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cerby · November 12th, 2007

Hi Guys, I have just orderd my first cutter the Roland GX24 ouch! just trying to sort out some cutting software, I have Photoshop CS2 is this compatible with the GX24 and will the software that comes with the Roland have a Photoshop plugin? I have seen reference to Illistrator so I am guessing Photoshop is as good or better.. any help is appreciated
Cheers

lgiglio1 · November 12th, 2007

I use illustrator and there was a plug in for that with Cut Studio. Search the forums and i think you will find your answers. I cannot remember how I set mine up, but I did a search and found things to walk me through it.

Chani · November 12th, 2007

Unfortunately, I don't think you'll be able to use Photoshop with your new GX-24. A plotter needs vector information to be able to cut, and Photoshop, while having minimal vector capabilities, isn't compatible with a plotter. Most importantly, the GX-24 doesn't come with a driver that will work with Photoshop, only Illustrator or CorelDRAW.

There MAY be a solution for Inkscape, or at least you'd be able to import vector information from Inkscape (a free vector program) into Cut Studio, so you don't NEED to spend any more money, but I'd HIGHLY suggest getting Illustrator or CorelDRAW and working DIRECTLY from one of those two programs. Of course, there will prolly be someone that will say that's completely unnecessary, and they're prolly right.

cerby · November 13th, 2007

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Originally Posted by lgiglio1


	I use illustrator and there was a plug in for that with Cut Studio. Search the forums and i think you will find your answers. I cannot remember how I set mine up, but I did a search and found things to walk me through it.

Cheers, I guess I need to spend a bit more cash! I am thinking Corel Draw might be the way to go, unless anyone can suggest a "better price" equivelent product. What advantage would a dedicated software product such as Sign Lab/Fexi Sign have over Corel Draw other than price!

Cheers
Dave

charles95405 · November 13th, 2007

Photoshop is not for cutters....I don't think...unless you create the jpg..in photoshop and use the software that comes with the roland and the optic eye to cut an out line...

Best bet is to get Corel Draw..biggest bang for the buck...to get your design ready to cut... You will need it vectorized and you can't really vector a photo...in the sense we use.

The software you mentioned is pricey. I would suggest learning cut studio which comes with the cutter..learn it and then you will know which of the other programs offer what you want..