No Maintenance Support
CAMMaster Designer
It brings the power of CAMMaster to PCB designers, providing advanced editing, panelization, and manufacturing preparation tools.
No Maintenance Support
CAMMaster
It is our proven PCB CAM solution, trusted by PCB fabricators and EMS providers for advanced editing, automation, and manufacturing preparation.
In 2025, CAMMaster and CAMMaster Designer were replaced by ViewMate Professional
While perpetual licenses for CAMMaster and CAMMaster Designer remain available, ViewMate Professional is now our flagship CAM solution, combining all the capabilities of CAMMaster, including scripting for automation with PCB Navigator, continuous updates, and new features through an affordable annual subscription.
Upgrade to ViewMate ProfessionalCompare the benefits of our PCB software and select the best for you
| CamMaster Designer | CamMaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | ||
| Advanced DFM Checks | ||
| Netlist Extraction (Contour and Raster) | ||
| Netlist Compare | ||
| Polygon Merging | ||
| Automated Draw To Flash | ||
| Select By Intersection | ||
| SolderMask Generation | ||
| Auto Create Drill File From Pad Master | ||
| Venting and Thieving | ||
| Visual Basic / .NET Scripting | ||
| COM (Active X) Accessible | ||
| Support for AOI machines (CAMTEK, Lloyd-Doyle) | ||
| Generation of NC Rout Data | ||
PentaLogix transitions legacy users to ViewMate Deluxe to Essentials and ViewMate Pro to Professional, which operates on an annual subscription model.
ViewMate Deluxe
ViewMate Deluxe has been retired and replaced by ViewMate Essentials, our standard CAM editor available through an annual subscription.
Existing perpetual licenses will continue to operate, but no new versions will be released. Phone and email support will remain available through active maintenance.
This is the perfect time to upgrade to ViewMate Essentials, offering enhanced tools such as:
- PCB Navigator: Transforms static Gerber files into an intelligent, interactive, and searchable environment by integrating Bill of Materials (BOM) and XY placement data, enabling faster inspection, troubleshooting, and documentation.
- Smart DFM: A specialized software tool for the PCB industry that allows designers and engineers to define and implement their own DFM rule checks.
- PCB Layer Organizer: Automatically identifies, renames, and arranges PCB layers to match the correct order and naming conventions for manufacturing.
- Standard Gerber Editor: A specialized software tool for viewing, analyzing, and editing Gerber and drill data.
ViewMate Pro
ViewMate Pro has been retired and replaced by ViewMate Professional, our advanced solution for Gerber editing and automated PCB CAM processing, available through an annual subscription.
Existing perpetual licenses will continue to operate, with support available through active maintenance.
You can upgrade to our ViewMate Professional accessible to PCB fabricators, EMS providers, and designers through an affordable annual subscription. Combines all the capabilities of CAMMaster including:
- Gerber ↔ DXF Converter: Supports seamless import and export of DXF files, ensuring full compatibility with modern PCB manufacturing workflows.
- Advanced Panelization Tools: Allows you to create manufacturing panels from single or multiple designs.
- Netlist Import and Compare: Import IPC-356A netlist and compare with a netlist extracted from the loaded Gerber data. Find discrepancies between the two netlists.
- ODB++ Import & Export: Supports seamless import and export of ODB++ files, ensuring full compatibility with modern PCB manufacturing workflows.
Compare the benefits of our PCB software and select the best for you
| ViewMate Essentials | ViewMate Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Import | ||
| Import Gerber (Standard Gerber, Gerber 274X and Gerber X2, including DPF files and CAD/CAM aperture lists) | ||
| Import ODB++ | ||
| Import NC Drill and Rout files (Excellon, etc.) | ||
| Import HPGL | ||
| Import DXF | ||
| Setup templates for easy loading of multiple layers | ||
| Visual Basic / .NET Scripting to create macros automate repetitive tasks (Optional Feature) | ||
| COM (Active X) Accessible | ||
| Inspection and Validation | ||
| PCB Navigator | ||
| Standard DFM (pre-loaded) | ||
| Advanced DFM (customizable) | ||
| Measure sizes and distances | ||
| Layer to layer comparison | ||
| Sort drill holes to optimize path | ||
Upgrade to our Latest Software
ViewMate Essentials
Get your CAD data ready for PCB Fabrication and PCB Assembly.
ViewMate Professional
Advanced CAM Processor with DXF Conversion, Panelization and Stencil Editing.
