Making Printed Circuit Boards with Orcad Layout Part 7

	The *.MAX file that we are using to make the board are an over all view of the board.  The company that will produce the boards needs the board broken down into something that can be coded into a machine.  So now we will  generate the files that need to be transferred.
	Go to Auto -> Back Annotate.  This will bring changes made in Layout back into Capture.
	Go to Auto -> Run Post Processor.

	"OK"  the next two boxes.  They just tell me which file are the "Gerber" (*.GTD) and "Drill tape" (Thruhole.TAP) files, also a "Post Processor Report" (*.LIS).  Just close it out.
	Above is a list of all the files just generated, along with my original *.DSN, *.MNL and *.MAX files.
	The company I use will build me a two sided board with no silkscreens. So out of that big list above, here is want they need. TOP = Gerber For Top Layer BOT = Gerber for Bottom Layer TAP = Drill Cordinates & Tool Sizes DTS file contains tool sizes and should be included if your TAP file does not have the tool sizes in it (send it to be safe). DRD is the drill drawing and is not needed, but can help them. LIS file contains aperture info that should be sent incase the RS274x (embedded aperture) option was not selected.
	The company I use provide software to aid with the transfer of the files.  Check the company you will use for details.
	Things  not covered in this document can be found in the Layout tutor under help.  This points were not need to make this board, but are good to know. Adding dimensions Cleaning up the board Adding obstacles Manually laying or moving traces.

Last Modified:  10/04/04
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