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Which Cutting Software?
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ProColorGraphics
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Don't certain cutters have plug-ins for Illustrator that allow you to cut from it?
FatCat
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You can download a free trial for SignCut X2; http://www.signcut.net/
and/or their new product SignCut Pro; http://www.signcutpro.com/
I've been using SignCut X2 for over 2 years. Been a very reliable program with several nice features. You can either do a subscription based purchase or a lifetime license that comes with a dongle.
and/or their new product SignCut Pro; http://www.signcutpro.com/
I've been using SignCut X2 for over 2 years. Been a very reliable program with several nice features. You can either do a subscription based purchase or a lifetime license that comes with a dongle.
BobbyFosson
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What brand and model of vinyl cutter do you own?
Craig Sjoquist
New Member
good question ... can you cut from ..GIMP anyone know or do you need another software
since my Coreldraw X3 is in my downed desktop and can not remove to transfer to laptop all I have is the cheap china software for cutter and ..Gimp which I've barely use, confusing to me but keeps trying
since my Coreldraw X3 is in my downed desktop and can not remove to transfer to laptop all I have is the cheap china software for cutter and ..Gimp which I've barely use, confusing to me but keeps trying
OldPaint
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since my Coreldraw X3 is in my downed desktop and can not remove to transfer to laptop all I have is the cheap china software for cutter and ..Gimp which I've barely use, confusing to me but keeps trying[/QUOTE] now you got me confussed............
COREL X3 DISC...........with serial# can be loaded into any other computer......
COREL X3 DISC...........with serial# can be loaded into any other computer......
Robert H. Bigart
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How to cut direct from Illustrator & COREL
Hi Guys
First of all you must get a NULL MODEM CABLE to go from computer to (plotter) cutter.
Make sure it’s a NULL MODEM CABLE and not just a PRINTER CABLE.
Null Modem serial cables allows two DTE or DCE devices to communicate with no conflict in data transmission
Then convert your line weight to the thinnest (the one with 2 ARROWS).
Set all lines at Wire frame.
Export as a .DXF file.
Send your .DXF file to your Printer.
Set your printer preference to your plotter cutter at PRINT.
REMEMBER YOU MUST CUT FROM A .DXF file.
This works for me and I hope it works for you.
Thank You,
Bob Bigart
Hi Guys
First of all you must get a NULL MODEM CABLE to go from computer to (plotter) cutter.
Make sure it’s a NULL MODEM CABLE and not just a PRINTER CABLE.
Null Modem serial cables allows two DTE or DCE devices to communicate with no conflict in data transmission
Then convert your line weight to the thinnest (the one with 2 ARROWS).
Set all lines at Wire frame.
Export as a .DXF file.
Send your .DXF file to your Printer.
Set your printer preference to your plotter cutter at PRINT.
REMEMBER YOU MUST CUT FROM A .DXF file.
This works for me and I hope it works for you.
Thank You,
Bob Bigart
I have signcut pro but it does not work on windows 7 very well, so I have reverted back to using the mimaki supplied plugin for illustrator.
I used to like signcut, because I also use inkscape a lot and it supported that nativly, however I rarely touch inkscape these days and if I do I export to ai to cut.
The other bonus with signcut and the like is you can design on illustrator in your office, then use signcut out the back, no need for 2 copies of illustrator.
I used to like signcut, because I also use inkscape a lot and it supported that nativly, however I rarely touch inkscape these days and if I do I export to ai to cut.
The other bonus with signcut and the like is you can design on illustrator in your office, then use signcut out the back, no need for 2 copies of illustrator.
OldPaint
New Member
WHATCHUTALKINBOUT WILLIS????????????????
i cut from COREL, been doing this since version 3!!!!!! NO NULL CABLE NEEDED.
with the proper driver, set up plotter in corel,and treat it as a printer, using a PRINTER CABLE, set desktop work space to emulate plotter, asign a hairline to all you want to cut......WALA you done!!!!
