CAM Viewer

The problem

Manufacturing data often lives outside Fusion — ODB++ jobs from your CAM tool, Gerber folders from legacy flows, or supplier outputs you need to compare against your design:

• No quick way to inspect copper, mask, silk, drill, and outline layers before import
• Manual geometry recreation when you only need layout reference on the board
• Hard to verify CAM output matches what you expect without leaving Fusion

CAM Viewer brings manufacturing data into your PCB workflow — preview first, then import only the layers you need.

Key features

• ODB++ support Open compressed job archives (.tgz, .zip) or extracted ODB++ job folders.
• Gerber support Load Gerber RS-274X copper, mask, silk, and outline layers plus Excellon drill files.
• Interactive layer preview Pan and zoom an SVG preview with individual layer toggles before import.
• Import to board Bring traces, pads, vias, and board outline onto Fusion PCB layers on the active design.
• PCB workspace integration Launch from the Add-ins panel in the Fusion Electronics (PCB) workspace.
• Preview without a board Inspect CAM data even when no PCB document is open; import requires an active board.
• Runs locally No cloud upload required for preview or import. No analytics. No data collection.
• Privacy-first Full privacy policy included in the app and on this site.

How it works

1. Install CAM Viewer from the Autodesk App Store or using the Windows installer.
2. Restart Autodesk Fusion.
3. Open or create a design in the Electronics (PCB) workspace.
4. Go to the Add-ins panel and click CAM Viewer.
5. Browse to your ODB++ archive or Gerber output folder and click Load.
6. Toggle layers in the preview to inspect copper, mask, silk, drill, and outline.
7. Click Import to Board to bring selected geometry onto the active PCB.

Tip: Toggle off layers you do not want before importing. Import maps CAM layers to Fusion PCB layers based on the layer catalog shown in the palette.

Download & install

Supported formats

• ODB++ job archives and extracted job folders
• Gerber RS-274X copper, mask, silk, and outline layers
• Excellon drill files (when included in a Gerber folder)

System requirements

• Autodesk Fusion (latest version recommended)
• Windows 10/11 64-bit or macOS (Apple Silicon / Intel per Fusion support)
• An open Fusion PCB design for import (preview works without a board)

Changelog

FAQ

What does CAM Viewer do?

It previews ODB++ and Gerber manufacturing data inside Fusion and imports selected layout geometry onto your open PCB design.

Where is the button?

Electronics (PCB) workspace → Add-ins panel → CAM Viewer. You can also enable it from UTILITIES → Add-ins.

Can I preview without a PCB open?

Yes. Preview works without an active board. Import to Board requires an open PCB design.

Does it send my CAM files online?

No. All parsing, preview, and import run locally on your computer.

What file types are supported?

ODB++ (.tgz, .zip, or extracted folders), Gerber RS-274X layers, and Excellon drill files in a Gerber folder.

How do I uninstall?

Windows Settings → Apps → CAM Viewer → Uninstall, or remove it from Fusion Scripts and Add-Ins.

Is it free?

Yes.

Known limitations

• Import requires an active PCB document in the Electronics workspace
• Preview quality depends on complete ODB++ jobs or Gerber folders with layer files present
• Units are detected from file headers — re-export from your CAM tool if values seem off
• Restart Fusion after installation if the button does not appear immediately