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DB Doctor download?

GuidoU
GuidoU over 2 years ago

Any one know where to download or access DB Doctor?

Need to convert a .brd file from 16.6 version to 17 version....

Thanks,

Guido

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  • JuriV
    JuriV over 2 years ago in reply to John T +3
    Hi JohnT, I use Orcad PCB Designer and I Think allegro_uprev utility is not licensed. But it's possible to use DBDoctro for complete directory. The path must be entered manually e.g. :\Cadence\Allegro…
  • John T
    John T over 2 years ago in reply to nuPoli2023 +2 suggested
    As per my previous message I will need to know the tool version: 17.4, 22.1, 23.1? I can then send you the appropriate program by mail once confirmed.
  • John T
    John T over 2 years ago in reply to andyz2024 +2
    No problem Andy. If you now have installed an older viewer which works, please share the link here for others to use.
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  • biasedMOS
    0 biasedMOS over 2 years ago

    Hello, I have the read only version, Allegro Free physical Viewer. Would it be possible to access DB Doctor and download it? I have the same issue.

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  • John T
    0 John T over 2 years ago in reply to biasedMOS

    Hello all, it appears a different version of this viewer is currently a better solution. Please let me know if you can download the free physical viewer from this link: https://www.cadence.com/ko_KR/home/tools/pcb-design-and-analysis/allegro-downloads-contact.html

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  • andyz2024
    0 andyz2024 over 2 years ago in reply to John T

    Hello John

    the viewer downloaded from your link cannot open old version design file, such as 16.6 or 17.2. do you have old version PCB viewer?

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  • John T
    0 John T over 2 years ago in reply to andyz2024

    Hi Andy, I have sent you a friendship request so that we can connect directly to transfer an older viewer installation. Please respond to me by direct email. 

    I have now installed and tested this older viewer and it installs and works on an isolated machine. 

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  • andyz2024
    0 andyz2024 over 2 years ago in reply to John T

    Hello John, thanks for your quick response, I have gotten this version from website,

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    0 andyz2024 over 2 years ago in reply to John T

    Hello John, thanks for your quick response, I have gotten this version from website,

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  • John T
    0 John T over 2 years ago in reply to andyz2024

    No problem Andy. If you now have installed an older viewer which works, please share the link here for others to use. 

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  • Rita Fung
    0 Rita Fung 1 month ago in reply to John T

    Hello John, I'm looking for the solution. 
    the Allegro X free viewer version I'm using is 24.1 -  the latest version available. 

    I need to open files which are 16.6 version.

    Thanks.

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  • John T
    0 John T 28 days ago in reply to Rita Fung

    Hi Rita, I have discussed this in our technical team to check for another solution. Dbdoctor is not available as a standalone. Ideally the best solution would be to provide an older version of the freeviewer. A secondary option is that I can convert the design for you. I will friend request you on the community so we can exchange data by pm. 

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  • Rita Fung
    +1 Rita Fung 28 days ago in reply to Rita Fung

    thank you John for solving the problems for me. The solution works now, I can open older files.

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    0 John T 27 days ago in reply to Rita Fung

    No problem Rita - I am glad it worked for you. All the best with your project! 

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