Is there a way to print a negative image of the board layout? I am using negative acting dry film and need a reverse image of the positive print that is displayed on screen.
I can't find anything in the help index or any options to allow that. I am using V14.0.6.
Select output. Select 'Windows' printer (not available for gerber). Select layers as normal. Select settings. There is an option 'Positive/Negative'. Use Button on left hand side of box and software will demonstrate positive and negative. Select as required. Select position as required and Run.
Thanks Dave. At first I couldn't select the Positive/Negative item as it refused to respond. I found out that I had to have the layer that I was printing selected in the left hand box. Once I did that I was able to select the Positive/Negative option.
The only problem with using Output instead of print is that it placed the printout down at the lower left side instead of the center of the page. I guess this is because it is following the Gerber X-Y start co-ordinates.
It would be nice to have the Negative option available from the Print menu. Maybe a feature for a future upgrade........
The last option allows you to select centre and rotate. I find that it works more consistently than Print. You can also output to a dummy printer (I use PDF995).
Yes, I found that option a little while after I posted my last reply. I also had to play with the settings in order to get the drill holes to show up on the negative printout.
Negative Print
Posted - 23 Dec 2011 : 18:44:18
