[sdiy] looking for a hpgl editor

[Dave Magnuson]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Matthias.Herrmann at jeppesen.com>
To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 7:12 AM
Subject: [sdiy] looking for a hpgl editor


> hi all,
>
> i'd like to add some more graphic to my future schaffer frontpanels.
> to import hpgl-files would be a fine way to do this, i think.
> does anybody know an easy2use hpgl editor and whre to download
> (shareware/freeware)?
>
> thanks in advance,
>
> matthias

Hi Matthias,

Are you certain that you'll need an HPGL editor?    I don't use schaffer's 
software, so I'm unsure how their import function works, BUT:

I use HPGL plot files every day for work.    You can create these files from 
any software you choose.    I use AutoCAD and plot to file using the HP 
Draftmaster II drivers to create my HPGL files.   I can view them in OCE 
Reprodesk, and I then ship them to our print shop.  I downloaded the HP 
drivers from HP's website, but they also come on a standard Windows install 
disk.

It's possible that you could use any drawing program of your choice to 
create the graphics, plot them to file and import it into schaffer's 
software.

This is, of course, assuming you can import the HPGL file and add it to your 
existing Schaffer design... instead of having to edit the entire faceplate 
as a whole.   Since I've never used their software, I'm unsure if this is 
possible.... but hopefully it is!

Hope this helps,
Dave