Generating DXF and then PCB file from Gerber Data

[keshab.patel]

HI..
    I have only gerber data for a design  in which I need to edit few components.

Is it possible to generate dxf from gerber data then import it in pads pcb and change it.

[jbb]

Working with Gerbers is always painful.

Not sure about your software package, but I suggest you try to get the Gerber layers into the PCB directly if possible. Going via DXF will add rounding errors which can be painful later.

[keshab.patel]

Working with Gerbers is always painful.

Not sure about your software package, but I suggest you try to get the Gerber layers into the PCB directly if possible. Going via DXF will add rounding errors which can be painful later.

Thank you. I am using mentor graphics pads latout. I had to change three components from 0805 to 0603 and change the silkscreen.


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[wedgetail]

keshab.patel

Having done a lot of searching I came across this topic and the one below. In the link below small amount of help needed to get a successfull conclusion.

I notice you are using Mentor layout graphics, in the following topic there was a request for the files from an extremely simple layout:

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/eda/seeking-pads-pcb-file-format-specification-to-write-decoder-for-openboardview/msg1107444/#msg1107444

Would you be able to make files available? 

I am one of those people who have a keen interest in using the OpenBoardViewer program when repairing equipment.   

Added:
Just to be a bit more precise about what is needed.   Something as simple as the LM3552 example would be small enough to decode/reverse by hand.

My understanding is that both an .ASC and .PCB can be generated. Personally I have only experience with the older Protel until the big Altium took over.