How to convert a sign blank to EnRoute and keep the size needed

[trafficbarriersolutions]

Hi,
I am using Flexi to create my traffic signs and can send the Sign Blank to EnRoute to use the CNC Router to cut the Blank out using Aluminum Composite Panels. The only problem is that EnRoute converts it to a different size than from Flexi and EnRoute doesn't have the DesignCentral tab to change your X and Y Cords. Which means, you have to change the size manually. For example: if I want to cut out a 12x18 Blank using the CNC router, I have to send the blank to EnRoute from Flexi. However, when it is sent, it has the exact same blank, only it is a different size than 12x18. Is there a way to send it to have it the correct size? And also, is there a way to use something like a DesignCentral on EnRoute to type the X and Y coordinates like Flexi does?

 

[Susan Stewart]

The way I see it is the numbers on the top are in metric, and the other one is standard. If you divide those top numbers by 25.4 you get 12.000003 x 18.000003.

 

[trafficbarriersolutions]

The way I see it is the numbers on the top are in metric, and the other one is standard. If you divide those top numbers by 25.4 you get 12.000003 x 18.000003.

How would you divide them? Is there a DesignCentral that can be used in EnRoute?

 

[Susan Stewart]

Sorry, I've never used the EnRoute software. There should be a way to "scale" or "convert" to standard. If you're going to scale, you would scale by 25.4. In other words, 25.4 mm = 1".

 

[JBurton]

There should be a setting for metric/standard.
Of course it could also be on Flexi's end, an eps with dimensions set to mm could tell enroute that mm's are the desired units.
Enroute has something like precision coordinate moves, I think it's F2, and you could rescale it with that, but I think the problem is far simpler, somebody ticked mm somewhere.

 

[astro8]

In EnRoute, go to Setup/Preferences and click on the Unit tab, then Length.
From that same window you can change to inches, mm whatever.
You can also change your Time and Speed settings.

 

[Ian Stewart-Koster]

I use Corel in metric, and Enroute in metric, and export an AI (v3) out of CDR, and import to ER, and it's always the right size.
However, scaling something up in ER, is what I'd call easy. You just do it. There's a scaling/resizing option in the menu on the left. It looks like a shape with an arrow out to the northeast.
Design central' - ? no idea
I use Corel X3 and ER 4.0 however, it sounds like your problem is imperial units. Try metric.
8 ft is 2440mm, 4 ft is 1220mm, 24" is 610 mm, 1" is 25.4 mm
Alternately with Flexi, export as a DXF, and tell it metric 1 unit = 1 mm, and import nito ER, and tell it the same thing - but you'll have to have your original set in metric - or it'll convert 1" to 1 mm

 

[trafficbarriersolutions]

In EnRoute, go to Setup/Preferences and click on the Unit tab, then Length.
From that same window you can change to inches, mm whatever.
You can also change your Time and Speed settings.

That worked for me when I transfer the blank to EnRoute!!