topic Re: Working with circuit boards/gerber files in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Working with circuit boards/gerber files

LukeT1 — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 04:26:26 GMT

I have designed a custom circuit board that I now want to model a case for, is there a way I can import the gerber files into Fusion to work with? Will Fusion create a model based on those files so I can test fit components before 3D printing the case? If this functionality is not supported what would be the best way to interact with gerber files?

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Mike.Grau — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 08:40:23 GMT

Hi @LukeT1,

Thank you for posting your question in the Forum.

There is no direct way to import *.gbr files into Fusion 360.

What output/export formats could you choose in the software you are using?

Thanks,

Re: Working with circuit boards/gerber files

XanderLuciano — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:13:32 GMT

You could try converting the Gerber file to an SVG then in fusion 360 choose Insert -> SVG to import it.

Here's an online converter: http://svgerber.cousins.io/

Xander

Re: Working with circuit boards/gerber files

TrippyLighting — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:23:34 GMT

What software did you use to design the PCB ?

Some PCB softwares, for example Altium CircuitMaker, can export directly into the .stp (STEMP) file format. Including all components, etc.

Others, like Eagle PCB might support DXF export.

Re: Working with circuit boards/gerber files

TheCADWhisperer — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:49:56 GMT

Can you attach example files in the various formats that your software will export?