I have been sent a GDS file that |I can't open, what software do I need (and by anychance is it free)?

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ComeOVeneer · 05/01/2009 19:36

And speak in simple terms as I am a bit of a technophobe

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PortAndLemon · 05/01/2009 19:45

This might work

(assuming that you're expecting some kind of design document/plan/CAD file)

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ComeOVeneer · 05/01/2009 19:49

It is a template for a 3D grand piano, which is for various craft mediums but I am (hoping)to adapt it to use for sugarpaste.

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ComeOVeneer · 05/01/2009 19:59

Oh and Port, Kew was looking for an email addy for you, she can't get onto facebook.

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PortAndLemon · 05/01/2009 20:06

She emailed me earlier today, so presumably she found it...

PortAndLemon · 05/01/2009 20:07

I'd try that viewer as a first port of call, then.

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ComeOVeneer · 05/01/2009 21:58

Sorry P&L that didn't help.

Any oither ideas?

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SlightlyMadScientist · 05/01/2009 22:02

\link {http://www.gbresearch.com/gdsviewer/Default.aspx\GDS view - free for 30 days}?

SlightlyMadScientist · 05/01/2009 22:03

here

nannynick · 05/01/2009 22:13

Could try KLayout - Assuming you are using MS Windows (eg WinXP) then try the file: klayout-0.16-win32-install.exe (see the linked page for the download link).

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ComeOVeneer · 05/01/2009 22:17

Thanks everyone. Am off to bed now and will check it all in the morning.

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