theycallmeSDZ 0 Posted June 1, 2010 Ok, so I converted my image to monochrome. I dont know how you guy drag and delete the original. Could someone help me out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wally1 0 Posted July 6, 2010 i want to know how to master vectoring with signblazer as of:faces and full color pictures or can some1 let me knw of a better program known for tht kind of work!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annmarie 0 Posted February 2, 2011 Did all of the stpes to vectorize, but when I sent it to the cutter it was just a big black blob, What am I doing wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bayotle 26 Posted February 2, 2011 Did all of the stpes to vectorize, but when I sent it to the cutter it was just a big black blob, What am I doing wrong? If using sb, send it to the cutter and then look at the layers on the left side. I ran into a lot that appeared to be a black blob but selecting the other layers it cuts correctly.....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prototype66 20 Posted February 21, 2011 choose the color you want to cut in the upper left bow on the screen. There usually are two or three colors in there. For layering I believe. Big blob under color and next box down top layer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinboy30 9 Posted February 25, 2011 I am new to vinyl cutting and need help with converting bitmap/.jpg images to vector in sign blazer. I have inported images to signblazer, followed the instructions to convert bitmap to vector, and the images not only become distorted, but are also inverted. Am I missing a key step in converting images to vector? I am basically (at this time) looking for crosses, Christmas trees, pumpkins and skulls. If the process of converting bitmap to vector is complicated, would it be simplier to just purchase the vector art software from us cutters? and if so, which package would include my images.. Please help.. The problem is with the original image. Not all images can be vectorized at any level with out distortion. You may need to move/edit nodes and delete any that may be causing the image to distort. Vectormagic is an online subscription and will vector better than signblazer. Black and white images without shadows can be vectored in signblazer easily. The multi color ones are more difficult. Just remember you can cut straight from most eps. files in signblazer. So anything vectored in inkscape, or any other design software can be used as long as it is AI or eps. If the image is inverted, just mirror and rotate to the proper look. Some times it is easier to just use free drawing over a image to trace the image, essentially copying an image by hand. But it is effective alternative to vectorizing. Here's sample of the process including light cleanup work in node edit. The last image was drawn with node edit over a customers picture of their logo. It took about an hour to get the entire thing drawn that way but was far easier to do then trying to get it to vector correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjfields3078 0 Posted September 5, 2011 That was a big help thanks i love this form... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L Town Graphics 0 Posted April 6, 2012 I didn't read all of the responses but this is what i do -open image in inkscape -trace the image (trace bitmap) - remove original image -ungroup the trace (to get the best one posiible) -make any modifications -save as a eps file 300dpi open signblazer import the image size and cut hope this helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nastassia2003 0 Posted August 1, 2012 I imported a .jpg into SB, made it monocrome, and then vectorized it... I tried to cut it after that, and it still said it was a bitmap. Am I missing a step? I have had the same exact problem can some on please exsplain how I can get this to work because all of my pics are Jpg files Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted August 1, 2012 I have had the same exact problem can some on please exsplain how I can get this to work because all of my pics are Jpg files download inkscape.org which is FREE follow this tutorial https://support.uscutter.com/hc/en-us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hangarace 2 Posted December 12, 2013 L Town Graphics hit on the best way for me...just thought I would pass it along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArchieBrown 0 Posted August 13, 2015 Thanks L Town Graphics that works for me, how can I now put breaks in the lines to form bridges for stencil cutting please? I tried the eraser but that removes the image, painting over part of the line refuses to give me the desired results too. Not used to vectors and how they work I am afraid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted August 13, 2015 Archie, This is a really old post and L Town hasn't been active for a couple years. What program are you using? Normally you can draw a rectangle or some other similar shape and place them where you want the bridge to be and weld them together to create a stencil effect. Performing these actions vary from program to program but the end result is the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,451 Posted August 14, 2015 I'll make one comment and leave it at that --- When vectoring, avoid trying to vector texts. Best thing is to TYPE the text from scratch with a matching font. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites