Gerber OMEGA CP, Reference Manual

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Adding multiple files to an open PLT file (importing)
You can add multiple files to an open PLT file using the File > Import command. Select multiple
files in the Import dialog box using the Shift+click or Ctrl+click method. The files do not have to
be of the same type.
During importing the cursor displays the name of the file that is currently ready to import.
Click the work surface to place the upper left corner of the file at that location. Press Ctrl+click
to center the file at the clicked location.
Press Esc to skip the current file. Press Shift+click to cancel the entire import operation.
To add multiple files to an open PLT file
1
Click File > Import to open the Import dialog box.
2
Choose the files to import using the Shift+click or Ctrl+click method. The names
display in the File Name box surrounded by double quotes.
3
By default an image file will be linked. Turn on the Embed Images check box to embed
the image file in the job.
Note: Embedded images cannot be unembedded. You must delete the embedded image and
reimport it as a linked file.
4
By default, any layers in the file are ignored and the file is added to the Current Layer.
You can choose to import the file onto a New Layer or turn on
Keep Layers to maintain any layers in the job.
5
Click Import and the import cursor displays the name of the file
to import.
6
Click the cursor on the work surface to place the upper left corner
of the imported file at that location. Press Shift+click to center the file at that location.