Re: gEDA-user: importing EAGLE pcb files

[tj <999alfred@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ineiev wrote:
> Hi, tj
> On 9/4/09, tj <999alfred@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>   
>> Can you import pcb files created with Eagle pcb software to pcb? I wish
>> to build an Arduino single sided microcontroller board and the site has
>> is Eagle files.
>>     
>
> Generally, no, we can't. Eagle pcb format is somewhat reacher, IIRC
> there may be many non-copper layers besides silkscreen, solder mask
> and paste, PCB does not support them yet.
>
> If you really want to reproduce an Eagle board with PCB, probably all
> you is to output the board into a PNG and use --bg-image option to
> route it manually.
>
> Regards,
>   Ineiev
>   
What I really wanted was just get an accurately sized print out for an 
etching transfer. Not to "import for change". As it turns out, Eagle has 
a freeware "Lite" version. It only allows something like 3.5"x3.5" size 
boards. Which, by chance, is larger then the board I wanted. So. I 
downloaded EageLite for linux, installed it in my home directory, opened 
the .brd file and voila! I was able to print an exact size PCB for dry 
transfer. Problem solved.

Thanks for all the suggestions tho. They are filed away in case this 
ever pops up on a board thats to big for Eagle Lite.

tj



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