stickyicky612 0 Posted August 16, 2009 ok this is going to be hard to explain but here i go im useing CS3 . ok heres a picture of a gun with a hand and i think theres two layers white and black how would i just make that one whole color with out them being layers . i attach an epsto see what im talking about. any help would be nice thanks in advance handgun.eps handgun.eps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ammo 6 Posted August 16, 2009 in your program you need to click combine object.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stickyicky612 0 Posted August 16, 2009 in your program you need to click combine object.... ok i cant find the combine object can you direct me to that so if i combine is that going to be one whole image will it cut the parts that is white since theres a layer in the back ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ammo 6 Posted August 16, 2009 i use signblazer, dont know that prog. here it is mabey someone else can help with your prog. handgun.eps handgun.eps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted August 16, 2009 ok this is going to be hard to explain but here i go im useing CS3 . ok heres a picture of a gun with a hand and i think theres two layers white and black how would i just make that one whole color with out them being layers . i attach an epsto see what im talking about. any help would be nice thanks in advance what cutting software are you using?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JG1977 0 Posted August 16, 2009 Using Illo3 you need to "Ungroup" the graphic first. After it is ungrouped, select all pieces. While selected, go to your pathfinder palette and click "subtract from shape area". This will essentially "knock-out" the white areas making them "transparent". Once this is done, make sure the graphic still looks like you want it to, select all again and click "add to shape area". This last step just basically ensures you have a proper outline around all parts of the graphic. With the file you supplied...I would start with the white and black rings inside the barrel of the gun, if you try to do the entire graphic in one shot, that area will probably black out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JG1977 0 Posted August 17, 2009 Forgot to mention...after you click "Subtract from shape area" you need to click the "expand" button in the palette as well for the action to take place. Do the same after you "add to shape area". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stickyicky612 0 Posted August 20, 2009 in your program you need to click combine object.... im use ill CS3 Using Illo3 you need to "Ungroup" the graphic first. After it is ungrouped, select all pieces. While selected, go to your pathfinder palette and click "subtract from shape area". This will essentially "knock-out" the white areas making them "transparent". Once this is done, make sure the graphic still looks like you want it to, select all again and click "add to shape area". This last step just basically ensures you have a proper outline around all parts of the graphic. With the file you supplied...I would start with the white and black rings inside the barrel of the gun, if you try to do the entire graphic in one shot, that area will probably black out. hey JG i ungroup it and it seem to do nothing it say to group it is that correct or is there a missing step Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
