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  1. Grommets in Onyx 21.1 are placed in the middle of an image

    Whenever I put grommets on a banner in onyx 21.1, they aren't spread across the whole banner and instead are put on maybe half of the banner and there will be grommet marks in the middle of the art. (Ruining the banner). They don't appear in the preview and are spaced 24" top/bottom/ sides...
  2. Looking for advice on how to set up "tiled" print files

    We have a 12'x16' file that we are looking to tile into 4'x8' sections so we can make one big sign out of 4'x8' MDO panels. We have a new artist who doesn't have a ton of experience and I only know the basics of design and layout. Can anyone lend us advice on the best way to set up each...
  3. Here's one to make ya laugh

    Salesperson gets an email from one of our major clients. Description for a road side sign to let people know they've moved. Would like 2 6mm pvc 4fth x 8ftw. Then types out the text to be on the sign in the email. Also includes a jpg of a logo to include in the layout (side note: the jpg is...
  4. Moving to a bigger shop. Working on the layout...

    New location is 21' x 90' x 8'. Mainly one large room with a couple restrooms and a storage room in the back. I want to separate the front 24 feet with a wall to create the showroom/front desk area. There is no heating so I plan to install 9 baseboard heaters, two thermostats and a good...
  5. car wrap print layout

    Hi Everyone, how does everyone layout their vehicle wraps? pics? Cheers
  6. Geometry wizards?

    Hi Folks. I am tasked with applying reflective material to various sizes of traffic cones. You see them all the time with flagging crews, construction sites etc. The reflective material is wrapped around the cone (I would like to have a bit of an overlap). How do you lay this out for cutting on...
  7. finally, a satisfying job

    So I've had a recent run of clients who stubbornly insist on terrible designs.. job satisfaction was critically low until this guy came in who was after a logo, vehicle graphics and business cards; with the only design specs of 'orange/ black colour scheme, traditional-esque feel but I'll trust...
  8. Flexi Production manager layout

    I've got a sign that I'm trying to run side by side on a 54" roll on my Mutoh. I can't seem to get it to do it. It only wants to run 1 column and 2 rows. I can use my imposition software to do it, but I thought there might be a way to do this in flexi directly. Any ideas? I've attachd the...
  9. Pole Pocket Math and Pipe Diameter?

    Newbie here with 20+ years of digital sheetfed experience, 6 months General Sign/Wide Format. I have been elected to start up the Wide Format Division. What is the best logic/math to use while I layout a banner in Illustrator (any CS Program)? I want to avoid having to visit my stitching partner...
  10. Jobs wont show in Layout window

    see attached screen pic Any idea why I can't get my files to show in the layout window? I've updated.. rebooted Cleared job log... rebooted Initialized application rebooted Uninstalled Versaworks rebooted Re-installed Versaworks rebooted Updated from new install rebooted downloaded and...
  11. Stair Graphics?!?

    Hey Everyone! I have a customer requesting stair graphics. I have been in touch with multiple vendors for suggestions, but some advice from someone who has actually done them before would be much appreciated! The stairs will be outside, they will get VERY heavy foot traffic and the customer...
  12. Ninneman Trucking Layout

    Ninneman Trucking Layout

    Layout for Ninneman Trucking of Halstad, MN. Lettering for sleeper on a Kenworth.
  13. Bigwoods layout

    Bigwoods layout

    Layout for truck lettering for Bigwoods Quality Handyman Service...the owner's name is Grandbois, which means "big woods" in French. I wanted a retro or throwback feel to it. Client let me run with it.
  14. High Impact Price Layout

    High Impact Price Layout

    Al done in vector, except image, with massive radiants using Flexi 7.5.
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