5 Replies Latest reply on Jun 27, 2017 7:15 AM by brian@dmtz.com

CDO File extension

brian@dmtz.com Jun 23, 2017 7:52 AM

Hello,

My boss dumped a .cdo file in my lap and instructed me to find out about it. It appears to be a DOS-era CADSTAR PCB file, but I have no way to access it. If anybody out there knows how to read and/or convert it to something useful (ie PADS VX or gerbers), I would be very appreciative.

Thanks!

1. Re: CDO File extension

Community_Admin Jun 23, 2017 9:14 AM (in response to brian@dmtz.com)

Hi Brian - Thanks for your post. DOS-era? Quite the challenge. I am going to move your post to the PADS product-specific community where it will get greater visibility. This area is for general community questions and suggestions. Hope you get your answer.
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2. Re: CDO File extension

.-.--.-- Jun 23, 2017 12:01 PM (in response to brian@dmtz.com)

Hi, Brian,

Is the file content ASCII or binary, when you open it in a text editor? If it is ASCII, you or another user may recognize the format. Can you copy the first few lines of the file to this thread?
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brian@dmtz.com Jun 23, 2017 1:04 PM (in response to .-.--.--)

The file is essentially binary, but it has a readable header:
PCB LAYOUT MK 7.6
ETH-READER
DUMP TYPE:23
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.-.--.-- Jun 23, 2017 1:15 PM (in response to brian@dmtz.com)

Ok, sorry, that file could be 20+ years old. It does appear to be the CADSTAR PCB format, which is apparently now a Zuken product. Search the web, and see what you can find.
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brian@dmtz.com Jun 27, 2017 7:15 AM (in response to .-.--.--)
That is what I was afraid of. I suspect this may be a lost cause. Thanks for your help.

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