interCAD Editor 2026 is a professional ECAD viewer and data conversion tool that supports opening design data (schematics, PCB layouts, Gerber files) from various EDA software and converting them to other file formats . It enables design reviews, comparison of multiple file formats, and distribution of design data with a built-in viewer .
The interCAD Series is developed by interxsoft Corp. and was first released in 2016 .
New Features in Version 2026
The 2026 release (version 2026b.26q1) includes a variety of enhancements and fixes, including :
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Library & UI Improvements: Added rotate, move, and flip functions for objects in Library View. Fixed flickering issues and improved polygon operations for smoother arc generation.
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Format Conversion Updates: Multiple fixes and improvements for PADS, Zuken, Allegro, Xpedition, Board Station, Gerber, and ODB++ file imports/exports.
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Enhanced Usability: Added messages for Unicode file paths, Excel report generation issues, and improved NetLength Report behavior.
Core Capabilities
interCAD Editor provides comprehensive ECAD functionality including :
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Multi-format Viewer: Open IXD, Gerber, ODB++, DXF, schematic, and PCB files .
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File Comparison: Compare IXD, Gerber, ODB++, PCB, and Schematic files side-by-side .
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Data Review: Interactive review functions for IXD, Gerber, ODB++, PCB, and Schematic designs .
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File Conversion: Support for import/export of Altium, Allegro, Xpedition, PADS, Board Station, Zuken, and AutoCAD formats (available as add-ons) .
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Security & Automation: Optional add-on modules for enhanced security and workflow automation .
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Cross-Probing: Seamless navigation between schematic and layout data .
