.GDS File Extension

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Information about the file GDS
  • Graphic Data System Format
  • CAD Files
  • Cadence Design Systems

What is the GDS file?

The GDS file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the Graphic Data System Format format. GDS files are supported by Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The GDS file is one of the CAD Files files, just like 158 of the other files found in our file information database. The creator of Graphic Data System Format is Cadence Design Systems.

A program that can open the GDS file is e.g. VLSI Design System. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. CleWin.

Programs, that can open .GDS files

How to open a .GDS file?

If you have problems opening the file GDS, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the GDS file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your GDS file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all GDS files should automatically open with the selected program.

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