Navigation:  Job Editor Menu > File Menu > Import > Drill

Imports one or more NC drill (.DRL) files.

 

Note: Fab3000 currently imports Excellon format only.

Note: If more than one drill files is being imported simultaneously or an existing Tool table is already defined, Fab3000 will automatically map different drill tools with the same number but different diameters.

 

 

Command Sequence

 

1. Select menu: File | Import | Drill

 

2. Select the Drill files you want to import, and press "OK".  The Import Drill wizard dialog box appears.

 

Note: To select more than one drill file, you may use dynamic selection by holding "Shift" or "Ctrl" keys.

 

3. Select whether your files are in English or Metric units.

 

4. Select Integer Digits (digits to the left of the decimal point)  you wish to use.

 

5. Select Decimal Digits (digits to the right of the decimal point)  you wish to use.

 

6. Select the Type of format, Absolute or Incremental.

 

7. Select the Zero Suppression format required.

 

8. Click "Next" to begin importing drill files.

 

Note: Fab3000 will automatically scan your drill files to determine if there are any missing tool definitions.

 

If a Missing Tool is detected, you will receive a warning, stating that you must define all tools before proceeding.  Click on button "Assign Tool Sizes...", to display the NC Tools Table. Enter in the required tools for the drill file(s) you wish to import.  If you are importing more than one drill file, and they use different tools sizes for the same tool number, than you will need to cancel the Import Drill Wizard and, import each drill file one at a time.

 

9. Once Drill loading is complete, a Status & Import log are available for your review.  If Fab3000 encounters any errors or warnings during import, they will be displayed here.

 

10. Click button "Finish" button to view the imported data.

 

 

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