Ucamco Releases Reference Gerber Viewer Version 2.1
Press Release Summary:
The Reference Gerber Viewer Software version 2.1 comes with new features such as support for drill files in NC or excellon format and support for X2 attributes. It enables user to review PCB fabrication data. The new version displays fabrication data in X2 format and allows querying of file and attribute functions. The version 2.1 viewer software enables developers to quickly test Gerber output files and answer to questions about the interpretation of specifications.
Original Press Release:
Ucamco Announces Version 2.1 of It's Free Reference Gerber Viewer
Version 2.1 of the Reference Gerber Viewer is now available at gerber.ucamco.com
New features include:
- Support for drill files in NC or Excellon format, which is ubiquitous in fabrication data.
Fabrication data with drill files in NC format can now be viewed. - Support for X2 attributes. With fabrication data in X2 format the layer structure is displayed, and file and attribute functions can be queried. It is now identified which file is e.g. the top copper, or the bottom legend. From all objects one can not only check the aperture size, but also their function, e.g. whether they are a component or a via pad – vital information for fabrication.
The Reference Gerber Viewer provides an easy-to-use reference for both X1 and X2 Gerber files, as a convenient complement to the written specification. It is also an easy tool to review PCB fabrication data.
As the Reference Gerber Viewer is a cloud-based on-line web service there is no software to download, install and maintain - it is always up to date. It is kept simple and easy to learn. It offers the following benefits:
- For developers, it provides a fast way to test Gerber output files and to answer questions about the interpretation of the specification.
- For creators of Gerber files, it provides a reliable way to check the image of the generated files.
- For recipients of Gerber files, it provides an accurate way to validate the input and arbitrate in discussions about the correct interpretation of a file.
Ucamco provides the Reference Gerber Viewer - free of charge - at gerber.ucamco.com and encourages all companies in need of a Gerber file viewing/verification service to offer a weblink to this address.
About Ucamco
Ucamco (formerly Barco ETS) is a market leader in PCB CAM software, photoplotting and direct imaging systems, with a global network of sales and support centers. Headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, Ucamco has over 25 years of ongoing experience in developing and supporting leading-edge photoplotters and front-end tooling solutions for the global PCB industry. Key to this success is the company's uncompromising pursuit of engineering excellence in all its products. Ucamco also owns the IP rights on the Gerber File Format through its acquisition of Gerber Systems Corp. (1998).
For more information,
please contact Ucamco:
Phone: +32 (0)9 216 99 00
Email: info@ucamco.com
Web: www.ucamco.com
