TUTORIAL:
GC-Prevue Frequently Asked Questions

• Why do you use Version 8 instead of the latest (Version 9)?
  
  Because Version 8 has compatibility with the setup files (*.pwk and *.cwk) ofDOS versions of GC-Prevue, which are are still being used. Also, Version 8 issimpler in structure.
  
  
• What is the difference between PWK, CWK and GWK files?
  
  PWK is from an older version of GC-Prevue and it's corresponding Gerber editor.A newer DOS version of GC-Prevue "saves all" to a CWK file. The Win9x Version8 "saves all" to a GWK file. These file types are backward compatible: Thenewer versions can "restore all" the older file types, but the older versionscan't handle the newer file types. (The main problem I have with Version 9 isthat it is not backward compatible in this way.)
  
• Why don't you recommed other free Gerber viewers?
  
  The only one I know of is Lavenier Viewmate.
  
  This is the free version of the Lavenir Gerber and NC Drill fileviewers. It lacks an important feature that is available in thepaid version (Viewmaster), it can not save a job file. Becauseof that,to use Lavenir Viewmate, all of the setup steps must be done eachtime you view the Gerber files, since you can't save the jobfile.
  
  To use Streamlined Design methods, it is necessary to "preservesuccesful actions". Where Gerber files are concerned, this meanssaving your setups for viewing the files. For a minimum of cost,it is recommendedthat GC-Prevue Version 8 be used with the Restore All commandto initialize the setup up that has been done for the currentjob. To preserve these setups with Lavenir, one must purchaseViewmaster or Viewmaster Pro.
  
  
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