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.G12 File Extension

  • Category: 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE Files

What are .G12 files and how to open them?

Can't open .G12 file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .G12 file.

What is a .G12 file extension?

.G12 file extension has been classified as 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE Files.

.G12 is CAMtastic Mid Layer 12 gerber data file

The g12 file extension is associated with the CAMtastic application developed by Innovative CAD Software, Inc. The CAMtastic G12 file contains gerber data.

Gerber data are used by printed circuit board manufacturing machines to layout electrical connections such as traces, vias, and pads (the component footprints on the PCB). In addition, the file contains information for drilling, and milling the completed circuit board.


How to open:

Use Altium Designer to open the CAMtastic Mid Layer 12 gerber data files.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .g12 file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

How to fix problems with .G12 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .G12 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .G12 file format
  2. You need to check the .G12 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)
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