Well my problem is solved, but I still cannot explain why. The pad was on the top layer, instead of multilayer as I intended. Changing to multilayer and re-generating the gerbers sorted it. I would have thought though that it doesn't matter what layer the pad is on, so long as a hole size is specified.
Thanks for your replies. Drew -----Original Message----- From: Harry Selfridge [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, 16 January 2004 10:46 AM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] Gerber output problems You don't say whether or not you added the hole after you first ran a set of Gerbers. If you went back after generating a Gerber set, did you remember to generate a new aperture file that includes the hole definition? Try selecting the pinprick you mention and see what D code is assigned, then look to see how that D code is defined in the Protel aperture file. At 07:54 PM 1/14/04, you wrote: >Hi all, > >I completed the layout of a small PCB (99SE) designed for enclosure in a >moulded case, then realised I needed an additional hole for mechanical >locking. So I added a free pad, with no copper - just the correct hole size. >Everything looks good in PCB, but now, when I output the gerber files I need >to panelise in Camtastic, there is no trace of the hole, except for a tiny >pin-prick on the top soldermask layer. Why is it so? snip * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * Forum Guidelines Rules: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/forumrules.html * * Browse or Search previous postings: * http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
