GerberX QuickViewer
RS-274X Gerber & Excellon Drill Viewer with Automated DRC Validator
Ultra-fast printed circuit board layout viewer and design rule checker (DRC). Loads multi-layer RS-274X Gerber and Excellon NC drill files in sub-50 milliseconds, verifying trace clearance, annular rings, and solder mask bridges prior to PCB fabrication.
Head-to-Head Competitor Analysis
Why GerberX QuickViewer is cheaper, faster, and more secure than CAM350 ($1,500+) / Altium 365 ($3,000+/yr).
| Comparison Metric | GerberX QuickViewer | CAM350 ($1,500+) / Altium 365 ($3,000+/yr) |
|---|---|---|
| License Model & Price | $29.99 (One-Time Perpetual) | $1,500 to $3,000/year enterprise suite |
| Annual Financial Savings | Save $1,470 - $2,970/yr every single year | |
| Competitor Drawbacks | Massive enterprise lock-in, cloud upload requirement, minute-long startup times for simple layer inspection | |
| Why Vivian Is Better | One-time $29.99 perpetual license, launches in 50ms, 100% offline PCB privacy, automated DRC checks, zero cloud dependencies | |
| Execution Environment | 100% Offline Air-Gapped | Mandatory cloud check-in |
| Runtime Telemetry | Zero Telemetry (0.00KB sent) | Cloud telemetry & user tracking |
Engineering Specifications & Features
Graphical Interface (GUI) Architecture
Multi-layer visibility stack with opacity sliders, layer color customization, distance measurement caliper tool, and 3D board rotation canvas.
Headless CLI Reference & Execution
GerberX QuickViewer includes a headless command-line binary ready for automation pipelines, cron daemons, and CI/CD runners:
Core Architecture & Asymmetric Security
Hardware-accelerated OpenGL 3.3 vector rasterizer using polygon tesselation and spatial bounding volume hierarchies (BVH) for instant zooming.