GerbTool
GerbTool is a robust suite of PCB CAM tooling and analysis software. From basic visual verification to powerful Design Rules Checks (DRC) and Design For Manufacture (DFM) analysis, GerbTool provides all the functions you need to ensure the production of high-quality PCBs while reducing cycle times and time-to-market.
GerbTool comes in four levels to choose from depending on your needs.
GT-Designer
GerbTool Designer is the “designer’s choice” of CAM tools for complete control of your designs. Perform Design Rule Checks; Panelization; Design Stencils; create Solder & Paste Masks with optimization; create NC Drill files with the Integrated NC Editor; Netlist / Layer Comparisons and use the Documentation Tool Suite to create Fabrication and or Assembly drawings. GT-Designer also includes all features found in the products described below.
GT-Inspector
GerbTool Inspector is our mid-range package and provides the features necessary for basic verification of a design. It has all of the visual verification, hardcopy generation, and communications features found in the packages listed below. Additionally you will find our multi-pass Design Rules Checking; Quoting Information Checks; Data Optimization features and the full Macro Developer.
GT-Communicator
GerbTool Communicator goes a step beyond the typical viewer. Redline Markup Tools and email access from within the software allows you to communicate easily between users/departments by embedding Markups in the compact single file design database. GT-Communicator includes all features in the Viewer product below.
GT-Viewer
GerbTool Viewer is our entry-level package and provides the needed features for visual verification and hardcopy generation. Print support includes all printers/plotters that are supported by a Windows driver.