gEDA-user: gerber to .dxf converter

[Mark Rages]

On 12/8/06, Dave N6NZ <n6nz at arrl.net> wrote:
> Is there any free (as in speech) software that will convert gerber to .dxf?
>
> Reason: I have access to a laser cutter through the TechShop and am
> trying to work out a path to cut el-cheapo solder paste screens in
> acetate sheet or similar material.  I tried the path of creating a
> PostScript check plot and running the .ps through pstoedit, which looks
> promising, although I haven't tried to cut the resulting file yet.
> But... seems like a direct path from the gerber would be better instead
> of relying on the check plot and the inherent precision limitations of
> PostScript.  Or perhaps I underestimate the check plots?
>
> -dave
>

I'm suprised the cutter doesn't take gerber directly, since that's the
standard for CNC machines.

Regards,
Mark
markrages at gmail
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