autocad and pcb

[svaaa]

Hi
I use AUTOCAD for making PCB`s and trying to find out how to print or make a negative image
of PCB layout. Any ideas?
Thanks

[Lazer]

Could you save the the drg as a Bitmap then open it up in a Photo package that has a negative image toolbar can convert it to a negative.
Just an idea

[Methuselah]

The GIMP is an excellent free image editor you can get here: http://gimp.org .

It has an option to save as a negative. You should probably use either a JPEG format to save space, or if space isn't an issue, use the TIFF format. That way quality and efficiency in the overall print is maintained according to your specific hardware configuration.

[Lazer]

i agree jpeg not bitmap, iv been using bitmaps all day putting thim into Inventor at work so i was in Auto type mode when i typed it

[Lazer]

Just looked at gimp. looks good ill d/load it CHEERS

[Methuselah]

No problem. Its actually equivalent to Photoshop, except without the hefty price tag.