Opening Oem Gerber files

electromanj

Hello, I have downloaded the oem gerber files. I also have downloaded viewmate. I am able to open bs2a2, but am unable to open bs2b. The bs2a2 is the 2 sided board, and I believe the bs2b is the one sided version which is what I need. Anybody have any suggestions? I don't really need the gerber file just a picture of the trace routing as I am using express pcb for my board design and I dont think I can import a gerber file.
Thanks!

Forrest

When you run Viewmate, you should choose Import Gerber - not Open File. I can confirm the OemBS2b.G?? files are 274X gerber files - so they should import into Viewmate. The other files in the folder is an aperture file (not needed) and drill files or drill reports.

electromanj

Thanks for the quick reply, I tried to import gerber bs2b2 gerber and recieved many errors. Viewmate says one file imported with errors. Unable to see the board. any other ideas?

electromanj

Anybody have a copy of the trace routing in pdf?

Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)

You could try viewing it with GC Preview instead.

-Phil

Beau Schwabe

electromanj,

Here is a link to several "free" gerber viewers. I have used CAMTASIC in the past. "GC Preview" is also on the list.

www.mitsi.com/pcb/free%20viewers.htm

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Beau Schwabe

IC Layout Engineer
Parallax, Inc.

Post Edited (Beau Schwabe (Parallax)) : 3/31/2009 4:23:38 AM GMT

electromanj

Thanks, I'll try that.

electromanj

Thanks to all for the help. I was able to view it with GC preview. Now if I only learn to operate gc preview......
Thanks again!!