$# 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