koletsb 9 Posted April 9, 2012 I was given these three images by a customer in a pdf so they are already cuttable but the problem is that they are to be die cut and layered and they are in so many pieces that it has been very difficult to create. I was wondering if anyone could help me clean up the images so I am able to to the separate layers and then create the final product. Hopefully this makes sense Thanks Brandon SDSU_Logo_Collection1 (dragged).pdf SDSU_Logo_Collection_21 (dragged) 1.pdf SDSU_Logo_Collection_21 (dragged).pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb20music 760 Posted April 9, 2012 here they are, no editing/cleaning up required... sdsu_logo.EPS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koletsb 9 Posted April 9, 2012 They are still in a whole bunch of pieces making them not look as clean. Thanks for the attempt Brandon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted April 9, 2012 sometimes you have to get a professional involved, or your going to be stalled. And no job done. member drakesis does great work at reasonable rates. http://www.excaliburcreations.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb20music 760 Posted April 9, 2012 They open fine for me (in Signblazer) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koletsb 9 Posted April 9, 2012 I have no problem opening them. My problem was when I would cut them out, it would cut extra lines through the letters that I did not need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr12volt1338 116 Posted April 9, 2012 Give this a shot... All the layers needed to be separated and welded by color. All the extra lines was due to the fact it was being layered. I also eliminated the background so you may have to put another rectangle behind it. SDSU.eps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koletsb 9 Posted April 9, 2012 Give this a shot... All the layers needed to be separated and welded by color. All the extra lines was due to the fact it was being layered. I also eliminated the background so you may have to put another rectangle behind it. PERFECT! If you don't mind, how did you 'weld' the colors together? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr12volt1338 116 Posted April 9, 2012 I use Flexi and its under effect. I know you can do it with SignBlazer also I just forget exactly where it is found. Just select the whole image and weld by color. There were a couple extra "outlines" that I just deleted looked like they were only there for shadowing effect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koletsb 9 Posted April 10, 2012 Anyone know if there a weld tool or something like it in Illustrator? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted April 10, 2012 I found this just by searching on the internet, This was a question on weld for CS4 Under Window on the menu make sure that your "Pathfinder" is checked. Then select the two objects you want to weld and press the button that looks like to boxes that have been welded. If you put your mouse over the button it will show the name is Unite. Hope this helps. That merges the paths (combines/groups them). It does not, however, "weld" them. For that there tool called merge in the center on the bottom row of the little pathfinder menu. Depending on what you need both tools are helpful. If you need to merge two paths for say cutting then the Merge tool is the way to go. If you just want to combine the paths and would like control over the nodes that overlap then the Unite tool helps in that sense. Oh also make sure that the paths are made up of the same color or the tools won't work properly. Also, notice the tool tips when you hover over the icons in the pallet. The same icon will perform different functions when you combine with a key modifier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koletsb 9 Posted April 10, 2012 I found this just by searching on the internet, This was a question on weld for CS4 Under Window on the menu make sure that your "Pathfinder" is checked. Then select the two objects you want to weld and press the button that looks like to boxes that have been welded. If you put your mouse over the button it will show the name is Unite. Hope this helps. That merges the paths (combines/groups them). It does not, however, "weld" them. For that there tool called merge in the center on the bottom row of the little pathfinder menu. Depending on what you need both tools are helpful. If you need to merge two paths for say cutting then the Merge tool is the way to go. If you just want to combine the paths and would like control over the nodes that overlap then the Unite tool helps in that sense. Oh also make sure that the paths are made up of the same color or the tools won't work properly. Also, notice the tool tips when you hover over the icons in the pallet. The same icon will perform different functions when you combine with a key modifier. I have a lot to learn in AI and sign cutting in general but this will help me so much, at least with the last 3 or 4 customers that I have had. I need to start utilizing google more aswell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted April 10, 2012 I don't use google... I use a search engine, called dogpile.com It includes google and about 14 other search engines. More powerful I ask a question in the search bar. Such as,,,, how do you weld in adobe illustrator? Many answers came up fast. . Same thing with looking for fonts. Or most any answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr12volt1338 116 Posted April 10, 2012 In learning this trade Google, Youtube, and THIS FORUM.... Will be your best friends. There are also a lot of step by steps in the Instructional Section along with if you take some time and go through the section for the software you use you can learn a lot. I learn by just clicking on stuff and seeing exactly what it does. I have taught myself many very useful things by just blindly clicking on things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koletsb 9 Posted April 10, 2012 I think I have actually read you talking about that before Skeeter, I will start using it and see how it goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted April 10, 2012 I think I have actually read you talking about that before Skeeter, I will start using it and see how it goes. I find that this site saves me alot of time. I have it saved in my favorites Includes dogpile and many other useful sites http://www.gnet.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeekinz 6 Posted April 10, 2012 I found this just by searching on the internet, This was a question on weld for CS4 Under Window on the menu make sure that your "Pathfinder" is checked. Then select the two objects you want to weld and press the button that looks like to boxes that have been welded. If you put your mouse over the button it will show the name is Unite. Hope this helps. That merges the paths (combines/groups them). It does not, however, "weld" them. For that there tool called merge in the center on the bottom row of the little pathfinder menu. Depending on what you need both tools are helpful. If you need to merge two paths for say cutting then the Merge tool is the way to go. If you just want to combine the paths and would like control over the nodes that overlap then the Unite tool helps in that sense. Oh also make sure that the paths are made up of the same color or the tools won't work properly. Also, notice the tool tips when you hover over the icons in the pallet. The same icon will perform different functions when you combine with a key modifier. Great tip! I just had a problem with intersecting paths! I'm pretty new with AI so I didn't even know what to search for. I just saved a jpeg and opened it up in Vector Magic. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koletsb 9 Posted April 11, 2012 I find that this site saves me alot of time. I have it saved in my favorites Includes dogpile and many other useful sites http://www.gnet.com/ whats the difference between gnet and dog pile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted April 11, 2012 whats the difference between gnet and dog pile they are different websites. Click on the link I gave above, and you are looking at Gnet.com , which has grouped several other websites together in 1 place. Such as dogpile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
