Sue2 920 Posted August 7, 2015 I am thinking it's time to retire the trusty SignBlazer Software and move on to more current software that offers stand-alone design & cut ability. SignBlaser is a great program but unfortunately no one has taken up the challenge of updating it... so as each year passes it is becoming obsolete. I don't want to "rent" a "Cloud" version of ANY program. I want the disk and want to be able to upgrade my computer without worrying about program transfer problems. So, what would be your advice? I already have & use for every day graphics: SignBlazer CorelDraw 7 Adobe Creative Suite 6 which includes Illustrator Good and BAD points of the software are welcome. Of course, price will be a consideration also... but not the uppermost priority. Thanks in advance for any input. Sue2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted August 7, 2015 Many of those same concerns are what led me to VinylMaster Pro. Sue. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted August 7, 2015 I faced a similar dilemma and went with vinylmaster pro also. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quitetitan4 90 Posted August 7, 2015 Vinylmaster Pro I love it so far! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quitetitan4 90 Posted August 7, 2015 Here's the free trail but u can only cut test files..http://www.iifuture.com/vmdemo/Ord_FreeTrial_VM_01_FC.html You its under $300 from them on Ebay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macon Innovations 228 Posted August 7, 2015 Another vote Vinyl Master Pro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coaster36 327 Posted August 7, 2015 Sub'd. My trial counter on signblazer is up to about 1,000,000 by now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted August 7, 2015 Personally I like designing in corel X7 and sending to cut master 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coaster36 327 Posted August 7, 2015 Can you do contour cuts with vinylmaster pro? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted August 7, 2015 Sub'd. My trial counter on signblazer is up to about 1,000,000 by now. Why are you still using that version? The no nag, no counter version has been posted here for years. .and is still FREE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coaster36 327 Posted August 7, 2015 I think I tried to download it and it never worked or I was having issues. I know I tried and went back to the old one. All I use it for is cutting so its not to big a deal but I think its time to upgrade too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coaster36 327 Posted August 7, 2015 Does anyone have any information on vinylmasters crossgrade pricing? I may be misunderstanding it but If I tell them I used signblazer and inkscape and want to go to vinylmaster they give me a discount? Sorry to hijack the post.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue2 920 Posted August 7, 2015 Does anyone have any information on vinylmasters crossgrade pricing? I may be misunderstanding it but If I tell them I used signblazer and inkscape and want to go to vinylmaster they give me a discount? Sorry to hijack the post.... No hijack...I was wondering how much the Crossgrade discount was too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted August 7, 2015 Can you do contour cuts with vinylmaster pro? Yes...pretty much 'one click'. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted August 7, 2015 Crossgrade is a discount for basically saying you use something else now. No follow up or even proof you have what you say you have. And like Skarekrow said contour cutting is the easiest of any program I have seen. It was the real selling point for me because of all the 3G transfers I do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted August 7, 2015 BTW I just remembered I went with the top version XPT not pro and I use a lot of the extras on a daily basis doing print designs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue2 920 Posted August 7, 2015 But, how much is the discount from the listed price? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macon Innovations 228 Posted August 7, 2015 Dang it....I use XPT as well....Not PRO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signyouup 178 Posted August 7, 2015 Pricing http://www.vinylmasterpro.com/buy/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted August 7, 2015 http://www.vinylmasterxpt.com/buy/ You can buy it in monthly payments also but it costs more that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quitetitan4 90 Posted August 7, 2015 Remember they have everything on ebay cheaper but no payments!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted August 7, 2015 Can always buy it on ebay and get paypal credit if you don't have it. over $100 gets you 6 months free if paid by date. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quitetitan4 90 Posted August 7, 2015 I offered a little lower and saved a few more bucks, even though I felt bad the program is so good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomk 19 Posted August 8, 2015 How does the Vinylmaster Pro/XPT compare to the SAi Flexi software? Do they do the same thing? If not, what is different about them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coaster36 327 Posted August 8, 2015 BTW I just remembered I went with the top version XPT not pro and I use a lot of the extras on a daily basis doing print designs. What are the differences between pro and xpt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
