Hi!
I have an issue trying to import Gerber files into viewmate, output from eagle freeware, whats happening is when i go import-> guess-> and choose the relevent files one by one , it imports them all as layer1, informing me every time: “layer 1 already has data in it are you sure you want to add” etc, and from what i can tell, even files such as the CPM which use 3 diff layers for traces pads and vias , are all getting jammed in as layer1 , and displaying as green.
funnily i can physically choose one of the correct layers in the column to the left BEFORE importing the corresponding file, (i.e select layer 30 , import bottom mask stop , and all comes in fine for that file, but regardless , im affraid if i send these gerbers off to Sparky ill get my dual layer boards back with a whole heap of tracsk pads and everything else on layer 1 only 
any help appreciated
cheers
Jimmy
ok, in viewmate on the left hand side there is a layer selector select layer 2 and press F2 this will import a layer file, choose the top SilkScreen. Choose layer 3 and do the top copper, layer 4: bottom copper, layer 5: bottom silkscreen.
Then select layer one and use Shift-F2 to import the drill file. You may need to change the prefernces to the 2:3 format. I forget how to do it 
lol.
pittuck:
You may need to change the prefernces to the 2:3 format. I forget how to do it lol.
I don't know if you're joking or not, but, in case you're not and to help Jimmy: after you select *File, Import, Drill & Rout* or use Shift-F2, the
**Import Drill/Rout File** window will appear. Before you click *Import*, first click *Options*. The
**Drill Options** window will appear. Change *Left of decimal:* to 2 and *Right of decimal* to 3. Also select *Omit leading zeros*. Now select *OK*. Now, back on the
**Import Drill/Rout File** window, choose your drill file and click on *Import*.
Don
i was not joking!
lol, Shift-F2 gives me a file select window. I just choose the file and go!
thanks ppl, so the layer ‘numbers’ i select dont have to match the layer numbers eagle use then? , e.g i think silkscreen is layer 19 or something in eagle.
ill check that drill ratio out too, thanks 8)
Jimmy
im back :), everythngs fine, except when I try to set my drd format to 2.3 the holes go all over the place :oops: , it only imports perfectly if set to 2 4 . :? , do you reckon this will be a problem?
reinhold:
it only imports perfectly if set to 2 4 . :? , do you reckon this will be a problem?
I believe this will be a problem. See the discussion in [[this thread](http://www.sparkfun.com/cgi-bin/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1235). I'm guessing you're using EAGLE V4.14 with increased EXCELLON driver resolution. You'll need to edit the
**eagle.def** file and change *ResX* and *ResY* in the EXCELLON section from 10000 to 1000. Create a backup of
**eagle.def** before you make any changes.
Don](http://www.sparkfun.com/cgi-bin/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1235)
it worked it worked , thanku very much.
i wonder if this should be added to the tutorial. i cant see any1 using 4.14 having sucess without doing this :?
thanks guys
use .12 
lol
ok well i am not sure how to do this, i will put it on the long tasks list i have to make a jop processor which will use custom def’s if possible!
Anyhow, for now we all need to shout SPARKY and when he comes by later this week might be able to add something to the eagle tutorial.