NC drill files convey PCB drilling information. Quadcept supports two NC formats, RS-274X and Excellon. For Excellon format you can set the output type for slots/square holes that exist in your design at the Slot/Square Hole Output Type setting. For details on the settings for each NC format, see the NC Drill page.
| The following explains how to export NC drill files. |
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Select the [Project]
>> [NC Drill]
>> [Export NC Drill] command. |
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A message in the right image will be shown if there are slots/square holes in your design. Note that PCB fabrication instructions could be needed separately to create slots/square holes. |
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Select a folder to export a NC drill file to, and then click the "OK" button. |
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A NC drill file is exported.
Click the "Yes" button if you want to open the exported file. |
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| A NC drill file opens when clicking the "Yes" button. |
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For details on NC drill formats, see the NC Drill page.
For details on how to open NC drill files, see the Opening Gerber Data page.
