[sdiy] recreating front panel layouts

[harrybissell]

It will take HPGL for one...

H^) harry

"R. Drake" wrote:

> I didn't realize that the Shaeffer software could import other graphic
> formats, like a scanned image.  what formats do you do the
> scanning/repairing in?  then do you have to trace over the image w/ FPD's
> tools?  or will they do panels direct from scanned artwork?
>
> lbd
>
> on 12/26/04 2:54 PM, JH. at jhaible at debitel.net wrote:
>
> >
> >> Hi,
> >> I'm sorry if this question is offtopic as it doesn't relate to musical
> >> instruments in this case.
> >> I'm wondering if there is a straightforward way to re create or repair a
> >> front panel for an old piece of equipment I now have.
> >> the original panel was I think Letracet wording on a painted aluminium
> >> panel.
> >> the problem I have is that the paint is now falling off !
> >> any suggestions ?
> >> regards Peter
> >
> > If you want to replace it, you could put the old panel on a scanner,
> > "repair" the layout in software, and have a Schaeffer panel made
> > from that file.
> >
> > JH.