Embedded Files
Graphics, shapes, and additional text can be added to your printed circuit board.
Option 1 : Add text to your PCB silkscreen layer
Choose the Silkscreen layer to add your text to.
Click on the DOCUMENT menu to find the drawing tools. From the DRAW menu dropdown you can choose Text.
Type some text in the box, choose a size and rotation, then move your mouse over to the board drawing and click to place the text.
Option 2: Use BMP images in the PCB silkscreen
You’ll need a black and white line drawing of your own creation
Choose the Silkscreen layer to add your image to.
Use this online converter to make the image into a 2 color image
Make sure the pixel size is under 600px in all directions. This example uses 300 x 300px.
https://online-converting.com/image/convert2bmp/
BE AWARE: Many copyrighted images on the internet will not be fully processed. You will only get half the image. There's not an easy way around this. Example:
Use the above settings, though you can change the pixel size if your image is too small.
In Fusion, choose the AUTOMATION menu.
From the AUTOMATION dropdown, choose Run ULP.
Choose import-bmp from the Autodesk Fusion Library
Then press OK
Say OK to the instructions and choose the .bmp image from your computer.
Choose black as your import color (it will actually become the color of the silkscreen paint, usually white).
Change the import layer to 25. This the Names layer. Putting your image on this layer will guarantee it shows up.
This is your only opportunity to resize your image. Do this if necessary.
Click OK and then Run Script
The image will show up near the registration mark.
To move it
A. Open the selection filter from the right side of the workspace.
B. Select only layer 25
C. Drag a box around your design. Click inside the design to move it somewhere else on the board.
Note: Hit the reset button at the bottom of the selection filter to remove any selections you've made.
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