Gerber export of copper pads incorrectly rotated

[flynut]

I have components arranged around a circular PCB spaced 22.5 degrees from each other. the pads for the components appear correct in Ultiboard 2001 but the gerber export RS274X of the copper layer has the pads incorrectly rotated, yet the solder mask is correct. The components are placed at multiples of 22.5 degrees, to make the components perpedicular to the board edge, which is mechanically required by the design.

Attached is the Copper top layer and the top soldermask layer. You will see the problem...

[flynut]

Here are some additional pictures...

One is the ultiboard screen shot, the other is a screenshot from a gerber file viewer...

[lacy]

Unfortunately, I don't have an answer for you. I never had UB 2001. I had MS 2001, but not UB 2001. I will reply to this in order to bump it to the top of the pile and maybe someone can see it and help out.

[flynut]

I have had no response from NI regarding this problem. I have tried using several channels to comminicate this issue without any response.

My project is DOA without some resolution.

[M.I.]

This issue with rotated pads was a known problem in UB2001 and has been addressed in later releases. I passed it on to our support staff and you should have a response fairly soon.

I'm sorry for the delayed response.

[flynut]

Without going bankrupt, which later version(s) correct this problem?

[M.I.]

We are currently in Version 10 of the software and the problem has been corrected in that version. For upgrading information please contact one of our sales representatives at 1-800-263-5552 ext.250 and they'll be glad to give you all the pricing information.