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Options for Gerber Files
Use these settings to control the parameters of Gerber RS-274D overlays:
Category
Option
Description
Format
Integer places
Decimal places
Shows the selected number of digits for data coordinates. You can set the number of digits before and after the decimal point. For the RS–274D file, set these to 5 and 4, respectively.
Leading zeros
Trailing zeros
Drops the zero at the beginning or end of a data coordinate.
Absolute
Displays data coordinates relative to 0.0.
Incremental
Displays data coordinates relative to the selected coordinates.
Units
Inches
Millimeters
Sets the unit of measurement.
Image polarity
Positive
Negative
Displays positive or negative images.
Scale
Scale
Sets the scale for coordinates.
Gerber Aperture File
Browse
Loads the file containing a description of geometry that defines the shape of the features.
Gerber Parameters File
Browse
Loads a file containing settings for the parameters described in this table.
RS-274X files include definitions for these parameters.