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I'm pretty sure I was able to download Sign Blazer a few months ago. Now I can't seem to find a link that works to download the software. Any idea where I can find a link? I still have my old CD but this new laptop doesn't have a CD ROM so I'm stuck with trying to download the file. Please help if you can. Thanks, Rick

Hopefully someone can help! I have been using Signblazer for a few years new and the other day I opened it up and used poly lines to outline an image, when I went to move the modes I found that the lines that used to connect the nodes were gone, The nodes are there but the lines are gone and I need the lines. Anyone have any idea how to get the lines back?

Jay, Thank you! I didn't know what I was going to do. Thanks again!

Hopefully someone can help! I have been using Signblazer for a few years new and the other day I opened it up and used poly lines to outline an image, when I went to move the modes I found that the lines that used to connect the nodes were gone, The nodes are there but the lines are gone and I need the lines. Anyone have any idea how to get the lines back?

It's all of the files, every file that I have traced since 2008 and not deleted.

Ok, I vectored a logo on Inkscape and it looks ten times better than SB's vectors. But I have tried everything that I can think of to open the Inkscape vector in SB and I have gotten one file to transfer but the image was blank, otherwise I can't get the file to show up in SB, please help if you can, thanks, Rick.

Ok, I just tried the SBE route but I don't have an SBE option?

Ok, I got this heat press to do t shirts. What I didn't know was that this machine came over with Christopher Columbus himself and on it's highest setting only heats up to about 270 degrees. Looking at most of the Vinyl heat transfer stuff that is out there I am finding that I need about 350 degrees to melt the PVC and set the film. So, does anyone know of a vinyl heat transfer film that I can buy that will work with lower temps? I am not talking about the stuff you print on and iron it on to a shirt, I am looking for real roll or sheet vinyl that I can cut using my cutter and then adhere to my t shirt. Thanks for your time, Rick.

I'm sorry if I came off like an ass, that was really not my intention so if I did, I am sorry, I know you wouldn't take the time to post if you were not trying to help, thanks for you help, Rick.

I tried to look it up but honestly, this thing is old. Old like pre Goerge Burns old. They made this thing before color film. The heat is the heat, I just need to know if anyone knows of a heat transfer vinyl that works at lower temps. Thank you for all of the posts, Rick.

300 degrees F is printed on the machine and the gauge only goes to 300 and it also says F. This machine is really old. The old lady that had it before me did t shirts but she died and I got it from her son who knows less about it than I do. He didn't have any of the material that she used so I don't have a clue as to what she used. That is why I am turning to you guys. I know all the good stuff takes a higher temp, I need something other than the walmart crap that you put on with an iron. If no one can help me than I just have a paper weight. Rick

Ok, here is my deal, I would love any help or advice. In SBE I am trying to cut a logo. I import the image and I cannot get the thing to vectorize. I have tried to Raster the image then Vector. I have tried to go to a straight vector. I have downloaded vectorizing software and tried it that way but evertime I either get no image when I hit the cut icon or I get some half image that I don't want. Am I doing some thing wrong or is it the software. I can cut letters all day but no images. I have even downloaded eps files that should work, some do but most do not. When I take the logo and go to monchrome it, I then try the vector function and it says that the image is not monochrome and cant be vectored. I know that I am rambling on a bit but I would be much happier if I could just figuar this issue out. So please help if you can! Thanks, Rick.

I have the Pcut with the sign blazer software. Everything works but when I monchrome and vectorize an image or logo it loses quality. I assume that the problem is because of the software is low in quality. Does anyone else have this issue with other types of software or am I doomed to creat crappy logos? Thanks, Rick Hopkins.

Ok, I will give it a try, thanks for your help, Rick.

Ok, sorry it took so long to get back to you with this. I did everything and it worked but the problem that I have now is that after the image is vectorized there is a considerable drop in the quality. If I use a different software will this improve or is this the quality that I can expect? I see logos that are clean and sharp everyday, all I want is for mine to look the same. Thanks for your time and your help, Rick.

I have started with a very sharp image and it loses quality right from the get go when I have to monochrome the image. So, it may be that I am losing the quality before I even vectorize the image. What I am really looking for is someone that takes an image, vectorizes it and it cuts just as the original image looked and then for them to tell me what software they are using, I'll go buy it then I will be happy with what I am doing.

I have the Pcut with the sign blazer software. Everything works but when I monchrome and vectorize an image or logo it loses quality. I assume that the problem is because of the software is low in quality. Does anyone else have this issue with other types of software or am I doomed to creat crappy logos? Thanks, Rick Hopkins.

I'll give it a whirl, thanks, Rick.

Can I cut from inkscape or does it still have to go through SB? Thanks, Rick

The only time I have had this problem is when the cutting head hits one of the shut off switches on the sides of the cutter. So if my image is too large for my vinyl it goes too far hits the switch and is done cutting? Hope this helps?

Ok, I hooked up my cutter last night, I cut out my kids names and now I am ready for a new challenge. I am having a problem importing a saved image from Illustrator 9.0 I can't seem to get it to import, I also tried to import the original art that is in a gif file. Can anyone help, I am using the signblazer software. Thanks for your help! Rick