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Offline zoinknoiseTopic starter

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converting old .PCB file
« on: April 21, 2021, 11:37:06 pm »
hi folks, i come seeking help. i've got a PCB design here (released freely) that was made in 1998 with Protel for DOS. i am struggling to get it converted to modern Gerber files so i can have some boards made for myself. i've played around with Protel SE 99 but i can't get the drills exported properly. AGH!! can anyone help?  :palm:

file attached.
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Offline zoinknoiseTopic starter

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Re: converting old .PCB file
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2021, 12:22:53 am »
was planning to add solder mask and export Gerbers.
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Offline E-Design

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Re: converting old .PCB file
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2021, 12:31:40 am »
It imports but the hole sizes are zero. with some time, could be manually fixed since most look to be the same size. I set them to .05 inch so they could export.
attached is the drill file you requested. this should import into your tool and you can fix them.

« Last Edit: April 22, 2021, 12:33:12 am by E-Design »
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Offline zoinknoiseTopic starter

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Re: converting old .PCB file
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2021, 12:32:59 am »
thank you kindly :)
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