Bitmap to Signblazer Help

[arty-rc 719]

I'm just starting out as a hobby cutter. I have been trying to cut a Cub Scout emblem for the wife. I found the emblem on line but after importing it to Sign Blazer and trying to cut I get the message that it contains a bitmap file and won't cut. I have the Inkscape "Guide to vector drawing program" but am having trouble figuring it out. I tried to change it to a jpeg with my photo program but SB still won't let it cut(I get the same bitmap message). As you can see, I am 100% GREEN at cutting vinyl. Any help would be appreciated. Please respond in terms that a newbie would easily understand. Thanks.

[jwalters69 0]

Just had the same question last week.

watch this video. 

http://www.thomasandjayme.net/flashpresentation/2ndtry.htm 

there is a lot of good info on the educational forum.

basic overview.

1.  download inkscape (it's free, www.inkscape.org)

2.  open file in inkscape

3. go to path

4.  I think it was outline

5. Important step - click and drag top layer off of graphics and it should leave the cuttable layer

6.  Save as a .eps file

7.  open in signblazer

8. hit cut

again the video is important (note it did have any sound)

Jim

[arty-rc 719]

Thanks for the info. I have viewed the video a few times and am trying to figure out the steps. The pointer moves too quick for these 63 year old eyes. I will be trying again later today. Arty