Thanks for all the replies.  I'm sorry I haven't made myself clear.  I'm
more interested in what package you use to create your graphics as to how to
produce one off labels.  I plan to build multiple units and will have panel
labels made.  Is there a graphics package designed towards making panel
layouts?  If I use Corel to import the autocad dxf, is there some graphics
library out there for it that would have graduated potentiometer graphics
and the like?
Thanks again,
FJ
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There are a number of ways to accomplish panel graphics, and it is hard to
make them look professional.

I print them in AutoCad in color, and buy some laminating self-adhesive
vinyl sheets at an art store and laminate them to the control panel.  This
works OK for one-off instruments for the lab, but it isn;t really
professional enough IMHO for a customer.   Cut them out with a razor
knife.

For pro work you could probably go to a sign shop and have something made
that looks professional.  It will cost unless you are doing a lot of them.


There are a number of self-laminating sheets you can put in your printer
as well, I like the vinyl on top though for cleanability.


-- Lawrence Lile



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Hi,
I need to draw some panel graphics.  I have drawn them in Autocad to cut
out
with a CNC router.  I would like to import that into a program and draw
the
graphics to have panel labels made.  I'm curious what is the best solution
for this?  For example, I've got to draw the circular 0-10 around some
pots.
   Also, what format does it need to be submitted in.  Thanks for your
help.
Thanks,
FJ

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