Add IPC-D-356 Export to kicad-cli

ADDED: Added IPC-D-356 exporting to kicad-cli.

Fixes https://gitlab.com/kicad/code/kicad/-/issues/13951

common/CMakeLists.txt

@@ -72,6 +72,7 @@ set( KICOMMON_SRCS
     jobs/job_export_pcb_gerber.cpp
     jobs/job_export_pcb_gerbers.cpp
     jobs/job_export_pcb_ipc2581.cpp
+    jobs/job_export_pcb_ipcd356.cpp
     jobs/job_export_pcb_odb.cpp
     jobs/job_export_pcb_pdf.cpp
     jobs/job_export_pcb_plot.cpp

common/jobs/job_export_pcb_ipcd356.cpp

@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+/*
+ * This program source code file is part of KiCad, a free EDA CAD application.
+ *
+ * Copyright (C) 2025 Connor Goss <connor.goss@acroname.com>
+ * Copyright The KiCad Developers, see AUTHORS.txt for contributors.
+ *
+ * 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.
+ *
+ * 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.  See the GNU
+ * General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along
+ * with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+ */
+
+#include <jobs/job_export_pcb_ipcd356.h>
+#include <jobs/job_registry.h>
+#include <i18n_utility.h>
+#include <wildcards_and_files_ext.h>
+
+JOB_EXPORT_PCB_IPCD356::JOB_EXPORT_PCB_IPCD356() : JOB( "ipcd356", false ), m_filename()
+{
+}
+
+
+wxString JOB_EXPORT_PCB_IPCD356::GetDefaultDescription() const
+{
+    return _( "Export IPC-D-356" );
+}
+
+
+wxString JOB_EXPORT_PCB_IPCD356::GetSettingsDialogTitle() const
+{
+    return _( "Export IPC-D-356 Job Settings" );
+}
+
+
+void JOB_EXPORT_PCB_IPCD356::SetDefaultOutputPath( const wxString& aReferenceName )
+{
+    wxFileName fn = aReferenceName;
+
+    fn.SetExt( FILEEXT::IpcD356FileExtension );
+
+    SetConfiguredOutputPath( fn.GetFullName() );
+}
+
+REGISTER_JOB( pcb_export_ipcd356, _HKI( "PCB: Export IPC-D-356" ), KIWAY::FACE_PCB,
+              JOB_EXPORT_PCB_IPCD356 );

common/jobs/job_export_pcb_ipcd356.h

@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+/*
+ * This program source code file is part of KiCad, a free EDA CAD application.
+ *
+ * Copyright (C) 2025 Connor Goss <connor.goss@acroname.com>
+ * Copyright The KiCad Developers, see AUTHORS.txt for contributors.
+ *
+ * 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.
+ *
+ * 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.  See the GNU
+ * General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along
+ * with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+ */
+
+#ifndef JOB_EXPORT_PCB_IPCD356_H
+#define JOB_EXPORT_PCB_IPCD356_H
+
+#include <kicommon.h>
+#include <wx/string.h>
+#include "job.h"
+
+class KICOMMON_API JOB_EXPORT_PCB_IPCD356 : public JOB
+{
+public:
+    JOB_EXPORT_PCB_IPCD356();
+    wxString GetDefaultDescription() const override;
+    wxString GetSettingsDialogTitle() const override;
+
+    void SetDefaultOutputPath( const wxString& aReferenceName );
+
+    wxString m_filename;
+};
+
+#endif

kicad/CMakeLists.txt

@@ -61,6 +61,7 @@ set( KICAD_CLI_SRCS
     cli/command_pcb_export_gerbers.cpp
     cli/command_pcb_export_gencad.cpp
     cli/command_pcb_export_ipc2581.cpp
+    cli/command_pcb_export_ipcd356.cpp
     cli/command_pcb_export_odb.cpp
     cli/command_pcb_export_pdf.cpp
     cli/command_pcb_export_pos.cpp

kicad/cli/command_pcb_export_ipcd356.cpp

@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+/*
+ * This program source code file is part of KiCad, a free EDA CAD application.
+ *
+ * Copyright (C) 2025 Connor Goss <connor.goss@acroname.com>
+ * Copyright The KiCad Developers, see AUTHORS.txt for contributors.
+ *
+ * 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.
+ *
+ * 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.  See the GNU
+ * General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along
+ * with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+ */
+
+#include "command_pcb_export_ipcd356.h"
+#include <cli/exit_codes.h>
+#include "jobs/job_export_pcb_ipcd356.h"
+#include <kiface_base.h>
+#include <string_utils.h>
+#include <wx/crt.h>
+
+#include <macros.h>
+#include <wx/tokenzr.h>
+
+#include <locale_io.h>
+
+CLI::PCB_EXPORT_IPCD356_COMMAND::PCB_EXPORT_IPCD356_COMMAND() : PCB_EXPORT_BASE_COMMAND( "ipcd356" )
+{
+    m_argParser.add_description( std::string( "Generate IPC-D-356 netlist file" ) );
+}
+
+
+int CLI::PCB_EXPORT_IPCD356_COMMAND::doPerform( KIWAY& aKiway )
+{
+    int exitCode = PCB_EXPORT_BASE_COMMAND::doPerform( aKiway );
+
+    if( exitCode != EXIT_CODES::OK )
+        return exitCode;
+
+    std::unique_ptr<JOB_EXPORT_PCB_IPCD356> ipcd356Job( new JOB_EXPORT_PCB_IPCD356() );
+
+    ipcd356Job->m_filename = m_argInput;
+    ipcd356Job->SetConfiguredOutputPath( m_argOutput );
+
+    if( !wxFile::Exists( ipcd356Job->m_filename ) )
+    {
+        wxFprintf( stderr, _( "Board file does not exist or is not accessible\n" ) );
+        return EXIT_CODES::ERR_INVALID_INPUT_FILE;
+    }
+
+    exitCode = aKiway.ProcessJob( KIWAY::FACE_PCB, ipcd356Job.get() );
+
+    return exitCode;
+}

kicad/cli/command_pcb_export_ipcd356.h

@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+/*
+ * This program source code file is part of KiCad, a free EDA CAD application.
+ *
+ * Copyright (C) 2025 Connor Goss <connor.goss@acroname.com>
+ * Copyright The KiCad Developers, see AUTHORS.txt for contributors.
+ *
+ * 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.
+ *
+ * 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.  See the GNU
+ * General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along
+ * with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+ */
+
+#ifndef COMMAND_EXPORT_PCB_IPCD356_H
+#define COMMAND_EXPORT_PCB_IPCD356_H
+
+#include "command_pcb_export_base.h"
+
+
+namespace CLI
+{
+
+class PCB_EXPORT_IPCD356_COMMAND : public PCB_EXPORT_BASE_COMMAND
+{
+public:
+    PCB_EXPORT_IPCD356_COMMAND();
+
+protected:
+    int doPerform( KIWAY& aKiway ) override;
+};
+} // namespace CLI
+
+#endif

kicad/kicad_cli.cpp

@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@
 #include "cli/command_pcb_export_gerbers.h"
 #include "cli/command_pcb_export_gencad.h"
 #include "cli/command_pcb_export_ipc2581.h"
+#include "cli/command_pcb_export_ipcd356.h"
 #include "cli/command_pcb_export_odb.h"
 #include "cli/command_pcb_export_pdf.h"
 #include "cli/command_pcb_export_pos.h"
@@ -130,6 +131,7 @@ static CLI::PCB_EXPORT_GERBER_COMMAND    exportPcbGerberCmd{};
 static CLI::PCB_EXPORT_GERBERS_COMMAND   exportPcbGerbersCmd{};
 static CLI::PCB_EXPORT_GENCAD_COMMAND    exportPcbGencadCmd{};
 static CLI::PCB_EXPORT_IPC2581_COMMAND   exportPcbIpc2581Cmd{};
+static CLI::PCB_EXPORT_IPCD356_COMMAND   exportPcbIpcD356Cmd{};
 static CLI::PCB_EXPORT_ODB_COMMAND       exportPcbOdbCmd{};
 static CLI::PCB_EXPORT_COMMAND           exportPcbCmd{};
 static CLI::SCH_EXPORT_COMMAND           exportSchCmd{};
@@ -154,6 +156,7 @@ static CLI::SYM_UPGRADE_COMMAND          symUpgradeCmd{};
 static CLI::VERSION_COMMAND              versionCmd{};
 
 
+// clang-format off
 static std::vector<COMMAND_ENTRY> commandStack = {
     {
         &jobsetCmd,
@@ -197,6 +200,7 @@ static std::vector<COMMAND_ENTRY> commandStack = {
                     &exportPcbGencadCmd,
                     &exportPcbGlbCmd,
                     &exportPcbIpc2581Cmd,
+                    &exportPcbIpcD356Cmd,
                     &exportPcbOdbCmd,
                     &exportPcbPdfCmd,
                     &exportPcbPosCmd,
@@ -249,6 +253,7 @@ static std::vector<COMMAND_ENTRY> commandStack = {
             &versionCmd,
     }
 };
+// clang-format on
 
 
 static void recurseArgParserBuild( argparse::ArgumentParser& aArgParser, COMMAND_ENTRY& aEntry )

pcbnew/exporters/export_d356.cpp

@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
 #include <math/util.h>      // for KiROUND
 #include <export_d356.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
-
+#include <wx/msgdlg.h>
 
 
 // Compute the access code for a pad. Returns -1 if there is no copper
@@ -347,17 +347,14 @@ void IPC356D_WRITER::write_D356_records( std::vector <D356_RECORD> &aRecords, FI
 }
 
 
-void IPC356D_WRITER::Write( const wxString& aFilename )
+bool IPC356D_WRITER::Write( const wxString& aFilename )
 {
     FILE*     file = nullptr;
     LOCALE_IO toggle; // Switch the locale to standard C
 
     if( ( file = wxFopen( aFilename, wxT( "wt" ) ) ) == nullptr )
     {
-        wxString details;
-        details.Printf( wxT( "The file %s could not be opened for writing." ), aFilename );
-        DisplayErrorMessage( m_parent, wxT( "Could not write IPC-356D file!" ), details );
-        return;
+        return false;
     }
 
     // This will contain everything needed for the 356 file
@@ -376,13 +373,15 @@ void IPC356D_WRITER::Write( const wxString& aFilename )
     fprintf( file, "999\n" );
 
     fclose( file );
+
+    return true;
 }
 
 
 void PCB_EDIT_FRAME::GenD356File( wxCommandEvent& aEvent )
 {
     wxFileName  fn = GetBoard()->GetFileName();
-    wxString    ext, wildcard;
+    wxString    ext, wildcard, msg;
 
     ext = FILEEXT::IpcD356FileExtension;
     wildcard = FILEEXT::IpcD356FileWildcard();
@@ -390,14 +389,24 @@ void PCB_EDIT_FRAME::GenD356File( wxCommandEvent& aEvent )
 
     wxString pro_dir = wxPathOnly( Prj().GetProjectFullName() );
 
-    wxFileDialog dlg( this, _( "Export D-356 Test File" ), pro_dir,
-                      fn.GetFullName(), wildcard,
-                      wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
+    wxFileDialog dlg( this, _( "Generate IPC-D-356 netlist file" ), pro_dir, fn.GetFullName(),
+                      wildcard, wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
     IPC356D_WRITER writer( GetBoard(), this );
 
-    writer.Write( dlg.GetPath() );
+    bool success = writer.Write( dlg.GetPath() );
+
+    if( success )
+    {
+        msg.Printf( _( "IPC-D-356 netlist file created:\n'%s'." ), dlg.GetPath() );
+        wxMessageBox( msg, _( "IPC-D-356 Netlist File" ), wxICON_INFORMATION );
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        msg.Printf( _( "Failed to create file '%s'." ), dlg.GetPath() );
+        DisplayError( this, msg );
+    }
 }

pcbnew/exporters/export_d356.h

@@ -67,8 +67,9 @@ public:
     /**
      * Generates and writes the netlist to a given path
      * @param aFilename is the full path and name of the output file
+     * @return true on success
      */
-    void Write( const wxString& aFilename );
+    bool Write( const wxString& aFilename );
 
 private:
     BOARD*    m_pcb;

pcbnew/pcbnew_jobs_handler.cpp

@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@
 #include <jobs/job_fp_export_svg.h>
 #include <jobs/job_fp_upgrade.h>
 #include <jobs/job_export_pcb_ipc2581.h>
+#include <jobs/job_export_pcb_ipcd356.h>
 #include <jobs/job_export_pcb_odb.h>
 #include <jobs/job_export_pcb_gerber.h>
 #include <jobs/job_export_pcb_gerbers.h>
@@ -62,6 +63,7 @@
 #include <project/project_file.h>
 #include <exporters/export_svg.h>
 #include <exporters/export_gencad_writer.h>
+#include <exporters/export_d356.h>
 #include <kiface_ids.h>
 #include <netlist_reader/pcb_netlist.h>
 #include <netlist_reader/netlist_reader.h>
@@ -257,6 +259,12 @@ PCBNEW_JOBS_HANDLER::PCBNEW_JOBS_HANDLER( KIWAY* aKiway ) :
                   DIALOG_EXPORT_2581 dlg( ipcJob, editFrame, aParent );
                   return dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_OK;
               } );
+    Register( "ipcd356",
+              std::bind( &PCBNEW_JOBS_HANDLER::JobExportIpcD356, this, std::placeholders::_1 ),
+              []( JOB* job, wxWindow* aParent ) -> bool
+              {
+                  return true;
+              } );
     Register( "odb",
               std::bind( &PCBNEW_JOBS_HANDLER::JobExportOdb, this, std::placeholders::_1 ),
               [aKiway]( JOB* job, wxWindow* aParent ) -> bool
@@ -2055,6 +2063,54 @@ int PCBNEW_JOBS_HANDLER::JobExportIpc2581( JOB* aJob )
 }
 
 
+int PCBNEW_JOBS_HANDLER::JobExportIpcD356( JOB* aJob )
+{
+    JOB_EXPORT_PCB_IPCD356* job = dynamic_cast<JOB_EXPORT_PCB_IPCD356*>( aJob );
+
+    if( job == nullptr )
+        return CLI::EXIT_CODES::ERR_UNKNOWN;
+
+    BOARD* brd = getBoard( job->m_filename );
+
+    if( !brd )
+        return CLI::EXIT_CODES::ERR_INVALID_INPUT_FILE;
+
+    aJob->SetTitleBlock( brd->GetTitleBlock() );
+
+    if( job->GetConfiguredOutputPath().IsEmpty() )
+    {
+        wxFileName fn = brd->GetFileName();
+        fn.SetName( fn.GetName() );
+        fn.SetExt( FILEEXT::IpcD356FileExtension );
+
+        job->SetWorkingOutputPath( fn.GetFullName() );
+    }
+
+    wxString outPath = job->GetFullOutputPath( brd->GetProject() );
+
+    if( !PATHS::EnsurePathExists( outPath, true ) )
+    {
+        m_reporter->Report( _( "Failed to create output directory\n" ), RPT_SEVERITY_ERROR );
+        return CLI::EXIT_CODES::ERR_INVALID_OUTPUT_CONFLICT;
+    }
+
+    IPC356D_WRITER exporter( brd );
+
+    bool success = exporter.Write( outPath );
+
+    if( success )
+    {
+        m_reporter->Report( _( "Successfully created IPC-D-356 file\n" ), RPT_SEVERITY_INFO );
+        return CLI::EXIT_CODES::SUCCESS;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        m_reporter->Report( _( "Failed to create IPC-D-356 file\n" ), RPT_SEVERITY_ERROR );
+        return CLI::EXIT_CODES::ERR_INVALID_OUTPUT_CONFLICT;
+    }
+}
+
+
 int PCBNEW_JOBS_HANDLER::JobExportOdb( JOB* aJob )
 {
     JOB_EXPORT_PCB_ODB* job = dynamic_cast<JOB_EXPORT_PCB_ODB*>( aJob );

pcbnew/pcbnew_jobs_handler.h

@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@ public:
     int JobExportDrc( JOB* aJob );
     int JobExportIpc2581( JOB* aJob );
     int JobExportOdb( JOB* aJob );
+    int JobExportIpcD356( JOB* aJob );
 
 private:
     BOARD* getBoard( const wxString& aPath = wxEmptyString );