Krolla 0 Posted October 24, 2009 Whenever i convert an image with vetor magic desktop edition and then import it to Flexi my Pcut cuts the image twice as if there are 2 on top of each other (which there probably is) How can i fix this with either Illustrator (CS4) or Felxi 8? I have tried to ungroup the image in illustrator but there doesnt seem to be anything under it please help here is a image thats doing it Team XS2 EST Small.eps Team XS2 EST Small.eps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted October 24, 2009 Have you tried saving it in a lower version of Illy like CS2? I can't help you because your version of illy is Higher than mine,, I have CS2 it will not open for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krolla 0 Posted October 24, 2009 here you go Team XS2 EST Small.eps Team XS2 EST Small.eps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted October 24, 2009 I really don't see a second image, have you tried cutting it in the lower version of Illy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krolla 0 Posted October 24, 2009 i cut it with flexi 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted October 24, 2009 yes, I know, I use Flexi also. but have you tried saving the design in a lower version of illy like CS2 and cut THAT version not the CS4 saved version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krolla 0 Posted October 24, 2009 ooooooooooo ill try that tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted October 24, 2009 also save as an .ai file and not an .eps I use CS2 and Flexistarter, I don't cut two images, with .ai files. But sometimes, when I get disigns on discs with .eps files, they will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krolla 0 Posted October 24, 2009 will flexi cut .ai files? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted October 24, 2009 oh yes no problem Flexi will import alot more file types than most software. I save all as .ai files. I never use .eps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krolla 0 Posted October 24, 2009 Wish i would of known that before lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted October 24, 2009 you can do your vector in illy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krolla 0 Posted October 24, 2009 you can do your vector in illy What do mean? Are you talking about coverting images to vector Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted October 24, 2009 yes, you have trace in illy At least my CS2 does, don't you have a book with it? top of screen object> live trace> make and expand> then save as. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krolla 0 Posted October 24, 2009 Yeah in CS4 its called Live Trace. But vector magic works better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted October 24, 2009 also www.inkscape.org is a FREE vector convert and design software and actually much better than ILLY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted October 24, 2009 Well just use what you like the best... but I would save as an .ai file and try that when you cut next time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites