Sean Alcorn - PIC Stuff a =E9crit :
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> Hi all,
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> This is only just PIC related, but I know there are heaps of EAGLE
> users here, so I hope somebody might know the answer to this questi=
on.
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> When sending off prototype boards, it would be desirable to bundle =
a
> few different boards into the one board or Gerber files. The board
> house can then just process as one board. However, if you design sa=
y, 4
> boards in EAGLE, then go try to Copy - Oh, I mean "Cut" and "Paste"
> those 4 boards into one large board file, then all the component na=
mes
> will automatically increment.
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> For example, if you have a board with 10 resistors called R1 throug=
h
> R10 and you paste another complete board beside it, the resistors i=
n
> the new board will automatically be renamed R11 onwards.
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Have you tried the "panelize.ulp" ? Read the file header for the
details.

> Is there any way to produce Gerber files of all boards together wit=
h
> component numberings kept original?
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> I realise I could cut and paste Gerber files together, but I am yet=
 to
> find an affordable Gerber file editor. If anybody knows of one that=
 can
> do what I am trying to do, I would love to hear about it.
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Gaston

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