[PCB_FORUM] Re: ODB++ Translator : V7 / V6 Specifications

Thanks Charlie,

I wasn't aware of that switch. Read the documentation!!!

Cheers, Dave

Davies, Charles (cdavies) wrote, On 26/02/2008 3:32 a.m.:

Dave,
I spoke with Valor support and they indicated that if you decide to use version 8.0.0, there is a switch available to force output of a version 6.x file. Do you have any experience with that? We're rather new to the ODB++ world. 

/Regards,/
/*Charlie*/
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Hi Dave,
The brd2odb.pdf file for version 7.0 should contain a list of new features and fixes from 6.x. We are using 7.6.7 without a problem. I think if you are keeping up with Allegro releases you need to be using a very recent brd2odb release. However, 8.0.0 is no good for many current CAM tools (including older releases of Valor). Your vendors probably won't be able to use it.
I joined the Valor Open Systems Alliance (OSA) program to get a copy of the specification - It's free but requires some comprehensive paperwork. 
Sorry, as part of the agreement, I can't pass it on to you.

Cheers, Dave

Dave Schaefer wrote, On 22/02/2008 5:02 a.m.:
Does anyone know where I can find a listing of changes between V7 and V6 ODB++ data? Would also like to obtain the ODB++ specifications for each if they are available. 

I'm using the latest ODB++ Inside translator and we're having some difficulty 
with downstream input translators, thinking it may be related to changes in the 
ODB++ format.

Thanks,
Dave

Dave Schaefer
dave.schaefer@xxxxxxx
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