MattS 0 Posted October 8, 2007 I have been designing in Photoshop and Illustrator then importing to SB. This has been causing issues when I vectorize the images in SB. I am mainly having troubles with text. But thats not really my question here. Does anyone design like this, or do you use the software that actually makes the cuts. I am going to start trying to design in SB and hope that makes a difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sciondrgn Posted October 8, 2007 I use SB for text and signs and use photoshop/illustrator when needed for graphics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeCamaro 11 Posted October 9, 2007 You need to convert your taxt to outlines when importing from illustrator to the cutting software. That might be your problem. To create outlines select text and do this cntrl+shift+O. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted October 9, 2007 I normally design in Corel Draw then use flexi to cut it. I always have to convert my text to curves/outlines for it to cut properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattS 0 Posted October 9, 2007 Tonight I went into some of my graphics and deleted the text from the photoshop images. Then I added the text in SB and it all looks a lot better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgreenh 9 Posted October 9, 2007 I design in CorelDraw and send it to SignCut. Some graphics require different software but everything eventually goes through CorelDraw for the final design and cleanup.. I have really been impressed with Inkscape's ability to vectorize cleanly. But that is about the only thing I use Inkscape for. Yes, always convert text to curves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Terry Posted October 10, 2007 I use Illustrator, Corel, Flexi, Win Pc, Inkscape Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amv101 0 Posted October 15, 2007 I use Illustrator and import into SB.... Live Trace (vectorizing) in CS3 is great... although I generally just redraw my vectors as its pretty simple anyways... keeps the math clean to reduce cutting errors... once you learn how to use tangents... it goes quickly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gg 1 Posted October 16, 2007 I use Corel 12 to design all artwork if I need to trace something I use inkscape then bring into Corel for final clean up. I ALWAYS view my artwork in wireframe to make sure no hidden pieces or broken lines, then use signcut 2 for cutting. a friend of mine uses illustrator, he makes me an ai for his designs, I import the .ai into Corel examine and then sent to sign cut for cutting, sounds like alot of steps but aleast I know my artwork is good b4 start cutting. hope this helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrunkuliticusIII 0 Posted November 27, 2007 i tried to marry photoshop and illustrator is a good companion also, but the export paths to illustrator and save to ai format, had not idea how tempermental ai can be, i will design in photoshop now and trace it in a free software called inkscape, if u like photoshop u'll love inkscape i promise! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites