Sparky can correct me, but this is 2.3 format (2 digits left and 3 digits right of the decimal point) with Leading Zero Suppression (And zeros on the left are not included).
The tools are defined correctly and everything looks ok
When i get some time i will email nathan the files to double check.
If I used Ptucks example above; Viewmate put the drills way outside the margins of the board. With this format; it seems to work correctly in viewmate 9.2.27
zitt:
If I used Ptucks example above; Viewmate put the drills way outside the margins of the board. With this format; it seems to work correctly in viewmate 9.2.27
ViewMate defaults to 3.4 format. Before you "Import" the drill file, click on "Options" and change the Data Format. You want Left of decimal: 2, Right of decimal: 3 and select Omit leading zeros. Click on "OK" then click on "Import".
zitt:
If I used Ptucks example above; Viewmate put the drills way outside the margins of the board. With this format; it seems to work correctly in viewmate 9.2.27
ViewMate defaults to 3.4 format. Before you "Import" the drill file, click on "Options" and change the Data Format. You want Left of decimal: 2, Right of decimal: 3 and select Omit leading zeros. Click on "OK" then click on "Import".
Don, thanks…
however this wasn’t the problem.
First; I was setting the options to 2.3 prior to importing. Still had the problem.
Second, your suggesion to set “omit leading zeros” is contrary to SFE’s tutorial:
yes that had been one problem with the eagle files, that TZ was used not LZ (trailing/leading zero supression).
When u email sparkfun with the PCB you are asked to include any notes. If using eagle, and u know the format put that in. If might mean a few extra clicks, but saves time. I think i put in Created in Eagle. Drill File is 2.3 LZ Supression.
pittuck:
Sparky can correct me, but this is 2.3 format (2 digits left and 3 digits right of the decimal point) with Leading Zero Suppression (And zeros on the left are not included).
zitt:
Second, your suggesion to set “omit leading zeros” is contrary to SFE’s tutorial:
which clearly states to set “Suppress trailing zeroes”
The **NC Drill Setup** screen shot does indeed show "Suppress trailing zeros" selected. However, the **veg.drd - Notepad** screen shot shows trailing zeros included.
pittuck:
yes that had been one problem with the eagle files, that TZ was used not LZ (trailing/leading zero supression).
And from SFE's tutorial:
Also remember, we like 2.3 trailing format.
So, which is it: suppress trailing zeros or include trailing zeros. The [[Tutorial for EAGLE CAD](http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorial/PCB/eagle-output-tutorial.htm) makes no mention of the drill file format. If SFE really wants "omit leading zeros", is there a way to do so using EAGLE?
well, my PCB went through fine. I dont think you can force eagle to do too much, just tell spark fun about your files and it should be fine.
The main gerber files are fine in almost any format as they contain information on their format (the file actually includes a description of itself! How unusuall ;)).
