I am currently running SIGNLAB for my designs. It does not let you do really colorfull designs. For instance nice fades, Highlights on shades etc. is there a better Sign Software that someone knows about. It would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Paul
Posted by Jason Davie (Member # 2172) on :
What are you talking about?
Because that sounded a little harsh Edited to add:
I've been using Signlab now for about 5 years and if u learn the program u can do fades and highlights and all that..
Jason D
[ November 02, 2005, 10:10 PM: Message edited by: Jason Davie ]
Posted by Rick Chavez (Member # 2146) on :
What kind of signs are you designing?
Posted by Paul Vartanian (Member # 6113) on :
Sorry Guy's,
I am used to Casmate Pro. I know I do have some learning to do with this program. I've only had it for a couple of months.
Posted by Don Coplen (Member # 127) on :
It's just too bad there isn't better training available for these programs. Books just don't help that much, in my opinion. Exploring a program's features and quirks is a time consuming process, and when you're using that program to feed your family, the learning curve can be unnerving.
The best way I've found to learn has been to look over a pro's shoulder while they work, and ask lots of questions. But, I lucked into an unusual and ideal situation. How many times are you going to find a roomfull of seasoned Signlab users, and if you did, have them eager to teach you?
Posted by Jason Davie (Member # 2172) on :
Ok.. My message sounded real harsh.. sorry.
You really have to play with the shadow sction in signlab.. You will get the hang of it. You could also try like corel draw or adobe ill. to get more effects and import them into signlab to cut.. others know a way to cut right from corel draw but im not sure how to do that. I mainly use signlab for everything. It just takes getting used to..
Jason D
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Casmate Pro is an outdated program that is no longer sold, serviced or updated. It is a 16 bit program and all the current ones are 32 and moving to 64 bit.
I was a die hard CasMate user for many years. The blends are klunky and don't print all that well. The program was written for cutting vinyl, although the editing tools in CasMate I still like better than anything currently on the market.
CasMate transitioned into Inspire and company mergers led that into Flexi Sign.
Posted by John Arnott (Member # 215) on :
CorelDRAW ! ! ! ! ! !after Signlab
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
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Posted by Ricky Jackson (Member # 5082) on :
I attended "Signlab University" and learned a LOT about using the tools that most everyone overlooks. Rob Ivers is an awesome teacher and knows the program backwards, forwards and inside out. I don't know if they still offer the classes but if you get the opportunity, take it; it's money well spent. IF you take the time to watch the instructional CD you can learn a lot, probably even more if you actually read the manual (nope, I haven't read it either, LOL).
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
I don't think there is one software program that is "best". To me, its all in what you are used to and what you want to be able to do.
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