Gerber Files?

Keith Hilton · Post by **Keith Hilton** » 29 Nov 2000 10:21 pm

Does anyone know who sells Gerber Files for Windows? I tried to look up Gerber on the internet and found nothing. Gerber Files are used in making electronic circuits. No, I'm not looking for baby food. Thanks![This message was edited by Keith Hilton on 29 November 2000 at 10:24 PM.]

Terry Downs · Post by **Terry Downs** » 29 Nov 2000 11:41 pm

Keith,
I'm not sure about your question. Circuit board design (CAD) programs creat gerber files.

Are you looking for a specific circuit board layout in gerber format? - Good luck, companies keep their PWB layouts proprietary

Are you looking for a CAD program to generate gerber from a PWB layout? - Good ones are expensive. I have downloaded some free PC board layout programs, but they only allow you to print out the artwork and use it as a photo-resist transfer method. It has nothing that provides a gerber output. IF YOU FIND ONE LET ME KNOW!!

Regards,
Terry

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ToneJunkie · Post by **ToneJunkie** » 30 Nov 2000 12:07 am

Terry nailed it. AutoDesk sells a 'lite' version of their AutoCAD at about $500. Ya need a honkin' PC or lots of time to run it.

Cheers

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Keith Hilton · Post by **Keith Hilton** » 30 Nov 2000 11:45 am

Thanks for your answers! Actually I am looking for a Windows based program relating to electronic circuits,to feed to a CNC computerized engraving machine, to cut, "through the hole" boards.

Keith Hilton · Post by **Keith Hilton** » 1 Dec 2000 4:54 pm

Terry, Mark A. answered my question. You can order "Winboard" from Mouser Electronics. This has Gerber artwork and Excelon drill table files. Every PCB maker wants Gerber files. The next question is how much it costs. I am going to my Mouser catalog right now and find out. Hope this helps. Found it! Actually there are two programs: Windraft and Winboard. Each sells for $29.95. Sounds like a winner, especially if you want to design circuts on your computer.[This message was edited by Keith Hilton on 01 December 2000 at 05:49 PM.][This message was edited by Keith Hilton on 01 December 2000 at 05:50 PM.]