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Smooth "Vector Like" Images in SBE?



 
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Old February 26th, 2009 Feb 26, 2009 10:58:11 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default Smooth "Vector Like" Images in SBE?

Alright! I finally got some vinyl and fired up my PCUT 630.

I noticed that SignBlazer Elements doesn't exactly 'render' the best.. But.. I 'vectorise' the image in SBE, cut it, and its all jagged and I don't get smooth curves.. Anyone have any idea?
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Default Re: Smooth "Vector Like" Images in SBE?

Try this: hit select and click your mouse to put a box around it; then go up in your toolbar and select manipulate, go down to weld, then select total weld. I hope this helps.
 
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Default Re: Smooth "Vector Like" Images in SBE?

Keep in mind: Poor quality/ resolution image going in = poor quality/ resolution vector coming out.

I have found that InkScape, Corel Draw, and Adobe have more forgiving vectorizing features with poorer quality images.
 
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Hmm.. so Ken.. all mighty US Cutter Wizard () do you have any words of wisdom?

I'm trying to make that into a banner and it's not quite working.
 
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Just turn fonts into outlines or curves. If they are true type fonts you are safe.
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Default Re: Smooth "Vector Like" Images in SBE?

David: Hmm.. what if it was a logo? This was custom made by a board member.. Should I have em go through and rework it?
 
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