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Can't import Gerber files from Circuits.io

mastermax1
Mon, 31 Oct 2016 18:53:27 GMT

For some reason I can't open any Gerber file downloaded from Autodesk's Circuits.io. Every attempt to load a file results in the programme 'failing to parse' it (I'm using version 8.5 by the way, the latest one if I'm not mistaken). I have read that FlatCAM is a bit sensitive concerning file formating, however I am not deep enough into Gerber to spot the difference between 'normal' files and the ones I'm trying to use. I would be glad if anyone could help! Max Here is a link by the way if anyone wants to try it out... Just click on 'Download Gerber'. https://circuits.io/circuits/140751-attiny85-usb-basic#pcb

jpcaram
Thu, 03 Nov 2016 17:36:31 GMT

Hi Max, I will try to take a look at the file in the next day or two. I would agree about FlatCAM being "sensitive" about formats. Gerber and Excellon are very old and nobody followed the standards very well. We've tried to adapt to most "variation", even when the are wrong, meaning that some apps don't output valid Gerber or Excellon, but FlatCAM will still understand them. I will see what's going on with the Circuits.io output. Thanks, JP

mastermax1
Fri, 04 Nov 2016 18:17:21 GMT

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate the work you put into this software. Looking foreward to your answer, Max