[PCB_FORUM] Re: Bmp to Allegro

I agree with Jackaly, there is a small exe file to convert a black and white
bitmap to DXF file.
after convert, import dxf to allegro.
hope this work.

i am sorry, i can't send out file with .exe, i rename it to WBMP2DXF.aaa.
please rename back to WBMP2DXF.exe after unzip.


On 4/23/08, jackaly w <jackaly.w@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> 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 <http://www.coppercad.com/>
>>       905-488-8958
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>>
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>> gnieski_mike@xxxxxxx
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>> Subject: [PCB_FORUM] Re: [PCB_FORUM]
>>
>>
>>    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.
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>>
>> From: icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of O Migs
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:31 PM
>> To: icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [PCB_FORUM] Re: [PCB_FORUM]
>>
>>
>> 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/>
>> http://www.pcb-designer.com <http://www.pcb-designer.com/>
>>
>>        "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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