PickPlace file?

davesieg · October 23, 2020, 1:22pm

I’ve submitted my gerber files and BOM to an offshore PCB manufacturer to get a quote on producing a number of boards.
They are asking for a pickplace file.
Not familiar with this terminology.
Is this one of the gerbers or something else?

hildogjr · October 23, 2020, 1:28pm

Pcbnew >> File >> Fabrication Outputs… >> Footprint Position (*.pos)

Is a “CSV file” with identification (reference, package, position X-Y and angle) for automatic assembly your PCB.

kenyapcomau · October 23, 2020, 1:30pm

If you search the help pages of your chosen fab, you might even find a page of step by step instructions for KiCad.

davesieg · October 23, 2020, 1:42pm

Thanks for your help!

system · January 21, 2021, 1:42pm

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