.brd files can also be a Mentor export for Mechanical CAD systems.
This is an IDF format neutral file (most other CAD systems use .emn)
and often will be accompanied by a .lib file (most others use .emp)

If you open the file in an editor, is it in ASCII format?
That can tell you a lot...

Jack

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On Wed, 15 Jan 2014 12:45:04 -0600, Victor Hernandez <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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>   How are .brd files generated?  Any suggestions?
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>Victor,
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