To view the ODB++ data you can use Altium's built-in ODB++ viewer "Camtastic" or download the free Valor Universal Viewer
The Valor ODB++ Viewer was released in 2005, so it's a bit outdated. I suggest using Pentalogix's ViewMate for reviewing your ODB++ data.
The Valor ODB++ Viewer was released in 2005, so it's a bit outdated. I suggest using Pentalogix's ViewMate for reviewing your ODB++ data.
To view ODB++ data, select File Open
Navigate to an ODB folder. This folder should include the sub folders as shown below.
Select File type All Files(*), then Accept Dir
The PCB should be displayed.
See menu or press F1 for help.
ODB++ Versions ?
The Valor Universal Viewer (VUV) is a bit dated, last released in June 2005.
Is Altium's ODB++ data at version 6.3 or older ? Something to think about.
That's It !
PADs ver 9.2 generates ODB++ version 7.0, which is not compatible with VUV.
This is an interesting data point, because I was able open ODB++ output from Altium in this ODB++ viewer.
This is an interesting data point, because I was able open ODB++ output from Altium in this ODB++ viewer.
Is Altium's ODB++ data at version 6.3 or older ? Something to think about.
That's It !
