Rama Vemulapalli wrote:
>
> 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 ?
>
        I would bet your editor changed the file into a Word or
        Notepad format.  You need to use an editor that handles
        plain ol' ascii text, or simply to make sure you save it
        as such.

        HTH,
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      Jeff Seeger                         Applied CAD Knowledge Inc
      Chief Technical Officer                  Tyngsboro, MA  01879
      jseeger "at" appliedcad "dot" com                978 649 9800

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