$# Automatic Macro File Generation

Below are abbreviated samples of aperture files. Each aperture file sample has a corresponding macro file.

1.Open your aperture file in a text editor and look at the format.

2.Browse through the samples to find the format which matches your aperture file. Remember, CAMCAD only needs DCode, Shape, XSize, and YSize to import apertures successfully.

3.On a piece of paper, write down the general order this information appears in your aperture file. Write 'skipword' for extra information in the aperture line which CAMCAD does not use. That way, you know the general macro file format that your aperture file needs. If customization is necessary, the easiest macro file to work with will be the one which already matches the general format for your aperture file.

Notes:

•Should you have an aperture file format that does not correspond to any of the samples listed below, please contact RSI for a customized macro file.

•Not all macro files have sample aperture files.

•You must have the program MS Notepad in your c:\windows directory (this is the Microsoft default).

To Generate Macro Files:

1.Click on the macro file link. The pop-up window displays the macro file that works with the chosen sample file format.

2.A button below the macro file copies the macro file to the Windows clipboard, and launches Notepad. Press [CTRL-V] to paste the macro file into Notepad.

3.In Notepad, save the file with a .mac extension. Note the file name and location.

4.Launch CAMCAD and read in your aperture file with the newly created macro file. Check the logfile to verify that all apertures were found. In the event that all apertures were not found, you can either customize the macro file yourself or contact RSI for assistance.

The bolded line indicates the general scanline command sequence.

CAMCAD/ECAM-|DCode|Shape|XSize|Skipword|YSize|

CAMCAD/ECAM Aperture File Sample

CAMCAD/ECAM Macro File

Zuken-|Skipword|DCode|Shape|XSize|YSize|

ZUKEN Aperture File Sample

ZUKEN Macro File

PADS-|DCode|XSize|YSize|Shape|

PADS Aperture File Sample

PADS Macro File

CADNETIX-|Shape|DCode|XSize|YSize|

CADNETIX Aperture File Sample

CADNETIX Macro File

Lavenir-|DCode|Shape|XSize|YSize|

Lavenir Aperture File Sample

Laviner Macro File

ScanCAD-|Skipword|DCode|Shape|XSize|Skipword|YSize|

ScanCAD Aperture File Sample

ScanCAD Macro File

Eagle-|DCode|Shape|XSize|YSize|

Eagle Aperture File Sample

Eagle Macro File

Mentor-|Skipword|Shape|Skipword|YSize|XSize|Aprotation|Skipword|Skipword|DCode|

Mentor Aperture File Sample

Mentor Macro File

Mentor II-|Skipword|DCode|Shape|Skipword|Skipword|XSize|YSize|

Mentor II Aperture File Sample

Mentor II Macro File

Protel Advanced PCB 2.8.0-|DCode|Shape|XSize|YSize|

Protel Advanced PCB 2.8.0 Aperture File Sample

Protel Advanced PCB 2.8.0 Macro File

CAM350-|DCode|Shape|Skipword|XSize|Skipword|YSize|

CAM350 Aperture File Sample

CAM350 Macro File

GAP-|DCode|Shape|XSize|Skipword|YSize|

GAP Macro File

APP-|DCode|Shape|XSize|Skipword|YSize|

APP Macro File

APT-|DCode|Shape|XSize|YSize|

APT Macro File

RPT1-|Skipword|DCode|Shape|Skipword|XSize|YSize|

RPT1 Macro File

RPT2-|Skipword|DCode|Shape|Skipword|Skipword|XSize|YSize|

RPT2 Macro File

TOL-|XSize|YSize|Shape|DCode|

TOL Macro File

CADSTAR-|DCode|Shape|Skipword|XSize|Skipword|YSize|

CADSTAR Macro File

PCAD-|Skipword|Dcode|Shape|XSize|YSize|

PCAD Macro File

View386-|DCode|Skipword|Skipword|Shape|XSize|YSize|

View386 Macro File