> -----Original Message-----
> From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu 
> [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of Andy Tuthill
> Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 6:42 PM
> To: piclist@mit.edu
> Subject: Re: [EE] Eagle CAD drill file help
> 
> 
> Thanks for the help on directing me to the answer.
> 
> Vasile's reply clarified the situation some but another 
> search turned up a 
> document which explained how to get the excellon files out of 
> the Eagle Cam 
> processor.
> 
> Unless you know that the excellon drill files are run 
> differently from the 
> RS-274X files you don't have the proverbial snowball's chance 
> of getting it 
> right.
> 
> Regards,
> Andy

You can make your own CAM file and combine the Gerber and Excellon runs
into a single pass.  But you will still need to run "drill_cfg.ulf" or
similar just prior to the CAM pass.  Likewise you can modify the CAM
file to include or exclude the creation of placement diagrams, outlines,
drill "maps", etc.

The CAM files supplied with Eagle make good starting points.  For
example, I've made a set of four, one each to match the four offerings
from PCBExpress (now Sunstone).  And another one that creates only the
gerbers and drill data I need to feed an LPKF.

Rob

-- 
http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive
View/change your membership options at
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist