IPC-2581 Configuration

Created: January 25, 2016 | Updated: June 19, 2017 | Applies to versions: 15.1, 16.0, 16.1, 17.0 and 17.1

The IPC-2581 Configuration dialog

Summary

The IPC-2581 Configuration dialog is used to configure IPC-2581 exports. Related to the existing ODB++ format, IPC-2581 is an open-source standard developed by the Institute for Printed Circuits IPC-2581 Consortium some years ago (2004), but since refined to the most recent Revision A and B releases (IPC-2581A/B).

For a high-level look at this fabrication format, see IPC-2581 Support.

Access

The dialog is accessed by:

In the PCB editor, clicking File » Fabrication Outputs » IPC-2581.
In an OutputJob file, adding an IPC-2581 job by clicking the [Add New Fabrication Output] job group, then double-clicking on the new IPC-2581 Files job entry that is added.

Options/Controls

IPC2581 version - use the drop-down to select the correct version of IPC-2581.
Measurement System - use the drop down to select either Metric or Imperial units.
Floating Point Precision - type in the desired number or use the arrow keys to select the desired floating point.