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Importing dxf layouts int o copper layer

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e14 Contributor over 10 years ago

I'm trying to import a copper layout that's been specified by the supplier

of a chip antenna.  In the attached file "untitled.brd", the board outline

is imported from a dxf file without any problems.   In the top right is the

dxf file for the layout that I want to place on top copper.    I can import

the dxf, and move it to where I want it.  The challenge is that I've only

got the outline...and can't figure a way to fill it.   

 

I've considered manually drawing wires to trace the outline...but that

seems like a make work project...especially when the dxf design will likely

need to be tweaked through development. I've tried modifying the dxf file

to turn the line segments into polygons and then using

import_dxf_polygons_v4.ulp, but I literally get "nothing" when I use that

ULP.

 

I've also looked around to try and find a dxf to gerber converter to see if

I can then import gerbers.  The apps that I could find are REALLY

expensive. No doubt these are great apps for organizations that regularly

manipulate gerbers...but they're beyond my reach.

 

Any help would be much appreciated!

 

Thanks,

JohnD

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    omega-5 over 10 years ago in reply to omega-5

    Am 01.04.2016 um 12:23 schrieb Friedrich Bleikamp:

    Hi John,

     

    I would take a DXF to Script Converter from here

    http://www.cadsoftusa.com/downloads/tools-and-converters

    and edit the resulting script. In the appendix you will find an

    example.

     

    Hi John,

     

    sorry, wrong attachment. That should work better.

     

    Freundliche Grüße / Kind regards

    Friedrich

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    omega-5 over 10 years ago

    Am 01.04.2016 um 00:32 schrieb John Dolson:

    I'm trying to import a copper layout that's been specified by the supplier

    of a chip antenna.  In the attached file "untitled.brd", the board outline

     

    Any help would be much appreciated!

     

    Hi John,

     

    I would take a DXF to Script Converter from here

    http://www.cadsoftusa.com/downloads/tools-and-converters

    and edit the resulting script. In the appendix you will find an

    example.

     

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    Freundliche Grüße / Kind regards

    Friedrich

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    functional news reader like Thunderbird!

     

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