August 4, 1995

Artwork Adds RS274X Support to ASM 500/501/502 for Windows

Version 5.23 of Artwork's DXF to Gerber translator family now supports RS274X format. This applies to both the DXF to Gerber translator and to the Gerber viewing program. Designers of both PC boards and RF/analog artwork will appreciate the ability to deliver RS274X to their mask and board shop. What's equally important is that our GBRVU program lets you view and plot 274X exactly as the photoplotter will create the film - a feature that is not available from any other DXF to Gerber translator.

What is 274X?

• The aperture list and format information are embedded in the beginning of each file. No need to transfer this information separately anymore.

• Custom aperture descriptions are now part of the 274X language. Special pads such as thermals can be exactly described without need for photoplot or CAM operator's to manually create them.

• Filled polygons are supported. Your complex files are greatly reduced in size.

• Merging of multiple layers "Paint and Scratch" is directly supported. No more complicated compositing instructions that incur CAD charges at the mask shop.

For more details about RS274X click here

Price and Availability

ASM 500/501/502 are available for Windows 3.1/Windows 95 and Windows NT. The programs are written in 32 bit code on NT. They cost $2000/$995/$495 respectively. To arrange a demonstration click here to send us an email.