SMT[File standard] Coordinate file format description
Gernerates pick and place files: Describe the location information of the device.
File Format: Files in the ".csv" extension are recommended. Supported File Formats: 1> extension is ".csv" 2> extension is ".xls" 3> extension is ".xlsx"
4> extension ".txt" coordinates for Allegro output only 5> extension ".318" coordinates for PASD output only
Coordinate Unit: The unit is metric, and mm (millimeters) is used by default.
File Style Source: Format using Altium Designer and Protel 99SE output.
Field (column, header, column name) sort order and fields that must be included in the file (column names): 1: Designator 2: Footprint 3: Mid X 4: Mid Y 5: Ref X 6: Ref Y 7: Pad X 8: Pad Y 9: Layer 10: Rotation 11: Comment
Field description: 1: Designator is used to express the "designation" corresponding to the device and the drawing. For example, R201, R20, C100, U1 2: Footprint is used as a device package. For example, 0402, 0805, SSOP-8 3: Mid X 4: Mid Y Component Center Point 5: Ref X 6: Ref Y The center point set in the component library is also called the reference center. 7: Pad X 8: Coordinates of Pad Y Pad No. 1: Layer The layer where the component is located. T: Top layer, B: Bottom layer 10: Rotation Element rotation angle 11: Comment Used to express the model, specification, error, etc. of the device. Such as "100nF 80% -20% 50V" *Designator, Mid X, Mid Y, Layer, Rotation is important information!


