Thursday, May 7, 2015

Convert to DXF

About - Vectorization.org: 

What is vectorization? 

Vectorization refers to the process of converting raster graphics into vector graphics. Raster images are formed from pixels. A raster images becomes pixellated when magnified. Vector graphics files store the shapes and colours that of an image as mathematical formulae. Therefore a vector graphics image is scalable to any size and detail. 


How to use this service? 


You don't have to register, just select the output format an upload the image. Then save the resulting file to your computer. 


Does this service support color images? 


No, images are converted to black and white images. If you need an online color image autotracer we recommend to use www.autotracer.org."


Source" Online Image Vectorizer

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Sunday, March 22, 2015

How to Install an Altium Script

Install the Script

If you run a script often you may want to add the script to your DXP Preferences.

DXP > Preferences > Scripting System  > Global Projects > Install


Select the Script > Open > Ok

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Run a PCB Script

With a *.PcbDoc open and in view, select DXP > Run Script















Select Script to Run


















That's It !

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Wrong Page Settings - Error

Error message "Wrong page settings for . . ."

This message will appear if your Page Setup is incorrect.

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The Outjob will display Container Links in Red if the Page Setup is incorrect.











Fixes:

In the Outjob > Right Click > Page Setup > Fix as needed














Main Menu > File > Page Setup

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That's It !


Friday, February 27, 2015

AD14.3 - Enhanced Polygon Editing and Management

Enhanced Polygon Editing and Management | Online Documentation for Altium Products: 

"Hold Ctrl to delete or add a vertex (click and hold briefly until there is a response)."












Press Shift+Spacebar to cycle through the 3 editing styles, then use the green guidelines to help accurately place the vertex. The current mode is displayed in the Heads Up Display, and also on the Status bar.















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