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## Output the job to send to the PCB manufacturer ## Output the job to send to the PCB manufacturer
Create an Outjob to produce the files the PCB manufacturer wants (Gerber and NC drill usually) Create an Outjob to produce the files the PCB manufacturer wants (Gerber and NC drill usually)
Right click on the project > Add New to Project > Output Job File 1. Right click on the project > Add New to Project > Output Job File
Click on [Add New Fabrication Output] > Gerber Files > pick the PCB file 1. Click on [Add New Fabrication Output] > Gerber Files > pick the PCB file
Right click on Gerber Files and choose "Configure" 1. Right click on Gerber Files and choose "Configure"
Change the Units to Inches 1. Change the Units to Inches
Click on "Plot Layers" and choose "Select Used" 2. Click on "Plot Layers" and choose "Select Used"
Click on [Add New Fabrication Output] > NC Drill Files > pick the PCB file 2. Click on [Add New Fabrication Output] > NC Drill Files > pick the PCB file
Click on "Folder Structure" in the output containers on the right size 2. Click on "Folder Structure" in the output containers on the right size
Click on both of these Fabrication outputs on the right where there is a circle 2. Click on both of these Fabrication outputs on the right where there is a circle
Click on the "Generate Content" 2. Click on the "Generate Content"
This will put files into the folder on that container. This is usually something like "Documents\Altium\<projectname>\|Project Outputs for <projectname>\<type>" 1. This will put files into the folder on that container. This is usually something like "Documents\Altium\<projectname>\|Project Outputs for <projectname>\<type>"
Take all the files in the Gerber and "NC Drill" folder and put them in a zip file 1. Take all the files in the Gerber and "NC Drill" folder and put them in a zip file
Submit the Gerber file and the NC Drill files to the PCB manufacturer and pay them the money. Some vendors have the option to have them send you the files to review before production: I choose that even if it costs more to avoid having an issue such as no holes getting drilled. Usually it takes 1 week to get your board back due to Icelandic shipping and customs. 1. Submit the Gerber file and the NC Drill files to the PCB manufacturer and pay them the money. Some vendors have the option to have them send you the files to review before production: I choose that even if it costs more to avoid having an issue such as no holes getting drilled. Usually it takes 1 week to get your board back due to Icelandic shipping and customs.
If you asked for a check before production, they will often send you a zip file with their CAM output. To check it (AllPCB example): ## Check the board before it goes to production
Decompress the file somewhere easily accessible such as "AllPCB-cam". It will have two subdirectories: 1. If you asked for a check before production, they will often send you a zip file with their CAM output. To check it (AllPCB example):
yg: the original Gerber files you sent in 1. Decompress the file somewhere easily accessible such as "AllPCB-cam". It will have two subdirectories:
ok: the company's CAM output for you to look at * yg: the original Gerber files you sent in
Create a CAM document in your project such as "<projectname>-AllPCB.cam" * ok: the company's CAM output for you to look at
File > Import > Quick Load 2. Create a CAM document in your project such as "<projectname>-AllPCB.cam"
Change the filter to "all files" because the files do not have extensions (.gbl) instead the filename is just gbl 2. File > Import > Quick Load
Navigate to the AllPCB-cam/ok and click OK 2. Change the filter to "all files" because the files do not have extensions (.gbl) instead the filename is just gbl
Examine the file to make sure that it looks like what you expect: no missing traces or holes 2. Navigate to the AllPCB-cam/ok and click OK
When the board arrives: inspect it for missing traces, shorts, etc. (In one case, the board was missing an entire layer!) 2. Examine the file to make sure that it looks like what you expect: no missing traces or holes
Solder one the components to the board (or send it to a fabricator for larger orders with a pick and place) # Check the board once it arrives
Test, Share, and Enjoy! 1. Inspect it for missing traces, shorts, etc. (In one case, the board was missing an entire layer!)
1. Solder one the components to the board (or send it to a fabricator for larger orders with a pick and place)
1. Test, Share, and Enjoy!
# FAQ # FAQ
## How do I keep the part Comment from getting changed when the part in the library is updated? ## How do I keep the part Comment from getting changed when the part in the library is updated?