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IPC-2581 Configuration
Created: April 23, 2018 | Updated: April 23, 2018
| Applies to versions: 18.0 and 18.1
Now reading version 18.1. For the latest, read: IPC-2581 Configuration for version 22
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The IPC-2581 Configuration dialog
Summary Copy Link Copied
The IPC-2581 Configuration dialog is used to configure IPC-2581 exports. Related to the existing ODB++ format, IPC-2581 is an open-source standard developed by the Institute for Printed Circuits IPC-2581 Consortium in 2004, but since refined to the most recent Revision A and B releases (IPC-2581A/B).
Access Copy Link Copied
The dialog is accessed by:
- In the PCB editor, clicking File » Fabrication Outputs » IPC-2581.
- In an OutputJob file, add an IPC-2581 job by clicking the
[Add New Fabrication Output]job group, then double-clicking on the new IPC-2581 Files job entry that is added.
Options/Controls Copy Link Copied
- IPC2581 version - use the drop-down to select the correct version of IPC-2581.
- Measurement System - use the drop-down to select either Metric or Imperial units.
- Floating Point Precision - type in the desired number or use the arrow keys to select the desired floating point.