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NCTOOLS array is optional.  It is only intended for NC files that don't include tool definitions in the header.  Must be called before Job

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Fields in the NCTOOLS array

UNITS

Units to use for this nctools array.  Must be either: INCH or MM

INTEGER

DECIMAL

Integer digits for drill or rout file between (0-6).

Decimal digits for drill or rout file between (0-6).

TYPE

Drill or rout file type.

ABSOLUTE                -- Use Absolute coordinates during NC Import

INCREMENTAL                -- Use Incremental coordinates during NC Import

SUPPRESSION

Drill or rout file zero suppression.

LEADING                -- Suppress Leading Zeros during NC Import

TRAILING                -- Suppress Trailing Zeros during NC Import

NONE                        -- No Zero Suppression during NC Import

TOOL

This field contains the Tool # (between 1 to 1000), Diameter (in Tool Units), and Plated (either: YES or NO); all separated by a commas.

 

Note: NCTOOLS array is optional.  It is only intended for NC files that don't include tool definitions in the header.  Must be called before Job

 

 

NCTOOLS {

   UNITS=INCH

   INTEGER=2

   DECIMAL=4

   TYPE=ABSOLUTE

   SUPPRESSION=TRAILING

   TOOL=1,0.02,YES

   TOOL=2,0.04,YES

   TOOL=4,0.055,YES

   TOOL=5,0.07,YES

   TOOL=10,0.105,YES

}

 

JOB {

   NAME=board1

   LAYER=smb,C:\temp\examples\Board1\Bottom Mask.gbr

   LAYER=layer_4,C:\temp\examples\Board1\Bottom.gbr

   LAYER=smt,C:\temp\examples\Board1\Top Mask.gbr

   LAYER=layer_1,C:\temp\examples\Board1\Top.gbr

   LAYER=sst,C:\temp\examples\Board1\Top Silk.gbr

   LAYER=d_1_2,C:\temp\examples\Board1\drill.drl

}