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  1. Question Corel Draw Question

    There are a plethora of macros for use within corel. I have over a hundred. I didn't know how to code but learned by example and reading. 1 click dimensions swap colors custom spacing crop marks plotter registration marks delete empty layers label colors replace shapes/replace with clones line...
  2. NEW AND FROM TX

    Welcome to the show p.s. are sign shops bigger in Texas too! :roflmao:
  3. How do you hire?

    Unlikely you'd go wrong with retired military. "Retired military" means 20yrs active duty service, already have the best medical insurance and a pension. "Retired military" can still be as young as 38. Disciplined, great work ethics, gets along with others etc. I'm paid pretty well for the area...
  4. How do you hire?

    We are situated within close proximity to a major college. We found out that the Graphic Design Instructor tells there students to demand a certain pay. Had a kid come in to inquire about the graphic design position we had open at the time. Tried him out for a couple of days. Came in wearing a...
  5. How do you hire?

    Occasionally an Indeed posting and an ad on our street reader board. Problem is the pool of good quality applicants is getting harder and harder to come by. My wife has also experienced this in the hospitality industry too. Not many can pass the mandatory drug test and/or background check. Not...
  6. Script fonts are the best fonts

    I have to agree with the assessment that the title makes no sense. In the title you're stating your opinion that script fonts are the best. I had no idea that you were looking for the name of a font. Script fonts have there place but not best in every case. Especially particular script in all...
  7. removing grommets

    Signs hang from a Yard Arm with a "rider" also hanging from them hence the grommets at the bottom.
  8. New Theme Park Sign Maker

    Welcome, spent my 1st honeymoon at Busch Gardens. I think I know you. lol
  9. Some things won't combine in Corel

    Made myself a little macro that helps but still not full proof. Sub CombineUltra() Dim s As Shape, n As Node, sr As ShapeRange, crv As Curve, sp As SubPath For Each s In ActiveSelection.Shapes If s.Type = cdrCurveShape Then If s.FillMode = cdrFillWinding Then...
  10. removing grommets

    Yes, painting them is what I suggested. This customer has been nothing but a pia (realtor) from the get go. Originally had these signs outsourced for print. Didn't like the color. You mean the vector logo you gave us! So we agreed to just cover over them with decals after extensive colors swatch...
  11. removing grommets

    Funny how everyone assumed I was referring to a banner. lol 25 double-sided 18"h x 24"w .040 alum with 2 grommets at the top and 2 at the bottom. Customer approved the proof which clearly indicated brass colored grommets. Now wants them black. I saw a tool possibly available at JoAnn's. It's...
  12. Need Help in search of window vinyl

    It may not be on that exact link I gave for Stouse but they do have the capability. Best to call them and explain what you need.
  13. removing grommets

    Anyone have a tool or trick to removing grommets? I mean a lot of 'em.
  14. Need Help in search of window vinyl

    Outsource it. Stouse
  15. Vehicle Dimension template

    I assume you don't have access to said vehicle? Don't need templates. Use photos.
  16. What was the smallest change you made in your business that had the biggest impact?

    Switching from the "antiquated" i.e. "old school" method of manually tracking jobs with job jackets, multiple wall mounted process files and large wall mounted wall tracking board and going to trello.
  17. New member in Idaho

    :welcome:. Any way you can cut out the middle man I'd be for it. I understand given your "small" real estate situation though. I don't see why outsourcing 90% of jobs couldn't be possible. Good luck to ya.
  18. Making Vehicle templates

    Powerclip = CorelDraw term Clipping Mask = Illustrator term I use a simple macro in corel to scale actual images of the vehicle. The templates don't work for me. Too many variances with body moldings and such. Slap a 1" & 12" magnet to the side of the vehicle use that to scale in Corel...
  19. The Vaccine - you going to take it or no?

    I'm not afraid of the vaccine and not into all the conspiracy theories. I'll likely get it if the opportune time arises. That means the planets have to be in line. i.e. I'm not about to wait in any line for hours on end twice! I'm old if the virus takes me out, good riddance. I'll consider it my...
  20. Question Corel Draw Question

    I've been running X7 since it came out. Also still on WIN 7 pro. My system flies and very rarely locks up requiring a program restart. I use corel extensively from simple sign designs to very large complex customer supplied pdf's. Also use photopaint as opposed to photoshop. We have a...
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