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+## Automate generation of trace and cutout .png 
+Matt Keeter wrote a Python script that opens up Eagle and exports a number of pngs using ImageMagick.
+
+To get this script to run, use the following steps:
+* Save eagle_png.py into the folder where you keep your .brd and .sch files
+* Install (ImageMagick)[https://www.imagemagick.org/script/index.php]
+* Create a polygon over your .brd design on the Milling layer (number 46)
+* Save your .brd file and close Eagle
+* Run eagle_png using the following command $python eagle_png.py board_folder/board_name.brd