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how to import a GERBER file? |
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Rx-Roberto 
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Joined: 04.Aug.2025 Location: Italy Using: Autocad, Solidworks, Freecad Status: Offline Points: 2 |
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 Topic: how to import a GERBER file?Posted: 04.Aug.2025 at 21:51 |
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Hi all, I'm new in this forum
 I need to import a GERBER file (a PCB drawing) into a CAD (I normally use Freecad ad home and Solidworks at work, but I could use Autocad too). I'd like to import it as a 2D sketch to be extruded later (eg.: 1mm., just to say) I tried different file formats but very often I obtained just splines, without the related tracks, vias and filled areas. I need to import a full design of PCBs, with the original drawing perfectly reproduced. I tried with GERBER, PDF and DXF formats (as output of Kicad) but I was never able to obtain good results. Maybe I'm not following the correct procedure Has anyone already tried to do this? thanks Regards Roberto |
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julecave
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Gerber files are more like a pdf or paper copy of a design than a useful file. You should recreate it by hand. If you have enough time and time go for a DIY solution. However, don’t expect it to work on the first try and plan for st least a dozen hours for each development increment.
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