Cut multiple objects within one job

[oc63rag]

Here's what I'm trying to do: take one file with about 200 unique shapes and print and cut. I'm designing in Illy CS2, printing to a Seiko and cutting on a Grapthec from Photo Print 5 DX.
I called Scanvec and they said it can be done but has to be set up within Illustrator.
Does anyone know how to select all the different shapes and apply cut lines to each one? Is this one step (select all) or do I have to go through and select each shape?
Thanks for any help.

 

[ChicagoGraphics]

I do that with Mimaki FineCut software

 

[oc63rag]

How do you do it with Finecut? Maybe I can figure out how to do it with Photo Print by using your steps.

 

[Ron Helliar]

You must do it on each shape individually if the goal is to have 200 unique shapes & sizes cut on the plotter. You can then assemble them all together in Illy or use the nesting feature of your rip software.

 

[oc63rag]

I do that with Mimaki FineCut software

Chicago, would you elaborate on this?

 

[eforer]

Here's what I'm trying to do: take one file with about 200 unique shapes and print and cut. I'm designing in Illy CS2, printing to a Seiko and cutting on a Grapthec from Photo Print 5 DX.
I called Scanvec and they said it can be done but has to be set up within Illustrator.
Does anyone know how to select all the different shapes and apply cut lines to each one? Is this one step (select all) or do I have to go through and select each shape?
Thanks for any help.

Create an action (macro everywhere else except adobe land). Illustrator has a reasonable SDK if your handy with JS or VB.

I also use finecut, its money for stuff like that.