Gerber OMEGA CP Reference Manual page 288

274 Chapter 27:
Importing files into Composer
Using the Import cursor
When you click the Import button in the Import dialog box the import cursor displays. Click the
cursor on the work surface to place the file at that location.
Understanding the Import dialog box check boxes
Embed Images
When importing an image file you have the option to embed images or to maintain the image as
a linked file. The factory default is to link images. You can set this option as the default using
the Preferences button in the Import or Open dialog box. If you import an existing Gerber plot
(PLT) file, the state of images in the file is maintained (embedded or linked).
The Embed Image checkbox in the Open and Import dialog boxes is only for opening or
importing image files (BMP, TIF, GIF, or JPG) or images within AI, PDF or EPS file that are
imported using the GSP filters. Consider these factors when choosing to embed or link images
when importing files:
Linked images
♦ Creates smaller Plot file sizes since the image files do not reside within the Plot file.
♦ A good choice if files are to be used locally (not shared with other locations or users).
♦ All image files can be stored in one location such as a remote server, for easy
organization or to conserve disk space.
♦ You must maintain linked files in the original location or be able to navigate to a
different location.
Embedded images
♦ Creates larger Plot file sizes since the image files reside within the Plot file.
♦ A good choice if the Plot files are to be shared with other locations or users.
♦ No need to maintain separate image files on the computer.
You can change individual linked images to embedded using the check box in the Image Fill
dialog box. You can not change an embedded image to linked. If you want to link an embedded
image you must delete it and reimport it as linked by turning off the Embed Images checkbox.
Create cut shapes
Turn on Create cut shapes to place a cutline on each shape that is imported. This check box is
not available if the Vinyl only check box is turned on.
Vinyl only
Turn on Vinyl only to create an OMEGA plot file that is all vinyl shapes. Fills and strokes in the
original file are ignored. All vinyl shapes import as unknown vinyl colors. Vinyl only is the
default setting of OMEGA CL and OMEGA CS systems.