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EXPORT_REALISTIC array

MATRIX Array Level: 2

The EXPORT_REALISTIC array exports a realistic image file, that is photo quality of a finished PCB barebaord. Perfect for fabricaiton shops to provide their customers with a realistic preview of the finished PCB barebaord.

Note
If you wish to export multiple realistic images, than you will need to define multiple EXPORT_REALISTIC arrays.
IMPORTANT: When exporting image files, RELATIVE paths are always preferred and much safer.
Fields in the EXPORT_REALISTIC array
Description
JOB=NAME Assign Job to export. Required. Dynamic Job References are also supported.
FILE=LOCATION Path for the exported image file. The path may be either Absolute or Relative. (IMPORTANT: When exporting, RELATIVE paths are always preferred and much safer).
REALISTIC=Yes|No Output as a Realistic PCB preview image. Choose either yes or no (default: No)
WIDTH=NUM Export Image Width in Pixels. (default: 800)
BOARDSIDE=Top|Bottom Choose either top or bottom. (default: top)
MASKCLR=VALUE Choose mask color: green, blue, black, red, white, green matte. (default: green)
Note:You can also use RGB values to allow the exact color. For example:
MASKCLR=0,255,0
SILKCLR=VALUE Choose silk color: white, yellow, red. (default: white)
Note:You can also use RGB values to allow the exact color. For example:
SILKCLR=255,255,255
BOARDFINISH=VALUE Choose finish: HASL, Gold, Silver. (default: hasl)
Note:You can also use RGB values to allow the exact color. For example:
BOARDFINISH=180,180,185
DRILLCLR=VALUE Choose from: Clear, or any RGB Value. (default: clear)
Note:You can also use RGB values to allow the exact color. For example:
DRILLCLR=0,0,0
UNITS=MM|INCH Optional. Defines Units for the Zoomedbox area to use. This can be helpful to magnify specific areas or 'realtime zoom diplay' for online viewers. Left, Bottom, Right, Top must be comma separated. (default: 0,0,0,0 is used then entire extents). This is OPTIONAL and only used when someone wishes to create a magnified image using ZOOMBOX. (default units: MM)
ZOOMBOX=L,B,R,T Define a Zoomed-in area of Image. Left, Bottom, Right, Top must be comma separated. (default: 0,0,0,0 is used then entire extents)

Example EXPORT_REALISTIC Array:

# Export Realistic PCB Image of Bottom Side - Red Mask Color
EXPORT_REALISTIC {
JOB=PowerPointDino
FILE=PowerPointDino/Image/MyBottomPreview.png
WIDTH=1200
BOARDSIDE=bottom
MASKCLR=red
SILKCLR=white
BOARDFINISH=hasl
DRILLCLR=clear
}
# Export Realistic PCB Image of Top Side; at a specific zoomed-in area.
EXPORT_REALISTIC {
JOB=@active
FILE=PowerPointDino/Image/ImageZoomTopPreview.png
BOARDSIDE=top
DRILLCLR=128,128,128
ZOOMBOX=0.5,0.5,2,2
}
# Assign RGB Values for all board colors - same as online gerber viewers.
EXPORT_REALISTIC {
JOB=PowerPointDino
FILE=PowerPointDino/Image/MyBottomPreview.png
WIDTH=1200
BOARDSIDE=bottom
MASKCLR=26,75,26
SILKCLR=255,255,255
BOARDFINISH=204,153,51
DRILLCLR=118,118,118
}