I am able to generate the ODB++ .tgz, but it fails to convert for all the layers. The only one that gets converted, is the drill file. : Numerical Innovations

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I am able to generate the ODB++ .tgz, but it fails to convert for all the layers. The only one that gets converted, is the drill file.

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Sounds like you've done everything correctly. If possible please let me know the following so I can best assist you:

Are you receiving an error message (about failed layers) during ODB++ Export (in FAB3000)? If yes, please submit a support ticket and include your sample FAB 3000 workspace file (*.wrk) and we'll be happy to take a look and determine a solution.

Does the error occur (about failed layers) when you import the ODB++ you just generated back into FAB? If yes, please submit a support ticket and include your sample FAB 3000 workspace file (*.wrk) and we'll be happy to take a look and determine a solution.

Does the error occur (about failed layers) when loading your ODB++ into a 3rd party tool that supports ODB++? If yes, what tool are you using to import the resulting ODB++ (i.e tool that shows only Drill import)? The reason I ask is most 3rd party tool that support ODB++ are very structured and only import specific features. So it's important to determine what that 3rd party tool requires and include it in the ODB++ (for example the 3rd party tool may require objects with Nets, only components, etc.). My first suggestion during ODB++ Export would be to check the option Optimize Connectivity for 3D/Circuit Simulators, this was built specifically for that purpose and ensures Nets, Pad stacks, and other common ODB++ features are generated (even though they do not exist in the Gerber). Note: FAB 3000 V8.5+ fully supports the Gerber V3 standard which now includes Nets and Components in the Gerber format itself.

Thanks again.

Simon