fenceman 0 Posted January 13, 2012 i made a fence graphic in paint. i would like to import it into sbe and cut it. how do i go about doing this, i saved it as a jpeg but cant get it to show up to import it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fenceman 0 Posted January 13, 2012 i got it into sbe, now im trying to convert it from a bitmap to something that will cut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted January 13, 2012 Is it just a simple picket fence? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfought 120 Posted January 13, 2012 here you go all you have to do is weld the parts you once you get it how you want it. fencepost.eps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fenceman 0 Posted January 13, 2012 yes its just a picket fence. what i have figured out so far, i saved the picture i made as a jpeg, then i was able to import it, i selected the image, clicked mode, clicked monochrome bitmap, then hit vectorize. that gave me two images. one right on top of the other. i separated them deleted the original. tried to cut, but a pop up appears, says: can not open the output device. error intillizing cutter. usually i can unplug the usb cord (frome computer to cutter) and plug it into another usb port and go into setup and select the new usb port, but thats not working. idk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fenceman 0 Posted January 13, 2012 that graphic you posted works, but i still ran into the same issue with the pop up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted January 13, 2012 Wouldn't it be easier to just create it in SignBlazer? http://screencast.com/t/7fH2pWG8Qy Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fenceman 0 Posted January 13, 2012 a smart one you are.... i had no idea about the node edit, i tried once before but used only squares lol and it didnt look right. i tried a few minutes ago to cut a sign i had cut before, thinking that the fence image was the reason it wouldnt cut but it still popped up and said the same thing about can not open output device. any idea on how to fix that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,717 Posted January 13, 2012 make sure your com port numbers match in your computer device manager and Signblazer. You should not keep plugging and unplugging your vinyl cutter, by doing that you are assigning it a new com port number. Best to always have a dedicated computer for your vinyl cutter and leave it plugged in. Or possibly if you absolutely need to unplug it. Then plug it in while the computer and vinyl cutter are BOTH off, that might help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted January 13, 2012 I had connection problems using USB when I first got my cutter. I changed to a serial connection and have never had a problem. There is truth in what Skeeter says. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fenceman 0 Posted January 13, 2012 ok i turn the computer and cutter off, plugged the usb port into a different port, turned the computer and cutter on. opened sbe went into setup assigned the correct usb port to it according to the device manager, and it still will not cut. normally: sbe will freeze the computer and i will have to restart the computer, change the usb port that the cutter is plugged into, and swap it in sbe setup before it will ever cut again, unless i just missed a much easier way to do it. thats the reason i was changing the ports when it said it couldnt open the device Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fenceman 0 Posted January 13, 2012 im stupid to most of this, what is the diff. in serial connection and usb? is it something i can change by buying a new cord? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,717 Posted January 13, 2012 here is just an example, can be purchased many other places, you connect the serial cable that came with your vinyl cutter to the pin end of the adapter, then to your vinyl cutter. It makes a secure connection. http://www.uscutter....DAPTER-KSPADAPT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted January 13, 2012 If you have serial ports on both your cutter and your computer it's a matter of using the proper cable. If you don't have a serial port on your computer, that's when you need the Keyspan Adapter. My PCut came with a serial cable in the box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fenceman 0 Posted January 13, 2012 ok, so thats the only way i can get it to cut at the current time? my cutter was used when i got it. i have a manual, cutter, usb cable, and power cord Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted January 13, 2012 You may be able to get it to cut playing with settings but that is how to keep this problem from happening again in the future. Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fenceman 0 Posted January 13, 2012 ok thanks to all of you for helping me out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
