======== Original Message ========
I have a little problem, perhaps someone could help to steer me in the right
direction.  I have a bunch of old designs (Gerber and Excellon Drill files)
that
I need to create a drill drawing for.  I need to show the quantity, size,
plating requirements and a unique symbol or letter for each occurrence (a
typical drill drawing without the dimension).  The only files I have to
create
this from is the Excellon drill file.  I have looked at CAM350 and I can
reverse
engineer a drill drawing with that but it takes about 5-10 minutes and I
would
need to train others how to do it.  Besides the fact that buying CAM350 to
create drill drawings is like buying a tractor to make a flower garden.  Is
there software that can do this and only this?

Thanks for any help!

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Clint Cote                      GE Fanuc Automation
PCB Designer                    PO Box 8106, Mail stop D-40
Phone:  (804) 978-5946          Charlottesville, VA 22906
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======== Fwd by: Richard MacCu ========
Since the source of the drawing will be the data you currently have,
generating a "Drill Drawing" from it seems to only serve for reference
purposes.  A service bureau may be all you need.  If you need to do it
yourself you might try Lavenir's View+386 CAM tool which is around $500.


Richard MacCutcheon

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