ViewMate PentaLogix, Inc.

ViewMate is a Gerber viewer software designed to provide layer-by-layer design visibility, Smart DFM (Design for Manufacturability), and "Live CAM Data" communication features for PCB design and manufacturing workflows.

Key Features:

• Layer-by-Layer Design Visibility: Enables users to view and analyze each layer of a PCB design in detail, ensuring accurate visualization of complex layouts.
• Smart DFM with Custom Rule Checks: Automatically identifies potential manufacturing issues by applying customizable rules, helping to improve design quality and manufacturability.
• PCB Navigator: Offers comprehensive views and reports for efficient design review and analysis.
• Live CAM Data Communication: Facilitates seamless collaboration between designers and manufacturers by enabling real-time communication and data sharing.
• File Import/Export Support: Compatible with various file formats, including Gerber, DXF, ODB++, HPGL, and more, ensuring flexibility in workflow integration.
• Advanced Editing Capabilities: Includes tools for adding/removing elements, inserting text, chamfers, rotations, mirroring, scaling, panelization, and more.

Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for PCB designers, manufacturers, and engineers who require precise design visualization, error detection, and seamless communication with stakeholders. ViewMate streamlines the design-to-manufacturing process by enabling users to identify and resolve issues early, reducing rework and accelerating time-to-market.

Available in multiple tiers—ViewMate Essentials, ViewMate Deluxe, and ViewMate Pro—to cater to varying user needs, from basic Gerber viewing to advanced CAM editing and communication features. The software can be installed via winget for easy setup on compatible systems.