I’m encountering a persistent issue while trying to upload my PCB design files to DKRed and would appreciate any guidance.
After zipping my Gerber files (including a .drl drill file), I initially received an error stating that a drill file was missing. However, after uploading and using the PCB Builder Viewer, I was able to locate my 20D25L.drl file in the “Other” layers and successfully assign it as the “Drill File.” The viewer then seemed to recognize it.
Despite this, when I proceed, I now receive a new error stating:
Your file does not qualify for the DigiKey Red program.
To get an instant quote, the following requirements must be met: Must include Drill file The soldermask file is empty in the compressed file you submitted. Your PCB cannot be built without a soldermask file.
This is confusing because:
- The PCB Builder Viewer appears to have recognized and accepted my
20D25L.drlfile after manual assignment. - My zipped archive does contain both top (
20D25L-F_Mask.gts) and bottom (20D25L-B_Mask.gbs) soldermask files. The initial zip process indicated they were not empty (they were “deflated”).
I have tried re-zipping the files with the .drl at the top level and have confirmed that the soldermask files exist in my local directory.
$ zip 20D25L.2.zip . -r
updating: 20D25L-Edge_Cuts.gm1 (deflated 64%)
updating: 20D25L-B_Silkscreen.gbo (deflated 67%)
updating: 20D25L-F_Mask.gts (deflated 77%)
updating: 20D25L-B_Mask.gbs (deflated 64%)
updating: 20D25L-F_Cu.gtl (deflated 77%)
updating: 20D25L-B_Cu.gbl (deflated 64%)
updating: 20D25L-F_Silkscreen.gto (deflated 77%)
updating: 20D25L-B_Paste.gbp (deflated 33%)
updating: 20D25L-F_Paste.gtp (deflated 33%)
updating: 20D25L.drl (deflated 22%)
Any suggestions on how to resolve this would be greatly appreciated. I’m not sure if there’s a specific naming convention or upload procedure I might be missing.
