Inventory the native design
Record the CADSTAR version and available product configuration, then collect the schematic, PCB, libraries and supporting drawings. Zuken documents fabrication, assembly and test outputs for CADSTAR. Confirm the supported output options in your installed environment.
Keep an unchanged archive before upgrading or converting a legacy project. Identify missing library items and unresolved component identities. A native board file may not include every dependency required to reproduce the release.
Review electrical and mechanical consistency
Check connectivity, reference designators, footprint mapping and assembly variants. Review board outline, holes, stackup and mechanical interfaces against the product requirements. Reconcile any schematic and layout changes.
Inspect the applicable design rules and their scope. An inherited rule set should be checked against the actual manufacturing construction. Document exceptions and avoid treating a successful file open as validation of the design.
Generate a recipient-compatible package
Agree the manufacturing format before export. Include the required artwork or intelligent exchange data, drilling, outline and fabrication notes. Keep units, coordinates and layer identification unambiguous.
For assembly, supply a consistent BOM, placement data and assembly documentation. Clarify fitted and omitted parts, approved alternatives and panel ownership. Use a clean revision-specific output directory.
Inspect and archive the release
Review the exported geometry and compare it with the approved native design. Confirm that holes, internal layers and special mechanical features are represented correctly. Reconcile component references and orientation across assembly files.
Archive the source project, output configuration and exact submitted package. For a migrated legacy design, retain a comparison record and use first-article evidence to resolve remaining uncertainty before repeat production.