Dimensions Data Prep Studio, powered by Valor

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Advanced process data preparation

Dimensions Data Prep Studio is a front-end data import module that integrates with the Dimensions Programming and Optimization (DPO) software module. Powered by technology from Valor, a world leader in PCB assembly software, Data Prep Studio provides advanced process preparation capabilities including comprehensive CAD/CAM translation, advanced Gerber support, graphical board verification, and BOM import/edit and merge with CAD data. Data Prep Studio provides users with high performance and superior usability through easy-to-follow workflows that guide the user through the process step-by-step.

Advanced features include:

• Gerber Component Extraction: Automatically extract component information from pads
• BOM merge: Import and edit BOMs in any format and merge w/ CAD data
• Rotation neutralization: Normalize the CAD package to a standard zero rotation layout
• Centroid correction: Automatically calculate the optimal placement coordinates for each package based on its geometry