Convert ATM to AED

Understanding the ATM and AED file formats

ATM files are typically associated with Adobe Type Manager, a legacy font management tool from Adobe. These files contain font metrics and are used to help operating systems and applications render PostScript Type 1 fonts correctly. AED files, on the other hand, are most commonly linked to Altium Designer, an electronic design automation software, where AED files store schematic or design data.

Why convert ATM to AED?

Direct conversion from ATM (font metrics) to AED (electronic design) is highly unusual, as these formats serve entirely different purposes. However, if you have a specific workflow that requires converting font data for use in Altium Designer, you may need to extract vector outlines from the font and import them into a PCB design as graphics or logos.

How to convert ATM to AED

There is no direct converter for ATM to AED due to their different natures. However, you can follow these steps to use font outlines in Altium Designer:

1. Use FontForge (free, open-source) to open the Type 1 font associated with your ATM file.
2. Export the glyph or character as an SVG or DXF file (File → Export → SVG or File → Export → DXF).
3. Open Altium Designer and import the SVG or DXF file into your PCB or schematic design (File → Import).
4. Save your project, which will now include the imported graphics in the AED file format.

Best software for the conversion

• FontForge: For extracting and exporting font outlines from ATM/Type 1 fonts.
• Altium Designer: For importing vector graphics and saving as AED files.

Summary

While there is no direct ATM to AED file converter, you can use FontForge to extract vector graphics from fonts and Altium Designer to import these graphics into your design, effectively bridging the gap between these two unrelated formats.