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Yes, this is what I suggested.
Bob L.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ron James <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: January 19, 2000 9:53 AM
Subject: Re: [DC] No artwork
: Ronald J. Ryan wrote:
: >We have a need to recreate printed circuit board artwork from an
: >existing double sided board that was manufactured from hand taped
: >artwork. Unfortunately all we have is the board. Our Cad system is
: >PADS and AutoCad. Any suggestions?? There are around 100
equivalent
: >ICs.
:
: Mark Ross wrote:
: >There are design services out there that can scan the board. They
: >are not always completely accurate so I don't know how exact the
: >board has to be but it is possible to scan a circuit board in and
: >recreate useful Gerber data. If you are trying to recreate an
: >intelligent database from it that may be another issue entirely.
:
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: If you really need an intelligent database, you could export DXF
data
: from the Gerber files, then import the DXF into your CAD system.
The
: traces would appear as dumb graphics which you can use as a pattern,
: over which you manually add parts and intelligent traces. This way
: you can recreate the artwork fairly well, but also get things on
grid.
: Extra work, but useful if you need an insertion file, netlist, etc.
:
: Ron James
: UT Electronic Controls
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