Viewplot
| Version | 2(as of 11/16/2015) |
| Platform | Windows |
| License | Commercial |
| Category | Utility |
Main Features
- Supports several CAD formats such as Gerber, HPGL, and DXF
- Measures and manipulates CAD data
- Creates paste mask and stencil data from outer layers
- Generate high resolution PDF documents
Software Overview
Viewplot is a program that allows you to view, edit, and convert your CAD data. It is designed for use as a standalone tool or integrated with other CAD programs.
The program supports several CAD formats such as Gerber, HPGL, Autocad DXF, Bitmap, and Excellon Drill data. You can use the tool to measure and manipulate CAD data and create paste mask and stencil data from outer layers. Viewplot also allows you to create high resolution PDF documents.
Whether it is utilized on its own or within another CAD program, Viewplot is a useful tool. It supports several popular CAD formats and can be used to perform a variety of functions. It is not as powerful as other, more popular CAD programs but is a solid solution, especially for its inexpensive price.
Primary File Type
.DXFDrawing Exchange Format File
Supported File Types
| Extension | File Type |
|---|---|
| .DXF | Drawing Exchange Format File |
| .BMP | Bitmap Image |
| .GBL | Gerber Bottom Layer Data File |
| .GBO | Gerber Bottom Overlay Data File |
| .GBP | Gerber Bottom Solder Paste Data File |
| .GBS | Gerber Bottom Solder Mask Data File |
| .GML | Gerber Mill Layer File |
| .GPI | Gerber Photoplotter Information File |
| .GTL | Gerber Top Layer Data File |
| .GTO | Gerber Top Overlay Data File |
| .GTP | Gerber Top Solder Paste Data File |
| .GTS | Gerber Top Solder Mask Data File |