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CircuitStudio - Generate output files

michael_n

How can I export 1 output file only? Every time when I select for example the BOM only and click on Generate, CS still export all kind of file like SCH, Gerber, NC Drill, PnP, Documentation....

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  • The export feature for CS is absolutely horrible.  Altium is soooooo much better.  I find myself frustrated in most cases when I try to export files.  So instead of using the check boxes on the export feature, I create an *.OutJob file and edit that.  For example, I like to have both top and bottom sides of the board as 3D print but the export window only allows either the Top or the Bottom but not both.  So I create an export for the Top and save the *.OutJob file then I create an export for the bottom.  Then I merge both files into one using a text editor like Notepad++ and list them sequentially.  In the *.OutJob file there is a line for each output type called OutputEnabledX=Y where X is the number of the output and Y is 0 (False) or 1 (True).  So when I want to generate the output, instead of clicking on a checkbox in the export window, I edit the text file instead and then click "Generate".  It's a little cumbersome but that's the price you have to pay when you pay $1000 for CS instead of $8000 for Altium.  $1000 is still a lot.

  • in reply to adamwebber

    Hi James,

    I understand what you are doing but where are you performing these actions from?

    What is the export button that you are using to generate the *.OutJob?

    Then how are you executing the OutJob?

    Neil.

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  • in reply to n.wrightson

    Under the HOME tab, select the PROJECT drop down.  Select GENERATE OUTPUTS.  This brings up a window with all of the available exports.  Check any number of boxes and click the GENERATE button.  This will create your *.OutJob file.  Once this has been created, you can edit the file with any text editor.  I recommend making a copy of the original before messing around with this because CS is really stupid when it comes to looking at files edited outside of CS.  Mess around with this a lot.  Spend half a day testing out exports and see what you can change.  It's really pathetic and I miss the file generation of Altium.  But this is my best workaround.  I recommend making a small test project as it will be easier to find what you are looking for.  Good Luck.