Just a heads up.  modifying Gerber files is a dangerous game. they have a
tendency of get lost or not documented right.  Then when it is time to
respin the board it will not be the same.  Its always best to make any
changes to the design file itself..  What ever its worth!!!

William J. Sullivan C.I.D
Certified Interconnecting Designer
Vision Engraving Systems
17621 N. black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, Arizona 85023
602-439-0700
602-439-0500 Fax
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-----Original Message-----
From: Daan Terstegge <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 10:56 AM
Subject: Re: [TN] modified gerber file


>There are several free Gerber viewers, but the editor functions (+saving)
>only come for the paid versions, or during the limited trial period of the
>shareware products. Have a look at the products and websites that are
listed
>on http://www.smtinfo.net/download.html
>
>Daan
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Rama Vemulapalli" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 7:47 PM
>Subject: [TN] modified gerber file
>
>
>>
>> I send Gerber files(reflow side paste pattern ) to the stencil
>manufacturer. Recently, I wanted to change the aperture size for one of the
>devices. So,  I edited the Gerber file. But when I save it, the saved file
>is not in Gerber format. Are there any free utilities available for this
>purpose ?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>>
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