This is just a test, I have received two identical copy of my posting! Gaston Gagnon a icrit : > > GC-PREVUE for Windows version 8.1.2 > > This is a free gerber viewer you can get at http://www.graphicode.com > It works very well once you have figured out how to load the gerber > files ;) > > You need the different gerber files and the rack file. > The software will allow you to print a checkplot of every file you can > see on the screen. > > Hope this help > Gaston > > "John D. Kerr" a icrit : > > > > I have been working on a project for the past several weeks. It has involved > > the development of code and also the creation of a PC board design to house > > the product. > > > > I have progressed to the point where I have created the PCB layout in Ivex s > > WinBoard (and WinDraft). Prior to the next step of sending the board out to > > have it etched, I have been warned to make sure the Gerber files generated > > are in fact truly reflective of the board design I have made. > > > > Are there any Gerber file viewing utilities out there that anyone can > > recommend? Ivex does offer one, but I thought it would be best to get the > > utility from a separate company other than that of the PCB design software > > that I use. > > > > Would appreciate the feedback. > > > > John