Re: Conversion? Gerber to 3D (.sat, .dxf, etc)

Yes, the Z axis would need to be extruded by a nominal distance to show the
depth of the copper.

Chris


"James Jackson" <JOJ@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Chris,

Gerber data is 2-D data. That is, X & Y co-ordinates.

What you are wanting is 3-D. You would need a third dimension (let's call
it Z) that is not in the Gerber data.

Regards,

James Jackson
Oztronics

"Christopher Ott" <chrisott *at* ottelectronics *dot* com> wrote in
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I'm curious if anyone out there knows of a method to convert Gerber-x
files to some type of 3D CAD format. I prefer .sat, but I can import most
common formats. This would be quite helpful for creating photorealistic
3D renderings. I'm using Protel99SE in the event there is some built in
method that I haven't found.

I know that one of the versions of Protel (after 99SE) could export 3D
models from the board in 3D function, but the rest of the "upgrade" was
such a piece of *** that I couldn't bring myself to buy it...

Any ideas?

Chris






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