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theteeshop · September 28th, 2008

I found a vector version of art which I have included in this post. I tried to cut it, but it didnt look like it should have.
Arent vinyl cutters suppose to cut vector images? Maybe I am doing something wrong.
How can I cut this to look realistic and professional?
obama11a-1.jpg
Any help will be great!!!

Thanks in advance!!!
Roz

Anotyad · September 28th, 2008

Hi Roz,

What were the results that you got when you sent it to your cutter? Also what programs are you using?

AdriaticBlue · September 28th, 2008

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	I found a vector version of art which I have included in this post. I tried to cut it, but it didnt look like it should have. Arent vinyl cutters suppose to cut vector images? Maybe I am doing something wrong. How can I cut this to look realistic and professional? Attachment 6311 Any help will be great!!! Thanks in advance!!! Roz

Hi Roz,

Given the picture you have is a .jpg file, that means it's Raster (or Bitmap), not Vector. Here's a site that explains the differences: Bitmap vs.Vector

Have you found a Vector picture of him? That's what you'll need.

Look for it with the file type ending in .eps or .ai .

theteeshop · September 29th, 2008

I just look like to much was missing from the face to recognize who it was,I used cadworkx. Is there a better one I can use? I know this can be done, but not sure how.

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	Hi R What were the results that you got when you sent it to your cutter? Also what programs are you using?

Anotyad · September 29th, 2008

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	I just look like to much was missing from the face to recognize who it was,I used cadworkx. Is there a better one I can use? I know this can be done, but not sure how.

I know exactly what you mean now Roz. I and many others on this forum use Adobe Illustrator to produce the vector image. With Illustrator you have several 'Tracing' styles that will produce varying results. I usually test each style out in order to get the best looking one. When you vectorize an image, it is sometimes inevitable that you will lose some detail. I've never used Cadworx, but give Illustrator a try. I'm sure it will work for you. Let us know how you get on.

theteeshop · September 29th, 2008

Thanks,
I only have n older version on Illustrator, and i am not very good with it.
I understand that Illustrator cs3 has a tracing option. Does this work well or do u need a lot if experience?

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	I know exactly what you mean now Roz. I and many others on this forum use Adobe Illustrator to produce the vector image. With Illustrator you have several 'Tracing' styles that will produce varying results. I usually test each style out in order to get the best looking one. When you vectorize an image, it is sometimes inevitable that you will lose some detail. I've never used Cadworx, but give Illustrator a try. I'm sure it will work for you. Let us know how you get on.

mycraftytoys · September 29th, 2008

I use Corel and I have found it to be very user friendly and easy to make things vector and take to cut studio by Stalhs and cut.

mrdavid · September 29th, 2008

All so inkscape is prety good for vectoring and it is free.

Anotyad · September 30th, 2008

The tracing option in CS3 is really easy to use. Just a one click facility to do it. I have produced the vectored image from the same photograph that you are welcome to have. Trouble is, I can't post the .ai file on here for you to get it (only .jpeg). If you post me a private message with an email address I can upload it to my own webserver. Then I will email you the web address to download it.

theteeshop · September 30th, 2008

Corel? Ok what version? I have older version and I tried it before, but had a hard time sending to cutter. What version do u use?

Thanks for the info;-)

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