BannerJohn
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In Flexi it will only cut what is highlighted.If nothing is highlighted,it will cut the entire job.
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When you have Inkscape open,click on help. There is a very detailed manual right there. Or there is in the latest version (4.5) anyway.It shows you step-by-step how to do things.It even actually shows you what to click on.
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I use the starter version of Flexi and it does almost everything I need. I use the free INKSCAPE for vectorizing,Flexi imports .eps and cuts with no problems. I use Corel Draw and Corel Trace on the rare occasions I need an outline or contour.There's probably a way to do this in the latest version of Inkscape but I've been so busy I haven't had time to look into it.
I Tried Signcut,and artcut, and didn't like them at all. Maybe because I'm used to how easy Flexi is to use.
You can buy the FlexiStarter on ebay for $100. I made that back the first day.
Just my 2p worth.
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www.mumpowersignsupply.com
has a full line of supplies and their prices are lower than most I"ve tried.They are local to me (almost..15 miles) but they ship.
Personally,I get most of my vinyl on ebay, I've never had a bad experience and I use a LOT of vinyl. I keep all the basic colors in stock,buy 2-3 rolls at a time of every color.
My business is banners but I do stickers,corolpast as well...I get good deals on vinyl that maybe has sprocket damage (no problem with friction feeders) or maybe one end is dented(again no problem for me) I pay average $12 per 12"x 50 YARD roll plus shipping. Very happy so far.
For 15 inch and wider,I just watch for deals or buy from Mumpower.
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I almost never do a dry application,especially on vehicles or other hard surfaces. Too many bubbles no matter how careful you are.
The hinge method has been suggested here... I often combine the 2...hinge and wet.Just do the hinge,apply the app fluid to the first side,squeegie it down,then do the second side. It works for me.
BUT for a large graphic,personally I would devide it up. I use china markers (office depot has them) to make reference lines. The lines rub off with a bit of soapy water and a lot of rubbing but come off very easily with a TINY amount of WD40 on a sponge.
Thats just how I do it,nobody told me,I just tried a lot of ways and that worked best for me.
Oh,AFTER I figured this all out I bought a DVD on ebay,sign making...has some good tips and about 3 hours on Vehicle graphics.
well worth 12 bucks,if you only learn one thing you didn't know.
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are you adjusting the setting in Inkscape before you save as an .eps? If not,you need to adjust until you get the clearest,most defined image that you can.It also helps to have a very large,clear .bmp or other image to begin with. Although I use Flexi ,I assume signcut works the same way and I never have any problems doing an .eps.
Hope this helps,maybe someone who is more familiar with signcut can add to it.
My advice would be to save your money and get Flexi...you can get the starter version for under $100. Well worth it ,to me.
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True to his word,my money has been refunded.What service! Thanks!
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How about some sort of news or comment on the 100 or so of us who bought the plotter on ebay yesterday,only to have our bid cancelled today. I was just dumb enough to go ahead and pay last night. Who did I pay to?Who has my money?
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Nice job,that. I have a regular banner customer who specializes in selling barn stars.Next time around,maybe I'll work a trade..get myself a barn star for the house. I had never thought about doing what you did.