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!
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?
The file is essentially binary, but it has a readable header:
PCB LAYOUT MK 7.6
ETH-READER
DUMP TYPE:23
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.
That is what I was afraid of. I suspect this may be a lost cause. Thanks for your help.
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.