[PCB_FORUM] Re: Bmp to Allegro

Hi Mike

You can use the DXF file .

Regards

2008/4/23, Michael Catrambone <Michael.Catrambone@xxxxxxxxxx>:
>
> There were many threads on CDNUsers.org on this subject so it may be worth
> checking out.  Here is the link for one of the longer threads.
>
>
> http://www.cdnusers.org/Forums/tabid/52/view/topic/forumid/5/postid/4258/Default.aspx
>
> Also you can do a search for "logo" in the PCB Design Forum on
> CDNUsers.org and you will find many threads on this subject as well.
>
> Hope this helps,
> Michael Catrambone
> UTStarcom, Inc.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:
> icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of gnieski_mike@xxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:19 PM
> To: icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [PCB_FORUM] Re: Bmp to Allegro
>
>        Typically anything I use is for silkscreen, for a logo I just load
> the
>        file in Allegro (loads to a pen number) they add a shape, using
> lines
>        and arcs on a silkscreen layer. Then delete the lines on the pen
> layer.
>        Makes a solid shape.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:
> icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mike Finczak
> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:06 PM
> To: icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [PCB_FORUM] Re: Bmp to Allegro
>
> Mike,
>    For a higher quality logo, the instructions posted by Richard
>    Moffat a few years back do work, but take more time.
>
> ======================================================================
> richard.moffat> wrote:
>
>        Converting a bitmap (bmp, jpeg, gif, or other) to a format for
>        Allegro can result in a huge file size, along with problems of
>        scaling and colours. You can mess around for hours trying
>        different software to achieve this.
>
>        This suggestion will make you laugh out loud, but it's quick
>        and easy to do if you get stuck:
>
>                Print the image to transparency, tape it to your screen,
>                and trace it in Allegro!  Then save it as a symbol or a
>                clipboard, or whatever.
>
>        Time taken? 10 minutes. Do it late at night so nobody sees you?
>        Probably best to.  But does it work?  Yes!
>
> ======================================================================
>
> Regards,
>       Mike Finczak
>       CopperCAD Design
>       www.CopperCAD.com
>       905-488-8958
>
>
>
>
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>
>    I usually load the file onto a bsm and place it at the board level,
> this also allows you to put it in a library
>    for future use. Also allows for easy movement.
>
>
>
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>
> I agree with George.  The lines are annoying especially if you have to
> move the image.
>
> RATA can work as a base, but I would avoid using RATA's lined graphics
> in the actual database database.
>
>
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>
> On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 9:15 AM, <george.h.patrick@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>
>        Mike:
>
>        The RATA program Mike F. is talking about will convert a .bmp to
> a .plt file, but the results can be...    disappointing.  Be prepared to
> do a bit of work once you have it imported.
>
>        Here is an example of such an import after massaging it:
>
>
>
>        All the lines tend to blend together during the etch process,
> but it looks a bit ugly when looking at it on the screen :)
>
>                --
>        George Patrick
>
>        Tektronix, Inc.
>        Central Engineering, EDS Applications Support
>        P.O. Box 500, M/S 39-512
>        Beaverton, OR 97077-0001
>        Å 503-627-5272 (voice)     Æ 503-627-5587 (fax)
>        http://www.tektronix.com <http://www.tektronix.com/>
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>
>        "Off-Grid and Proud of it!"
>
>        -----Original Message -----
>
>        I seem to remember that somewhere there was a way to convert a
> bmp file into something that Allegro could read in, and use on a board.
> Does anyone have an idea how this is accomplished?
>
>        thanks,
>        Mike Gnieski
>        EMC2 Corp.
>
>
>
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