Xmom 0 Posted October 31, 2009 and then convert it to be able to cut? Here is what I am trying to do. I am trying to put various words in different fonts in the shape of a Christmas tree. Does that make sense? Thanks, Starla I did download Inkscape thanks to a suggestion here but it is overwhelming and not sure if that is the program I want to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lueman 19 Posted October 31, 2009 if you have ms-word and corel x3, yes you can. just save it in RTF format then import to Corel then convert text to curves & export to eps , but keep fancy stuff to a minimum. It's a little complicated but possible, But won't it be easier to build it in your favorite paint program then import directly to SB and vectorize??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted October 31, 2009 Have you tried CTRL+C to copy the text from Word then CTRL+V to paste it into your cutter program? Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xmom 0 Posted October 31, 2009 I do not have Corel. It seems like it 'should' be easier to do it in Inkscape but I am still learning as I just downloaded it a few days ago. Jay, I have not tried that...I just use SB for my projects and buy most of the designs premade. I wanted to try my hand at making one and have it done in MS Word since that is an easy program. I will have to try that...although I am sure I will need more help, thanks! XMom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lueman 19 Posted October 31, 2009 You Have Microsoft Paint, right? So create it there, save as BMP and import to SB then vectorize. BTW save yourself some steps and do everything in one color in paint then after vectorizing in SB set your colors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xmom 0 Posted November 1, 2009 Oh gosh, lueman, my horrendous lack of computer skills is going to show...I 'guess' I have MS Paint. I have never used it if I do. I will do some checking. I was just planning to type the various words in the shape of a tree and do them in different fonts, but will be done in one color to start. Believe me when I say I am doing these just for fun 95% of the time. With a deployed husband and five kids, I don't have time to do this as a business. (although that is a goal for the future) If I am successful at doing it in MS Paint, how do I go about vectorizing after importing it in SB? I have other graphics that I have purchased that I often use in SB when I import. Thanks, XMom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xmom 0 Posted November 1, 2009 ETA: I checked my computer under all programs and there isn't a MS Paint listed...am I looking in the wrong place? Thanx, XMom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xstreme 0 Posted November 1, 2009 Upload the MS Document and I will take a look at for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xmom 0 Posted November 1, 2009 I am not totally satisfied with my font choices but this will give you an idea of what I am trying to do. I first tried to upload as it but it is a docx file and wouldn't let me so I saved it as a pdf. Thanx! XMom JOY.pdf JOY.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xstreme 0 Posted November 1, 2009 What cutter program do you us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest crshirts Posted November 1, 2009 Start All Programs Acessories Paint shoud be in list Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xmom 0 Posted November 1, 2009 I am using Signblazer. I do have MS Paint...just wasn't looking in the right place. :- XMom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xmom 0 Posted November 1, 2009 Jay, you again make it sound so easy...I admire your knowledge. When I went into the document and hit CTRL and C it did nothing... Thanks, XMom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted November 1, 2009 Jay, you again make it sound so easy...I admire your knowledge. When I went into the document and hit CTRL and C it did nothing... Thanks, XMom Sorry, I hadn't actually tried it before. I can get the text to copy in but it didn't work like I thought it would. The text comes in Backwards and upside down. Have you tried just creating it in your cutting software instead of Word? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xmom 0 Posted November 1, 2009 I haven't tried but guess I can give it a shot. Thanx, XMom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted November 1, 2009 The biggest plus of doing it in your cutting software is that you can still edit the text. Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lueman 19 Posted November 1, 2009 Here is the SDB file just open it in SB it still needs some work. The problem is when you saved it as a pdf you didn't in-bed the fonts so when I opened it with Corel, Corel substituted standard fonts instead, so I was forced to use the alt-prtscr method then vectorize in SB. xmas blessings.SBD xmas blessings.SBD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xmom 0 Posted November 1, 2009 Jay, so true...I am just not that good at using SB yet. lue, what am I missing? It looks great!!!! I am headed out the door to church but will try it in SB later today. Perhaps when I open it I will see. thanx!! (and I have no idea what you are talking about as 'in-bed' fonts. I just saved it to pdf because when I tried to upload here it wouldn't accept a docx...should I go back and save it as something else? XMom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xmom 0 Posted November 1, 2009 Well, it took many attempts but I did manage to re create the document in SB. I don't know if I did it right as I adjusted the height/type of the text in each line so that the lines would increase to form the shape of the tree. Now, though, after I saved it, the file is huge and the document is about 22 x 28. I cannot figure out how to decrease the size down to 11 x 11 so that I can print it and put it on a glass block. (I didn't add a star on top but can do that alone) Usually, when I work with a saved document (the ones that I have purchased) when I double click on the image, it allows me to change the size...for some reason, this SB document isn't. Help! XMom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lueman 19 Posted November 1, 2009 just select all and use the habdles to shrink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xmom 0 Posted November 2, 2009 I used the Rr button and resized it. Now though, the next is right in the middle of the page when I click to cut. It would be an awful waste of vinyl. How do I move it to the top left corner and then I would even have room to duplicate (found that button, too one right next to it and conserve vinyl. Thanx! XMom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lueman 19 Posted November 2, 2009 Just select the design SB will move it to the lower right corner, unless you have something away from the main design you shouldn't waste any vinyl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites