[sdiy] Freeware HPGL conversion? (front panel stuff)

[Magnus Danielson]

From: "Bret Truchan" <clone45 at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [sdiy] Freeware HPGL conversion? (front panel stuff)
Date: Sun, 01 Feb 2004 12:06:38 -0800
Message-ID: <BAY1-F166gZu6WY9IuX00034ddb at hotmail.com>

> Hi Magnus,

Hi Bret,

> I realized after I posted that you're probably correct - converting from a 
> .bmp or other raster graphic to an HPGL file probably isn't the best 
> technique.

It is a really bad idea actually, but you must look at it to understand why.

> I'm looking to create nice circular tick marks, like Doepfer or Modcan has, 
> around my knobs.  I'm having the panels created by Front Panel Designer, 
> which imports the HPGL files.  I've tried using Front Panel Designer's tools 
> to create the tick marks (and semi-circle), but it's not so trivial. :-(

Well, there is zillions tools exporting HPGL. Personally I would probably do a
little Postscript routine to do it and then be done with it.

> Thanks a ton!
> - Bret

What are DIY-friends good for if not SOME help?

Cheers,
Magnus