摘要 |
A method of transferring a representation of an image to a surface ( 12 ) of a building ( 14 ). The method comprising receiving the image as an image file, converting the image file to a raster file comprising a series of dots, scaling the raster file to the surface and dividing the raster file into a plurality of sub-components, associating the dots with markings ( 26 ), and transferring the markings ( 26 ) onto a plurality of metal sheets ( 24 ). The markings ( 26 ) may be indentations, holes, and/or bumps. The dots may be manipulated to accommodate features ( 20 ) of the surface ( 12 ), such as windows, doors, indicia ( 22 ), and edges of the sheets ( 24 ). The markings ( 26 ) are preferably transferred to the sheets ( 24 ) by a metal working machine ( 28 ). Thus, the method may include generating one or more control files that may be used by the machine ( 28 ).
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