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# StepCAM 2
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Sprint-Layout PCB Export to G-code converter
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The StepCAM 2 application is a simple PCB format converter software. It converts the Excellon and HP-GL formats to G-code.
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The application was written under the influence of StepCAM 1.79 by Sergey Efremov. The name **StepCAM** is saved with his permission.
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#### Distinctive features of the new version
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* Modern interface with separation of milling and drilling parameters.
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* Automatic detection of number format in Excellon files regardless of Sprint-Layout export settings.
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* Number conversion using integer arithmetic only (no accuracy loss).
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* It is possible to automatically add arbitrary prologue and epilogue to the program code.
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* High speed of conversion.
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* Log of errors and warnings related to input data analysis.
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* The program is written in C++ using the [Qt framework](https://www.qt.io/) and can be built for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X platforms.
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* The source code of the program is distributed under the terms of the [GNU General Public License 3](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html).
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#### Lost features of the new version
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* Conversion of Sprint-Layout export files only.
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* Lack of built-in visualizer.
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* **(Temporary)** Absence of the conversion process indicator.
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* **(Temporary)** Lack of Russian localization.
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## Screenshot
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![StepCAM 2](https://github.com/vdm-dev/StepCAM/raw/master/screenshot.png)
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## Licensing
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Copyright © 2020 Dmitry Lavygin (vdm.inbox@gmail.com).
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This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
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This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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GNU General Public License for more details.
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Information about licenses for images can be found in the file [img/README.md](https://github.com/vdm-dev/StepCAM/raw/master/img/README.md).
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## Donate
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If you found my program useful, you can thank me with donations via
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[![PayPal](https://github.com/vdm-dev/StepCAM/raw/master/img/donate.png)](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=vdm.inbox@gmail.com&lc=RU&item_name=StepCAM2&no_note=0&currency_code=RUB&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted) [![Yandex.Money](https://github.com/vdm-dev/StepCAM/raw/master/img/donate_yandex.png)](https://money.yandex.ru/to/4100111653323774)

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