Combine IPC-D-356 Data

After defining the layer settings, combine the IPC-D-356 data to generate component and net data. Imported IPC data should be moved (if not matched together).

1. Load IPC-D-356 data: Click Browse to select an IPC-D-356 file.
   The supported format is IPC-D-356, IPC-D-356-A, and IPC-D-356-B.
2. Generate component: Click Generate Component.
   PADs display on the screen.

   
   
   Figure 1.

3. Match Location with Gerber: For mismatched data, move, rotate, or mirror the IPC data.
   • Rotate90: The IPC data is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise.
   • Mirror: The IPC data is flipped horizontally.
   • IPC-D-356: Select a reference pin in the IPC data after you click IPC-D-356. The selected pin is cross marked. The X and Y coordinates are automatically entered on the table.

     
     
     Figure 2.

   • Gerber: Select Gerber. Choose a reference pin in the Gerber data. The X and Y coordinates are automatically entered on the table.
4. Apply: The IPC data is moved to the Gerber data by matching the reference pin of both data.

   
   
   Figure 3.

5. Generate Net Data: Generate nets to convert as the intelligent PCB data.
   The progress bar displays the net generating status in the PCB design.