PCB is a free, open source and interactive PCB editor available for Windows, Linux, Mac and UNIX systems. PCB includes many professional features like 16 copper layers, auto-router, trace optimizer, DRC etc. While PCB is the printed circuit board layout tool, gEDA is the free schematic capture software. Release of the Altium Designer software program prompted the development of the Printed Circuit Board Description file type by Altium. Internal website statistics show that PCBDOC files are most popular with users in China and those running the Windows 10 operating system.
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1st Method: Open it in another program.
When you double-click CGM files, your computer attempts to open it in a program associated with CGM files. If there’s no program associated with CGM files on your computer, the file won’t open. To open the file, download one of the most popular programs associated with CGM files such as Computer Graphics Metafile [New Style] or Computer Graphics Metafile [Old Style].
2nd Method: Take a hint from the file type.
The CGM file extension usually indicates it's under the umbrella of Vector Image Files. However, if it’s another file type, it might not open with one of the programs listed above. Take the following steps to find the file type:
- Right-click the file.
- Click “Properties” (Windows) or “More Info” (Mac).
- Locate the file type under either “Type of File” (Windows) or “Kind” (Mac).
3rd Method: Check with the developer.
So you’ve tried using a different program, you’ve confirmed the file type, and your CGM file still won’t open. Even if these methods were unsuccessful, you might still be able to reach out to a software developer for help. Use the chart below to find the developer for each of the programs mentioned above and contact them directly for assistance.
| Software | Developed By |
|---|---|
| Computer Graphics Metafile [New Style] | Unknown |
| Computer Graphics Metafile [Old Style] | Microsoft Developer |
4th Method: Open it in a universal file viewer.
Imvu for mac 10 6 8. If the developer isn’t able to help, a universal file viewer probably can. File Magic (Download) and similar programs are designed to open a wide variety of file formats, including CGM files. Some aren’t compatible and will only open in binary. Download File Magic now to open you CGM and hundreds of other file types with one program!
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