ODB++ sample files

[Lukas]

Hello Everyone,

I've getting requests to add ODB++ export to Horizon EDA (see https://www.eevblog.com/forum/eda/horizon-eda-version-1-0/new/!) mainly for export to SI/PI analysis software that can only read ODB++. Fortunately, the ODB++ specification is publicly available these days: https://www.odb-sa.com/wp-content/uploads/ODB_Format_Description_v7.pdf Not as straight forward as gerber, but appears to be doable. The Valor ODB++ viewer is also available free of charge. The only thing missing are some ODB++ sample files since learning by example works quite well. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find any ODB++ board files for download on the internet (e.g. eval boards).

Since quite a few altium users seem to hang out here, could someone export a small project to ODB++ and post the archive? Doesn't need to be complex, but should contain all the usual stuff like packages, tracks, filled areas, etc.

Thanks

Lukas

[tycz]

You could download either Diptrace or Pulsonix trial versions. They can both output ODB++ format and come with example projects.

[Gribo]

You should download version 8 of the specifications from Mentor Graphics.

[Lukas]

I found out about the version 8 spec as well shortly after posting.

You could download either Diptrace or Pulsonix trial versions. They can both output ODB++ format and come with example projects.

Thanks for the suggestion, the pulsonix trial works as intended.

[Lukas]

I checked the ODB++ homepage the other day and looks like they just recently added an ODB++ 8.1 sample file: https://odbplusplus.com/design/our-resources/