Gerber OMEGA CP Reference Manual page 398

384 Chapter 35:
Scanning Artwork
Method 1: Scan in the scanner program, save the image file, and import into
Composer
This technique allows you to perform multiple scans without jumping back and forth to
Composer. Once the image(s) is in Composer, it can be printed to a GERBER EDGE or other
printing device, vectorized, or further edited.
Method 2: TWAIN interface
The TWAIN interface is a standard way that scanners and other image acquisition devices such
as digital cameras send raster data to design and editing programs. The TWAIN interface
allows you to launch the scanner program directly from the Composer File menu and place an
image file onto the Composer work surface.
To set up the TWAIN interface
1 Be sure the scanner you have includes TWAIN-enabled software.
2 Install the scanner hardware and software as indicated with the scanner.
3 Once the scanner is properly installed, choose the TWAIN device in Composer. Go to
Tools > Options > Image Tab and look for the TWAIN device section. Click the
Select... button and choose the device to be used to bring images into Composer.
To scan or acquire images from the Composer File menu (using the TWAIN
interface)
1 In Composer, go to File > Acquire Image to launch the scan software. You can scan
and save one image.
2 Perform the preview scan, crop the image, and choose the scanner settings as needed.
3 Perform the final scan.
4 When the Save Image File box opens, name the file and save it as a bitmap (BMP), in
the desired directory.
5 Click Save. The image is placed in Composer and is selected.
6 Edit or output the image as needed.
Method 3: Scan To Vector
Scan To Vector is an automated process that combines black and white scanning and raster to
vector into one procedure. The final results of Scan To Vector are vector files on the Composer
work surface ready to be edited or output.
To perform Scan To Vector
1 From Composer, Click File > Scan To Vector to open the Scan To Vector dialog box.