dnewcomb 0 Posted February 16, 2011 Something to do with groupings or something. While the graphic on the screen looks fine, I've done something horribly wrong. The cutter cuts the wrong stuff! It's cutting through letters and other various things. See if anyone here can figure out where I screwed up? Warneymk2.ai Warneymk2.ai Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prototype66 20 Posted February 16, 2011 View in outline and delete whats not needed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnewcomb 0 Posted February 16, 2011 Yes, that would be the easy thing to do if it was easy. Which it isn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted February 16, 2011 Did you ever get a quarantee anything was going to be easy Only thing easy it to pay someone else . Learning anything new is not usually easy . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neron15210 10 Posted February 16, 2011 Did you ever get a quarantee anything was going to be easy Only thing easy it to pay someone else . Learning anything new is not usually easy . +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prototype66 20 Posted February 16, 2011 Yes, that would be the easy thing to do if it was easy. Which it isn't. Sorry I said anything..... Just trying to help mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark-s 1,126 Posted February 16, 2011 Might do well to start over, I know thats not what you want to hear. But I can`t tell what you did there. mark-s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted February 16, 2011 Convert to Raster, delete the vector, then trace. I did one like that a few days ago and it came our great. It took a lot less time than cleaning up all of the ovelapping entities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prototype66 20 Posted February 16, 2011 there's the answer...good call Jay. Bet that will clear up my issue with one I am working too. I was told to delete the extra stuff and I am still working on it! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted February 16, 2011 These are the files. I started wth the .eps and ended up with what is in the .zip file. It turned out really clean and I used the default trace settings. logo.zip logo.eps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark-s 1,126 Posted February 16, 2011 I managed to get the banner out of it in vector from the file supplied by Dion. Didn`t have the fonts, If (Dion) wants just the banner PM your email. mark-s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnewcomb 0 Posted February 16, 2011 Nah nothing is ever easy guys I'll give what Jay said a shot. Someone sent me a PM saying I should of "welded" which may of been a step missing in the instructional guide I read on here. So I'll look into that one too. Thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bayotle 26 Posted February 17, 2011 Did you ever get a quarantee anything was going to be easy Only thing easy it to pay someone else . Learning anything new is not usually easy . Obviously you have more money than me cause parting with my cash isn't all that easy!! Thinkin about that, probably better you have more money, otherwise you'd be wanting all my good looks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted February 17, 2011 Here is what I came up with: Warneymk2.eps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark-s 1,126 Posted February 17, 2011 Nice job Jay. mark-s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted February 17, 2011 The method I used works great on single color designs. I haven't tried it on multi color designs. Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted February 17, 2011 Did you ever get a quarantee anything was going to be easy Only thing easy it to pay someone else . Learning anything new is not usually easy . Obviously you have more money than me cause parting with my cash isn't all that easy!! Thinkin about that, probably better you have more money, otherwise you'd be wanting all my good looks! I was being a bit sarcastic Bay . The only way to learn is to really try & go thru the learning process . I am a major newbie at many things connected with sign making . I do exactly what I want to do but would like to do everything including getting a printer someday , but the motivation is not there for me right now . The money might never be there as some of those things are a " major " commitment & money usually has to be pried out of my grasp . If I ever need/want to jump into new things , I will have the same mindset as Dion . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bayotle 26 Posted February 17, 2011 OMG That was sooooo a joke! you tweak'n again??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnewcomb 0 Posted February 17, 2011 I totally agree with the "learn by doing" concept that many forget these days. I was just hoping someone could point out where I went wrong in my construction of the sticker so then I could remember for next time. The one thing I find out about doing rastering is that it does lose a bit of the quality. I guess there's some tweaks in Illustrator that I'm missing out on. Funny thing is - I'm doing this for a mate, and he's paying me with a 6 pack. So whenever you guys are in Brissy, Australia - drop me a line and I'll shout you a beer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted February 17, 2011 Well, I hope you are in the dry part of your county. Stay safe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnewcomb 0 Posted February 17, 2011 Cheers Skeeter - sure am dry. Pitched in to help the unfortunete though, so karma feels good to me. Have now run into a different problem with my cutting software...time for a new post. In the Signcut section. lol. I cna't catch a break today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted February 17, 2011 OMG That was sooooo a joke! you tweak'n again??? Hey Bay , R E L A X .. take a deep breath & don't forget those meds .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted February 17, 2011 I totally agree with the "learn by doing" concept that many forget these days. I was just hoping someone could point out where I went wrong in my construction of the sticker so then I could remember for next time. The one thing I find out about doing rastering is that it does lose a bit of the quality. I guess there's some tweaks in Illustrator that I'm missing out on. Funny thing is - I'm doing this for a mate, and he's paying me with a 6 pack. So whenever you guys are in Brissy, Australia - drop me a line and I'll shout you a beer. I agree that rasterizing is not a substitute for doiing it right the first time, but if it's what you have to work with it is a fast solution. You do lose some of the detail. Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bayotle 26 Posted February 17, 2011 OMG That was sooooo a joke! you tweak'n again??? Hey Bay , R E L A X .. take a deep breath & don't forget those meds .... I dont do drugs, not even asprin!! Hmmmm maybe that explains y i'm so high strung.... ;D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted February 17, 2011 Well back off medicating yourself with the Jack then .... :D0 ( spelling correction .. " back on " was meant to be " back off " ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
