Numerical Innovations Ace Translator description
ACE (Advanced CAD Exchange) is the Ultimate Link between EDA and CAD file formats.

ACE (Advanced CAD Exchange) is the Ultimate Link between EDA and CAD file formats. Ace Translator 2007 is a "easy-to-use", fast Multi-Format CAD Translator that gets accurate results.

ACE converts to any format in just 5-clicks! Numerous translators are available to support a wide variety of file formats: GDSII, OASIS, DXF, IGES, Gerber, Postscript, PDF, TIFF, LEF/DEF, and more. ACE also has a built-in viewer which allows users to view and plot converted data.

Here are some key features of "Ace Translator":

· Fast and Accurate data conversion.
· 64-bit version can handle files Larger than 2GB!
· Support for Network & Enterprise licenses.
· Import files: DXF, GDS-II, Gerber, OASIS, Postscript, HPGL, TIFF, BMP, JPEG, PNG
· Export files: DXF, GDS-II, Gerber, OASIS, Postscript, PDF, IGES, TIFF, BMP, JPEG, PNG
· Unlimited Hierarchy, in both directions
· Unit Conversions
· Over 24-translators built into this one tool!
· User defined layer settings
· User defined cells
· Flatten any hierarchy on export (optional)
· Includes ACE Built-In Viewer
· Detailed Help Documentation

ACE Built-In Viewer

Features
· Query Any Object
· Add Rulers
· Measure Point-Point
· Measure Object-Object
· Find Instances
· Generate Reports
· Correctly display Step/Repeat Cell Arrays, and Composites.

Advanced DXF Import Features
· Supports DXF files from AutoCAD (12 to 2007)
· Automatically Joins Adjacent Lines & Arcs
· Converts a MInsert's to Step/Repeat data!
· Polygon De-Embedding (solves the polygon-inside-polygon problem)
· Supports TrueType fonts
· Supports compiled AutoCAD SHX fonts
· Checks for 'Bad' Polygons, and moves them to an error layer, so they may be quickly identified
· Create Merge Layer Composites (Dark/Clear)
· Handles all Angle transformations.
· Arc Deviation - maintain high-resolution and quality for both small and large radius arcs.

Advanced GDSII Export Features
· Automatically "Chop" large polygons into multiple smaller polygons.
· ACE 2007 Boolean engine flattens composite (dark/clear) objects to re-entrant polygons.
· Flatten Hierarchy - no cells (optional)
· Handles all Angle transformations.

Advanced DXF Export Features
· Outputs an optimized DXF file that is compatible with all CAD systems
· ACE 2007 Boolean engine flattens composite (dark/clear) objects to re-entrant polygons.
· Flatten Hierarchy - no blocks (optional)
· Handles all Angle transformations.

Plot Tool: Plug-In (Optional)
· Most powerful & cost-effective IC/PCB Plotting tool on the market today!
· Create High-Resolution PDF's of translated data for review with colleagues or customers.
· Up to 'E' Size(34"X44") plot area
· Up to 2400 DPI resolution
· Includes Smart-Raster
· Includes Smart-Detail
· Color or Black/White
· Plot to ANY Scale
· Plot Layer Legend
· Plot Ruler
· Customizable Plot Header.
· Outputs to standard Paper Sizes: A,B,C,D,E,A4,A3,A2,A1,A0
· No Waiting - Optimized PDF files plot in under 1-Minute


Requirements:

· 128+ MB RAM recommended.
· 120+ MB of free hard disk space.
· Super VGA (1024 x768) display.
· High Color (16 bit) graphics card.
· 4X CD-ROM drive with 32 bit drivers.
· Mouse. Intellimouse (wheel mouse) recommended.
· Internet connection recommended.


Limitations:

· 21 days trial