Navigation:  Job Editor Menu > Tools > DFM > DFM Check (PRO)

Find all DRC/DFM violations.  Before using this feature,  you must have imported gerber file(s) and drill file(s) into the workspace (see AutoLoad for quick loading).

 

Note: DFM Checker requires that you extract a netlist before proceeding.  If you haven't run netlist extraction, DFM Checker will perform it for you.

Note: DFM Checker requires that all layer types are defined.  To define layer types, goto menu:  Setup | Layers Table...

Note: DFM Checker requires that you have at least 1 drill file (2 or more for blind/buried vias).

 

 

 

Command Sequence

 

1. Select menu: Tools | DFM  | DFM Check (PRO)...

 

2. Verify the DFM Rules Set.

Note: Available Rules can be accessed from the pull-down, or you may edit the rules by pressing button "..."

 

3. Verify 'General Settings', and press button Next.

 

4.  Fab3000 will now perform an extensive analysis of your pcb design.

Note: Depending on the complexity of the design and the checks performed, Fab3000 processing time can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 5 minutes.

Note: Job Inserts are ignored.  If you wish to run a DRC / DFM check on a specific child job, make sure to open the child job in a sperate editor window, and then proceed.  To open Jobs, goto menu:  Windows | Workspace Browser...

5. Press button 'Finish' when done.

 

6. If any errors have been detected, Fab3000 will display the DRC/DFM Violation Browser...

 

Note: The DRC/DFM Violation Browser is an easy-to-use navigation tool used to locate and describe each detected error.