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How to convert bmp file to PCB format for Protel?

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convert picture to pcb

How to convert my logo company (bmp file) to pcb format (protel) ?

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Re: convert picture to pcb

You can try this option:
AutoCAD would be my 1st choice. Import the .BMP into AutoCAD and export a .DXF file that you can import into the CAD tool as 2D-Lines. Then you can convert a closed polygon into copper (if you need to). You can use the "Scale" command to make different versions.
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Will it work? Maybe..
 

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Re: convert picture to pcb

Here are a couple of free utilities that have been around for several years - they work.
 
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AutoCAD would be my 1st choice. Import the .BMP into AutoCAD and export a .DXF file that you can import into the CAD tool as 2D-Lines. Then you can convert a closed polygon into copper (if you need to). You can use the "Scale" command to make different versions.


Will it work? Maybe..

Yep. This works, but needs a fair bit of clean up converting arcs. The way Protel imports arcs from DXF is not perfect. However, BMP2PCB works quite well. I'd recommend that.
 

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Re: convert picture to pcb

try c*re*dra*
 
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