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Create an OutJob File
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OutJob files are a type of file in Altium that allow designers to easily and repeatedly generate outputs from their design. It is very configurable and can group different outputs into one container so they can all be generated with one click. More can be read about it here on Altium's docs: https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/streamlining-generation-of-manufacturing-data-with-output-jobs
You can create an OutJob file by right clicking on the project in the Projects panel and navigating through "Add New to Project" > "Output Job File" as shown below
Creating Fabrication Outputs
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Next, double click on the newly created output to bring up the following menu:
Copy the settings on the left hand side of the window, and select all of the layers that you want to generate Gerbers for. The following list should be selected (may vary depending on your board):
- Board Outline
- All Copper Layers
- All Silkscreen Layers
- All Solder Mask Layers
- All Paste Mask Layers
- Top Pad and Bottom Pad Layers
More or fewer layers might be selected depending on your board. One the other two tabs, copy the settings from the following screenshots:
When done, hit apply and the window will close.
NC Drill Files
Next, follow the steps to create a fabrication output but select "NC Drill Files":
Copy all settings from the following screenshot:
Generating Fabrication Outputs
Now that the outputs are configured, they need to be generated. This is done by defining a "Container" and assigning the fabrication outputs to it. Create a container by choosing "Add New Container Output" > "New Folder Structure" on the right side of the screen:
Name the container something appropriate, I called mine "Fabrication Files". Assign the Gerber and NC Drill file outputs to the new container by clicking the little circle to the right of each output with the container highlighted:
