HGL to DIS Conversion: FAQ
What are HGL files?
HGL files are the vintage blueprints of the digital world - they're the instructions that old plotter machines used to follow to draw technical designs with actual pens. Developed by HP for their plotters, these files tell the machine where to move, when to lift the pen, and what lines to draw. While they were big in the 80s and 90s for engineering drawings, today you'll mostly encounter them when digging up old project files or working with specialized equipment. The good news is you can easily convert them to modern formats using current software, which is handy whether you're preserving old designs or updating them for new uses. They're like the cassette tapes of the design world - outdated, but still containing valuable content you might want to preserve.
What are DIS files?
The DIS extension is associated with the DKB Ray-Tracer, a piece of software originally created by David Kirk Buck and Aaron A. Collins, which served as a predecessor for the POV Ray-Tracer. The latter software has the capacity to generate images from text-based scene descriptions and works on various platforms. Though fairly popular on PC/MS-DOS platforms at its release, the DIS format is now obsolete. It can, however, be viewed and converted to more accessible formats.
Can reaConverter convert HGL to DIS?
Yes! reaConverter instantly converts .hgl to .dis with perfect quality preservation. With its batch processing feature, you can convert multiple files at once in just a few clicks. You can even convert images directly from Windows Explorer using the right-click menu — fast and convenient.
Can I convert HGL to DIS online?
If you only need to convert a few HGL files to DIS format, feel free to try our free online free online HGL to DIS converter — perfect for small batches with no installation needed!
How can I turn HGL files into DIS on my computer?
The best way to change HGLs to DISs on your PC is to install a quality piece of software, such as reaConverter. This software is extremely efficient in managing a wide range of batch files conversions, including conversion from HGL to DIS.
How can I automate HGL to DIS files conversion?
reaConverter supports all the most useful automation features such as Right-click сonversion and Watch Folders for the most efficient automated files conversion in any software of this type.
Is there a way to convert HGL files to DIS using the command prompt?
reaConverter provides full access to all its features via Windows command line, including a high-performance command-line hgl to dis converter for batch processing.
What else can I do with reaConverter?
Convert Gerber filesCrop imagesConvert GIS filesChange format settingsChange picture DPI
