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DRC tool for Gerber files

Do you know any tools which perform design rule checking for Gerber files of PCB and are suitable for using in batch mode on a remote server? Something similar to what BatchPCB or FreeDFM uses (I ...
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Is it important that vias are plated on a PCB?

As in the title. I've noticed several PCBs of mine have vias which are not plated - they do not have a characteristic "gold" shine to them. I suspect this is because I was pushing the limits of drill ...
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Is it possible to repair a PCB which has suffered a DRC failure?

Okay, so I was a bit of an idiot while designing my PCB. The specifications of my PCB fab were 6/6 mil trace/space, and the boards did not meet this. So, below is the design for the PCB: The trace ...