Then import it via: File - Open - Altium EasyEDA offers an excellent experience in importing Alitum Designer’s Schematic and PCB as you can see from the image below of a schematic imported from Altium Designer: If your schematic and PCB are Protel 99se format files, please open at Altium Designer and save as ASCII format, and then import them. As well as providing a guide as to the finished appearance of the PCB - including your choice of solder mask colours - the tool performs various analysis steps which can help ensure that your design doesn't breach any Design For Manufacture (DFM) rules that might prevent it from being manufactured properly. Viewing Gerber Files on EasyEDA.
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Do I have the right program?
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?
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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?
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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Pick the Right Program
Start by choosing the right program to open your SCH file. A few of the most common programs used to open SCH files are listed below. One of them should be able to open your SCH file.
- XML Schema
- PSpice Schematic
- PCB Artist PCB Artist
- Schedule+ File
- P-CAD Schematic File
- OrCAD Schematic File
- EAGLE Layout Editor Schematic File
- FTP Voyager Scheduled FTP File Transfer
- Xlinix Foundation Schematic
- Designer Schematic Capture Binary File
- Tina Pro for Windows V6.0+ Package Schematics
Note the File Type
Other programs may be able to open your SCH file, depending on the type of file it is. You can find the file type listed in the file’s properties. On a Windows PC, right-click the file, click 'Properties', then look under “Type of File.” On a Mac computer, right-click the file, click “More Info,” then look under “Kind”.
Tip: If it’s the SCH file extension, it probably falls under the Settings Files type, so any program used for Settings Files should open your SCH file.
Ask the Developer
Contacting the software developer is another easy way to get help opening a SCH file. You can find the developers for the most common programs used to open SCH files in the list below.
| Software | Developer |
|---|---|
| XML Schema | Windows Programmer |
| PSpice Schematic | Cadence Design Systems Inc. |
| PCB Artist PCB Artist | Advanced Circuits |
| Schedule+ File | Microsoft Corporation |
| P-CAD Schematic File | Altium Limited |
| OrCAD Schematic File | Cadence Design Systems Inc. |
| EAGLE Layout Editor Schematic File | CadSoft Computer GmbH |
| FTP Voyager Scheduled FTP File Transfer | Rhino Software Inc. |
| Xlinix Foundation Schematic | Microsoft Developer |
| Designer Schematic Capture Binary File | Altium Limited |
| Tina Pro for Windows V6.0+ Package Schematics | DesignSoft Inc. |
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Use a Universal File Viewer
When all else fails, a universal file viewer is the best way to open a SCH file. Programs like File Magic (Download) can open many different types of files, depending on the format. Although, some files may not be compatible with these programs. If your SCH file isn’t compatible, it will only open in binary format.
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