The input of the layout process is usually a netlist derived from -schematics. Pcb-rnd can read different netlist formats and it can help the -user to realize the given netlist in copper or to change the netlist and back -annotate the changes. Pcb-rnd, however, does not display or edit schematics -directly. +schematics, and occasionally layouts drawn from scratch or created from +schematic without importable netlist. Pcb-rnd can read different netlist +formats and it can help the user to realize the given netlist in copper or to +change the netlist and back annotate the changes. Pcb-rnd, however, does not +display or edit schematics directly.
-The output is most often a vector format, e.g. gerber, that is sent -to a fab house to get the board manufactured. Pcb-rnd supports a variety -of vector and raster output formats making it easy to print boards, publish -them on web pages, include them in documentation. +The output of pcb-rnd is most often a vector format (e.g. gerber +RS274D), that is sent to a pcb fab house for manufacturing or is utilized for +auto-fabrication. Pcb-rnd supports a variety of vector and raster output +formats making it easy to print boards, publish them on web pages, and include +them in documentation.
The typical workflows are: