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Import gerbers from Altium to PCB Editor 16.6

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I work with ORCAD PCB Designer Professional 16.6. I tried to import gerbers from altium (with .GBL, . GBS, .GML, .GTL, .GTO, .GTP, .GTS) but I couldn't.

So, it is possible to import that altium gerber files to this version of PCB Editor?

If it is possible, how can I do that?

And if it is not possible, it is possible in other version of PCB Editor or do I need some tool independently PCB Editor version?

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djs42 over 5 years ago

This is possible, but requires a lot of work. As others point out Allegro likes to import only Allegro "flavor" gerber files so you may need to massage the gerber prior to import. Depending on what you are attempting to accomplish a CAM tool might be a better choice or possibly importing DXF files to use as guidelines. Another note: I have a number of Allegro designs that I had to import foreign gerber into and the design files become huuuuuge to the extent that you'll start encountering design database issues unless you delete the gerber prior to post-processing / data output.
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AsaHer over 5 years ago in reply to djs42

Thanks for the information
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AsaHer over 5 years ago in reply to djs42

Thanks for the information
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cdlep over 5 years ago in reply to AsaHer

CAM tools are the best solution for foreign gerbers. I am currently using Viewmate Pro for these things as well as for gerber, drill, and ODB++ file comparisons. It allows you to load two files with the same name but different sources.
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