Job Editor Menu > Tools

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 Check...

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

3. Verify the DRC/DFM Checks, and press button Next.

Note: Turn off any DRC/DFM Check, simply uncheck it.

4. DFM Now! will now perform an extensive analysis of your pcb design.

Note: Depending on the complexity of the design and the checks performed, DFM Now! 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, DFM Now! 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.