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Do I have the right program?
.REP - Teardrop Report file. Do version / consider versioning. Obvious files:.PcbDoc,.PrjPcb,.SchDoc,.OutJob,.PrjPcbVariants.DsnWrk - I often find, that I open several unrelated PCB projects while working through the day, which results in changes to the workspace file. Since that is not relevant for version control, I tend to leave it out. Using the demo version of Altium Designer (Protel DXP) you can read in.PCB files and later export them as 'PCB FILE 6 VERSION 2.80'. The Protel converter in TARGET 3001! Can convert those files. This is a screenshot of the Protel 'Save As'-dialog (using a German Windows). Download and install an application that can open a PCB file such as Express PCB. How to Open PCB File Types with Altium Designer’s PCB Viewer Check out the Altium Designer PCB viewer free download-It’s the best option for accessing PCB layouts in the EDA file format. The viewer takes all formats within the output files, the container for schematics, layouts, and manufacturing files. .PCB file is associated with Printed Circuit Board Design File developed by N/A, has a N/A Format and belongs to Data Files category. How to open a.PCB file? Execute.PCB file by double-clicking on it. If you have already installed the software to open it and the files associations are set up correctly,.PCB file.
If you don’t have a program installed on your computer that’s compatible with PCB files, you won’t be able to open one. See if you have one of the most common programs associated with PCB files listed below.
- P-CAD Database
- PowerPoint Application Data File
- Print Shop Deluxe Business Card
- Protel Technology Advanced PCB Design
- ExpressPCB Printed Circuit Board Layout
- CADSTAR Printed Circuit Board Design
- PC-Doctor File
- PCB Artist Printed Circuit Board file
- PADS Printed Circuit Board
- Unknown 3.0 Binary File
- PCB Layout Check Design Rule Template
- ACCEL or Protel Printed Circuit Board File
- Broderbund Print Shop Business Card
- Ivex Winboard Design File
- Unknown 4.0 Binary File
What type of file is it?
When you can’t open PCB files, try to figure out the file type. This can help you find the right program to open it. Usually, PCB files are considered Data Files. However, you can look up the file type to be sure. Start by right-clicking the file icon and clicking “Properties” (“More Info” if you’re on a Mac). Then look for the file type under “Type of File” (“Kind” on a Mac).
Can a developer help?
When you can’t open PCB files, a software developer might be able to help. The developers for the programs mentioned above are as follows:
| Software | Developer |
|---|---|
| P-CAD Database | Altium Limited |
| PowerPoint Application Data File | Microsoft Corporation |
| Print Shop Deluxe Business Card | Unknown |
| Protel Technology Advanced PCB Design | Windows Software |
| ExpressPCB Printed Circuit Board Layout | ExpressPCB |
| CADSTAR Printed Circuit Board Design | Quadra Solutions |
| PC-Doctor File | Unknown |
| PCB Artist Printed Circuit Board file | Advanced Circuits |
| PADS Printed Circuit Board | Mentor Graphics Corp. |
| Unknown 3.0 Binary File | Microsoft Developer |
| PCB Layout Check Design Rule Template | Top Tec PCB Ltd. |
| ACCEL or Protel Printed Circuit Board File | Microsoft Programmer |
| Broderbund Print Shop Business Card | PC Software Company |
| Ivex Winboard Design File | Microsoft Developer |
| Unknown 4.0 Binary File | Windows Programmer |
Try contacting one of these developers to find out how you can open your PCB file.
Can I use a universal file viewer?
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A universal file viewer is the way to go when you have PCB files that can’t be opened by any other program. Install a universal file viewer like File Magic (Download) and see if it will open your PCB file. Remember that if your file is not compatible, the universal file viewer will only open it in binary format.
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Back to Convert Protel to TARGET 3001!
Using the Protel 98/99/SE export we always got in the first line one of the following options:
PCB FILE 6 VERSION 2.80
PCB FILE 6 VERSION 2.60
PCB FILE 6 VERSION 2.40
Please check which PROTEL version you currently are using and also check it's export opportunities. Using the demo version of Altium Designer (Protel DXP) you can read in *.PCB files and later export them as 'PCB FILE 6 VERSION 2.80'. The Protel converter in TARGET 3001! can convert those files.
This is a screenshot of the Protel 'Save As'-dialog (using a German Windows):
The conversion process is described as follows:
Highlight in Protel Design Explorer the file you wish to convert. In this example the file: 'Z80 Processor Board.pcb'.
In menu 'File' choose 'Export'...||
In the following dialog choose 'File Type' (extension) 'Protel PCB 2.8 ASCII File (*.PCB)' and enter an appropriate name for the ASCII file, wich is now created. In our example we just added the letters TXT for the extension after conversion still is *.PCB.
After 'Save' is pressed please find the converted file in the defined directory.
How To Open Pcb File Powerpoint
Please open TARGET and select in menu 'File' 'Input-/Output Formats' and there 'ASCII - Interface'
This is the dialog of the ASCII interface. Open the 'Source', the ASCII-file we just generated. Click on button 'Open'.
In the opening dialog select it but choose 'File Type': 'ProtelPCBText *.PCB'.
...sorry for not showing english Windows (R) dialogs.In the converter now click button 'Convert'.
Where do you want to save it? In our example we save it to the same directory. Now it is a TARGET -file (*.T3001).
...sorry for not showing english Windows (R) dialogs.The converter shows you succeeded in converting!
If you now wish to open the project in TARGET 3001! ...
...just do it.
...sorry for not showing english Windows (R) dialogs.This is how the project looks in TARGET. Because we just converted a schematic file, no layout can be there. <p>Please make a project Reorganisation. See TARGET menu 'Actions / Reorganisation' <p>Currently free text elements unfortunately get lost. The data integration between schematic and PCB layout can be realized in TARGET 3001! menu 'Input-/Output Formats/Concatenate a schematic and a pcb'...