Key Features and Functions

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Full Importation of PCB CAD File

BluePrint uses PCB CAD data to drive the documentation process. Components, pins, assembly mounting sides, layers, vias, nets, assembly variants, part attributes, drill holes and symbols, are just a few of the data records that can be imported into BluePrint to accurately create PCB document elements.

User Benefit: Creates PCB documentation elements intelligently and accurately. Reduces error prone manual methods of document creation.

Multi-media Import Formats

Digital content such as JPEGs, BMPs, GIF, etc may be imported and used in the drawing. BluePrint also allows the importation and use of audio and video files to be imported and stored with the documentation package. The multi-media files may be linked within the documentation drawings. BluePrint invokes the users registered media player to play the audio/video file. This function allows users to use multi-media applications such as video recording the process for a complex sub assembly, in addition to the traditional note and detail approach to PCB documentation. The result is clearer instructions with less ambiguity and potential for deviation in the manufacturing process.

User Benefit: Creates new opportunities to articulate complex manufacturing instructions. Reduces chance of error in fabrication and assembly.

Exotic File Importation

Data from other Windows® applications can be imported and used in the BluePrint documentation package. BluePrint imports PDF, RS274X, DXF, XML, ODB++, JPEG, GIF, TIF, BMP. BluePrint’s clipboard function also allows cutting and pasting with other applications including text and raster graphics.

Drag, Drop, Draw

All elements are added by dragging and dropping.

• Pallet elements
• Import Task Pane elements
• Mechanical Component views
• Gallery elements

Fast Drawing Element Placement

All drawing elements: PCB Views, Charts, details, text boxes, note blocks, etc; are treated as elements on the drawing and can be quickly added and modified as needed by the user. Each element may be scaled, formatted, transformed (Rotated, mirrored, flipped, etc) independently of each other element. There is no limit on the number of elements that can be placed on a drawing.

User Benefit: Faster document creation and editing.

Full Word Processing with Spell Check

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BluePrint supports a full word processor with both on-line and batch spell checking, font, and paragraph formatting. BluePrint creates documents in local languages such as Italian, German, Japanese, English, etc.