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--- On Sat, 1/9/10, Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...> wrote:


From: Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...>
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] poor output from Eagle
To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010, 8:02 AM


Eagle 4 does not have that error, at least I've never seen it.

But I'm really not surprised, Eagle is crap after all (my right to say
as I think, free speach and all). When I need accurate output I often
export gerber files and print those, gerber output is mostly correct
and it gives me the chance to check the gerbers before production.

For toner transfer (my own private use) I always print with Target,
because the printing dialog gives me the (easy to use, functioning,
including preview) options to position the printout where I want it on
the page (I use half sheets). It also has options to correct printer
scaling errors separately for x and y axis, as well as mirror, "hard
black", and "guide holes only for drills". Even If I have Eagle files
I will import into Target for the toner transfer ouput.
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ST

Stefan, does Target create Gerber files like Eagle?   I'm new to PCB's and haven't learned any of the programs yet. 
 
 I eventually want to CNC mill my boards and was going to start with Eagle, but the learning curve is getting me.  Target on first glance is simpler, so if it produces Gerber files I will go with that.
 
If Target can't do Gerber, do you know if Diptrace or PCBArtist does?
 
Thank you in advance, Cary
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