Pastimes 0 Posted May 21, 2010 I really hope this question is not repetitive, but I could not find an answer via search. I have a complex-shaped, multi-colored graphic that is about 6" x8". I want to print it on opaque transfer paper and simply "cut it out" with my LaserPoint. In other words, I don't want to cut into the graphic, just around the outline of it. It is not just a shape to cut out nor is it just a silouhette. It seems like such a common thing, but the steps to do it seem to evade me. I would appreciate some help, links, etc. to guide me through this process. Thank you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted May 21, 2010 contour cutting is explained in the Laser Pointer user manual http://support.uscutter.com/index.php?_m=downloads&_a=viewdownload&downloaditemid=42&nav=0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeBlow 5 Posted May 21, 2010 This maybe some help. I don't know what software you're using. http://www.signcutpro.com/files/pdf/setup_contourcutting.pdf Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted May 21, 2010 Well, he is in the Signblazer thread, so I would guess SB only a guess though LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pastimes 0 Posted May 21, 2010 Thanks for the suggestions. But perhaps I am not putting my question correctly. I designed the graphic in PaintShop Pro as a .tif then imported it into Corel Draw X4 (which is still new to me) for the vectorizing part. However, the tracing function degrades the image too much (its even worse in SignBlazer). So I am probably putting the cart before the horse in regards to the contour cutting question, since I have yet to get the quality I need outputted for cutting. Any suggestions here? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted May 21, 2010 use inkscape.org to vector. FREE software. tutorials in inkscape thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
