EXPORT_SVG array

MATRIX Array Level: 3

The EXPORT_SVG array exports any number of SVG files (Scalable Vector Graphic) to a folder. SVG files are primarily used for rendering two-dimensional graphical images.

Note

IMPORTANT: When exporting SVG files, RELATIVE paths are always preferred and much safer.

All SVG files are XML formatted.

Fields in the EXPORT_SVG array

	Description
JOB=NAME	Assign top Cell to use. Required. Dynamic Job References are also supported.
FOLDER=LOCATION	Path for the exported SVG files. When exporting as a Folder, one SVG file is exported for each Layer. The folder path may be either Absolute or Relative. (IMPORTANT: When exporting, RELATIVE paths are always preferred and much safer).
FILE=LOCATION	File path for the for the exported SVG file. When exporting as a File, only one SVG file is exported for all Layers. The file path may be either Absolute or Relative. (IMPORTANT: When exporting, RELATIVE paths are always preferred and much safer).
UNITS=IN|MM	Choose SVG file units from: IN, MM (default: MM)
OutputTextAsPolygons	Output text as polygons.
LineWidth=SIZE	Default line width in millimeter (default: 0.1). If zero width, lines will not be visible in most SVG viewers.
IncludeAttributes	Adds attribute information to the SVG file (like Nets, Part Number, etc.)
BACKGROUND=BLACK|WHITE	Assign the background color for the generated files. (Default: BLACK).
OutputArcsWhenPossible	Whenever possible output arcs.
FlattenInserts	Output insers as flat data (i.e not defined in Defs). May increase file size.
UseApertureDefs	Define complex apertures in the SVG defs. Reduces file size.
Purpose=TYPE	Define the SVG Purpose types available: viewer, stackup, stackup-boardonly, panel-outline, output-errors (Default: VIEWER)

Example EXPORT_SVG Array:

EXPORT_SVG {
   JOB=PowerPointDino
   FOLDER=mySvgFilesOutput/
   LineWidth=0.1
   IncludeAttributes
   OutputArcsWhenPossible
   BACKGROUND=white
}
 
#This sample generates a Panel Outline drawing
EXPORT_SVG {
    JOB=@active
    UNITS=INCH
    FILE=myPanelOutline.svg
    purpose=panel-outline
    BACKGROUND=white
}
 
#This sample generates a drawing of any detected DFM Errors
EXPORT_SVG {
    JOB=@active
    UNITS=INCH
    FILE=myDfmerrors.svg
    purpose=output-errors
    BACKGROUND=white
}