Version (as of 9/6/2019)	9
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License	Commercial
Category	Productivity

.pcb - SmartCAM Custom Control Panel File. The PCB data files are related to SmartCAM.PCB file is a SmartCAM Custom Control Panel File. SmartCAM is a suite of Computer-Aided Manufacturing and CAD/CAM software applications that uses toolpath modeling to assist CNC machinists in creating computer-numerically controlled (CNC) programs that direct CNC machine tools.

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The PADS PCB Viewer can be used for viewing schematics, generating schematics from netlists, translating from/to vendor databases or from/to standard formats like EDIF and XML. There is no charge and no time limit for this evaluation copy. An Evaluation Guide, QuickStarts, tutorials, and Concept Guides are included to help you get started. Open source EDA / electronics CAD software for Windows, macOS and Linux. Use schematic capture, design PCB layouts and view them in 3D, all forever free.

Software Overview

Main Features

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Cross-platform PCB design program
Design tools for layout of PCB electronic components
User Language Program (ULP) functionality enables custom features
Export PCB design to Gerber format

Autodesk EAGLE is a CAD application used to design the layout of a Printed Circuit Board (PCB). EAGLE stands for “Easily Applicable Graphical Layout Editor.” It is available for Windows, OS X, and Linux. Autodesk EAGLE was formerly known as CadSoft EAGLE.

EAGLE allows you to create the layout of electrical wires, central processors, and other electronic components on your PCB. The application offers Schematic Editor, Layout Editor, Library Editor, and Autorouter modules to help you design your PCB. You can use these modules to modify different elements of your PCB, such as layers, reference points, and object properties. The program includes other features such as self defined commands, simulation, and data import and export functionality.

EAGLE also provides User Language Program (ULP) functionality. ULPs are programs that EAGLE can execute to modify internal data, instruction sequences, and produce data. They are similar to plugins, as they add user-modified functions to EAGLE. ULPs use the .ULP file extension and are available for download on the Autodesk EAGLE website.

Autodesk EAGLE is a useful PCB CAD application. It provides tools to design your PCB and supports ULP functionality. If you are a professional or just a hobbyist, you will most likely find Autodesk EAGLE up to the task.

Supported File Types

Primary file extension

.BRD – EAGLE Circuit Board File

Other file extensions used by Autodesk EAGLE 9

Supported File Types
.SCH	EAGLE Schematics File
.ULP	EAGLE User Language Program

Additional Related File Formats
.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
.PCB	Printed Circuit Board Design File

Updated: September 6, 2019

File type	Printed Circuit Board Format
Developer	N/A
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What is a PCB file?

PCB file format was developed for purposes related to electronics. PCB is a text file that stores a project of printed circuit board. The solution guarantees proper board layout and connections between the board’s components.

Finished projects are then used in PCB manufacturing process. PCB files can be viewed and editied using dedicated applications, though users may encounter some format compatibility issues.

Program(s) that can open the .PCB file

Windows

Linux

How to open PCB files

If you cannot open the PCB file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports PCB among those that are installed on your device.

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A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the PCB file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.

Possible problems with the PCB format files

The inability to open and operate the PCB file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Printed Circuit Board Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.

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Corruption of a PCB file which is being opened
Incorrect links to the PCB file in registry entries.
Accidental deletion of the description of the PCB from the Windows registry
Incomplete installation of an application that supports the PCB format
The PCB file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the PCB file.
Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a PCB file are out of date.

If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the PCB file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the PCB file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the PCB file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.

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Open Pcb File In Linux

How to associate the file with an installed software?

If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.PCB) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected PCB file. From the drop-down menu select 'Choose default program', then click 'Browse' and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the PCB file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.

Is there one way to open unknown files?

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Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. PCB) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.