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From: "Erich Heinzle (a1039181 AT gmail DOT com) [via geda-user AT delorie DOT com]" <geda-user AT delorie DOT com>
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2017 22:00:01 +0930
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Subject: [geda-user] [pcb-rnd] HPGL plot data import now supported in pcb-rnd
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A small bespoke C89 LGPL library for HPGL parsing and generation, in
combination with new import module code, has been used to allow HPGL
plot data to be imported into the pcb-rnd paste buffer for placement
on pcb layouts.

The imported elements can be placed on various layers, as well as on
negative "subtraction" layers if required, i.e. if paste, silkscreen
or soldermask apertures are needed.

Further details and screenshots can be found at:

http://vk5hse.blogspot.com/2017/09/importing-hpgl-plot-data-into-pcb-rnd.html

along with a quick guide to exporting HPGL outlines from Inkscape,
based on bitmaps.

This feature is likely to simplify board outline design if board
geometry is being exported from mechanical CAD software for use in the
PCB layout outline layer, as well as providing further creative
artwork and track geometry options on layouts.

Cheers,

Erich.