What is the dimension layer?

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They cancelled my latest order because I had not uploaded a dimension layer. There is no dimension layer in the dropdown box and my gerber files don’t include such a file either. My first board didn’t have one, I’m sure, but it processed fine. Anyone have a clue?

Thanks,

Jim

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In Eagle the dimension layer (20) usually contains the board outline. In the SparkFun CAM job, the dimension layer is included in top and bottom copper gerbers. I don’t know if this applies in your case.

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Greg Erskine:
In Eagle the dimension layer (20) usually contains the board outline. In the SparkFun CAM job, the dimension layer is included in top and bottom copper gerbers. I don’t know if this applies in your case.

Thanks, I use PCB. I know for my first and only board I didn’t have anything special. Just top, bottom, copper, soldermask and drill. I’ve redone these with an outline layer with nothing except a line drawn at the extreme edges. I hope that’s sufficient. I guess I’ll not know until Monday.

Thanks,

Jim.