Gerber OMEGA CP, Reference Manual

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322 Chapter 28:
Exporting Files from Composer
Exporting to a Gerber Artwork Definition File (GAD)
The Gerber Artwork Definition (GAD) filter creates a GAD file. A GAD file is a public version
of Gerber plot file similar to a CMX file produced by CorelDRAW. Gradient fills are supported
in GAD. In the Export dialog box you can turn on Convert text to curves and set export options.
Click the Options button to open the Export Options dialog box. Choose from the following
available options to modify export settings:
Units
Choose Inches or Millimeters as the measurement type in which to export the file.
Export Complex Fills as Complex Fills
Turn on Export Complex Fills as Complex Fills to convert gradients in the PLT file to gradient
fills in the GAD file rather than a series of individual shapes (stripes).
Turn off Export Complex Fills as Complex Fills to export gradient fills as a series of stripes that
are used by a graphics program to simulate a linear or radial fill.
Tip: With Complex Fills turned off, you can create interesting special effects. For example,
export a gradient fill as a GAD file, then import the same GAD file back into Composer. You
can then apply a distortion to the striped graphic to create a fill that follows the distortion.
Exporting to Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language (HGL)
The Hewlett-Packard® Graphics Language (HGL)
filter creates an HGL file. In the Export dialog box
click Options to open the HPGL
™
Output Filter
Setup dialog box. Choose from the following
available options to modify export settings:
Profiles
Choose a profile to select the printer command
language to be used when creating the HGL file.