On 10 Sep 97 at 9:50, WF AUTOMA‚AO wrote:

> Janusz J. Mlodzianowski wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> > Sorry, this is slightly off topic.
> > I want to convert a pcb layout file which is in gerber format
> > to PostScript to print on paper. Are there any ready made utilities, with
> > the source code, in Public Domain available? What about GhostScript?
> > BTW have you tried to make a layout mask using transparency, ink jet
> > printer and photoresist, is the quality and contrast acceptable?
> > I have tried using laser printer, but have found that the black areas were
> > slightly transparent to UV, so the resulting pcb was practicaly unusable.
> > I also had no lack using this special transparencies (TES or something else)
> > which you iron press on a copper board.
> > Thanks for comments,
> > Janusz
>
> Try www.shareware.com or www.simtel.com, a use "CONVERTER" as search
> option!
>
> Miguel.
>

Was the uPPER cASE thing a joke, or a real tech problem, Miguel?  The
PICLIST needs to know...

Whilst on the off topic area of postscript, can anyone explain to me
the difference between a print-ready post-script file, and an EPS
(encapsulated post script) file.  Where does one obtain the
encapsulant? <g> (or encapsulating file).
MikeS
<mikesmith_oz@nosp*m.relaymail.net>
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