Conor Knoxx
New Member
well... my first struggle was where to post this question!
Being first and foremost "new" - this seemed the best spot
So, trying to speed up the learning curve a touch, by drawing on this huge pool of experts
Software question: I have Flexi-8 Print and Cut on the way / on order. I see in many folks sig's that even though they have top-tier sign software (Flexi Pro etc) they still have Corel / Illustrator / Photoshop etc.
Instead of waiting to install Flexi, then learning and poking around, and THEN deciding I need to order a Corel Draw (my fav of those programs) - I'm wondering if I will need it (and therefore get on the way now..)
If so, why?
As for "what I'm doing" it is the basics of cut vinyl, printed vinyl/graphics, some banners, etc. (store fronts, vehicle lettering, etc.)
For hardware I have a 36 inch cutter and a Mutoh ValueJet (on the way)
Currently, I am using a super-basic Flexi (came with the cutter) - demo versions of Corel / Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop Elements. Many things are a struggle to do now, with tons of importing / exporting / deleting / etc. I also ordered two flexi training DVD's with the flexi software to help me along, in the hopes I won't make too much of a pest of myself here :Big Laugh
Thanks in advance!
Conor
Being first and foremost "new" - this seemed the best spot
So, trying to speed up the learning curve a touch, by drawing on this huge pool of experts
Software question: I have Flexi-8 Print and Cut on the way / on order. I see in many folks sig's that even though they have top-tier sign software (Flexi Pro etc) they still have Corel / Illustrator / Photoshop etc.
Instead of waiting to install Flexi, then learning and poking around, and THEN deciding I need to order a Corel Draw (my fav of those programs) - I'm wondering if I will need it (and therefore get on the way now..)
If so, why?
As for "what I'm doing" it is the basics of cut vinyl, printed vinyl/graphics, some banners, etc. (store fronts, vehicle lettering, etc.)
For hardware I have a 36 inch cutter and a Mutoh ValueJet (on the way)
Currently, I am using a super-basic Flexi (came with the cutter) - demo versions of Corel / Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop Elements. Many things are a struggle to do now, with tons of importing / exporting / deleting / etc. I also ordered two flexi training DVD's with the flexi software to help me along, in the hopes I won't make too much of a pest of myself here :Big Laugh
Thanks in advance!
Conor