PCB Files & Manufacturing
Export Gerber and drill files from Autodesk EAGLE
Use the EAGLE CAM Processor to export copper, mask, silkscreen, profile and Excellon drill files for DIYIPCB.
Open the board and check the outline
Open the final .brd in the Layout Editor. Review DRC results and polygon fills. The intended board outline must form a closed contour on Dimension (layer 20).
Configure and run the CAM job
- Open File → CAM Processor, or use the CAM Processor toolbar icon.
- Load a Gerber/Excellon job suited to the board’s layer count. Modern EAGLE versions use an output tree; older versions use tabs and separate CAM jobs.
- Check that each copper layer is included. Add solder mask, the required silkscreen and a profile output using layer 20. Keep normal manufacturing output unmirrored.
- Enable the Excellon drill output and verify the intended holes and vias are present. In a legacy workflow, run the drill job as well as the Gerber job.
- Choose a clean output folder and run Process Job. Collect the artwork and drill outputs together.
Avoid CAM-job mistakes
A two-layer CAM job can omit inner copper from a multilayer board. Also check that the profile output is populated rather than relying on a Dimension layer visible only in the editor. If a job is incompatible with a board imported into Fusion Electronics, use the appropriate Fusion workflow and review the layer mapping instead of reusing the EAGLE job unchanged.
Check the exported files
Open the exported Gerbers and drill data together in a Gerber viewer. Confirm the outline dimensions, copper-layer count, pad-to-hole alignment, cutouts and mask openings. Check top and bottom views before accepting the export. A drill drawing or PDF does not replace machine-readable drill data.
Use one design revision per ZIP. Keep old exports outside the upload folder and identify any special stackup, slots or plating requirements in a fabrication note. See the complete Gerber package checklist.
Upload to DIYIPCB
Open DIYIPCB PCB / PCBA Online Quote, upload the Gerber ZIP and choose the material, specifications and quantity. Verify the displayed dimensions and layer count against your design; the preview is a reference, not engineering approval.
For bare PCBs, the Gerber ZIP must also contain the drill data. For assembly, provide a matching BOM and placement file as well. Use the available cart or inquiry option for your selected service. See BOM and placement-file requirements.
Software reference
Menu wording may vary by release. Consult the documentation for your installed version.
Still need help?
Email service@diyipcb.com with your order or request reference and the details of your question.