LPKF CircuitCAM 6 -- the software interface to your CAD/EDA system

LPKF's CircuitCAM 6 offers powerful editing options for data modification, as well as the ability to import practically every major file type. Modify designs on-the-fly to take advantage of the special abilities of LPKF ProtoMat circuit board plotters.

Simple integration

LPKF CircuitCAM 6 is used to control all production data, modify designs, duplicate complex layouts (panelize, utilizing the “step and repeat” function), perform different design rule checks, generate ground planes, input text utilizing TrueType fonts, and generate routing data. Per our customer feedback and input, this software package continues to provide users with all of the above listed attributes necessary for a sophisticated CAM station, with the addition of new features, improvements, and user interface enhancements to boost productivity and increase ease-of-use. CircuitCAM provides useful tools for editing this data:

• Data import: Imports Gerber®, GerberX, HP-GL™, Excellon®, Sieb & Meier, DXF, Barco®, ODB++®
• Data export data: Exports Gerber®, GerberX, HP-GL™, LMD, Excellon® formats
• ntelligent insulation: This process guarantees removal of copper using various automatic and individually adjustable insulation options, reducing milling time and increasing tool life, with up to four different tools per insulation strategy and freely definable rub-outs -- including polygons
• Design rule check: Automatically checks track/gap spaces
• Auto contour routing: Automatically generates routing paths with definable breakout tabs
• Auto ground plane: Automatically generates ground planes
• Direct drawing input: Draws simple front panels or printed circuit boards
• Editing directly: For example, modifying line-widths, changing hole diameters, shifting holes, adding copper areas, etc.
• True type fonts: CircuitCAM understands TTF and TTC during text functions
• Auto assign: Automatically assigns production phases/tools for BoardMaster
• Machining order control: Modifies cutting direction and sequence

Improved Compatibility

CircuitCAM 6 features new and significantly enhanced features, including:

• Supported platforms Microsoft® Windows Visita® , Windows XP® , Windows 2000® Operating Systems
• Works with all ProtoMat® milling machines, new and old.
• Compatible with all EDA/CAD programs utilizing the following industry standard file formats:
  • Gerber Standard (RS-274-D)
  • Gerber Extended (RS-274-X)
  • Excellon NC Drill
  • Sieb & Meyer NC Drill
  • HPGL™
  • DXF
  • ODB++ (PCB version only)
  • Barco® DPF (PCB version only)

Enhanced Import Process

• Interactively import multiple production files simultaneously
• Multiple views of the data being imported, including a graphical preview, raw data, and aperture data
• Specify format changes during import (leading/trailing zeros, translation files, layer assignment)
• Format changes are now automatically displayed in the graphical preview as you make them
• Ability to exclude files from import without restarting import process