DKred PCB builder and 2/4 layers

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I am using the DKred PCB builder, when I upload a 2 layer gerber zip file, the PCB builder ALWAYS quotes the board for a 4 layer PCB. I have done this before and not had problem. I have tried several different gerber files and PCB builder always only allows 4 layers

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Hello @SECAmerica,

I have the technician working on your inquiry giving you my work email. We can get your files in for a ticket see what is happening. Our builder is not perfect, but we use these cases to improve as we go.

Thank you!

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Maybe you are already getting an answer from Erik, but should this be of any help…

Are you adding your Gerber files into DKRed or PCB builder?
https://www.digikey.com/en/resources/dkred vs https://www.digikey.com/en/pcb-builder/

If the tool is not recognizing the layers correctly, you can re-assign them like so…
Recording 2023-09-14 at 14.24.09

Kind regards,
Brian

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Hi Erik I have same issue. CAn you please help?

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I would be the one assisting with PCB Builder support at this time. If you could direct message me your ZIP file and any error description you’re seeing I can look into this.

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I found a workaround that worked on one case, in case this helps anybody else that can be found here:

4 layer detected by digikey red on a 2 layer board - Design Tools and Resources / DKRed and PCB Builder - Electronic Component and Engineering Solution Forum - TechForum │ DigiKey