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Old Paint is correct, convert to curves. Make sure your image is created the correct size in corel as trying to cut it with any changes will make problems. I had to trash my Roland software and now I use CoCut without any problems at all. Good Luck, Ken
------------------ Ken Morse Jamn Graphics Santa Cruz, CA
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One of two other things is probably happening. Number one, reduce the nodes and actually to just 2 nodes if it is a smooth curve. One on each end and use the curve handles to adjust. The less nodes, the smoother the motion of the cutter. Another thing is if the other is a roland will jump cut or jerk cut if an outine isn't set on it's smallest setting of thickness or .003. Just curious, how could convert to curves help? A curve should probably already be converted, so to speak. A font and a controlled circle are the only curves that I know that are curved in vector without being considered a curve, and they usually cut fairly smooth. I think font was created as a curve and converted to font, with a special software or something. Bronzeo
------------------ Jack Davis 1410 Main St Joplin, MO 64801
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In addition to what the others have mentioned, and Jack is the one with the most accurate advice, if you scanned an image there is a good likelihood that there are hundreds of nodes in the curves, with short straight lines between them. Using co-cut or any of the other bridge progs will still result in short straight lines because that is what is there to be cut. You will have to delete the excess nodes and smooth the curves manually to get smooth cuts.
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Pick the "Node Edit" tool in Corel, pick the object then marquee select the offending nodes. If it's not greyed out, click on "Curve" on the toolbar at the top of the screen, this ensures that those nodes actually are curves.
Now, click on the "Smooth" button just to the right of the "Curve" button, then finally click the "AutoReduce" button.
This will make those nodes curves instead of straight lines, it will smooth the curve out, and the excess nodes will be removed for you.
You will probably still need to do some refinements to the artwork.
------------------ Mike Pipes -----trapped in a box with a computer and a slice of cheese-----
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I don't have to do anything like all of the above help replys. I again cut directly from Corel with CoCut. If I had to do all of these pre-cutting tips I would be out of business... As we all know TIME IS MONEY. Ken.
------------------ Ken Morse Jamn Graphics Santa Cruz, CA
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I have Adobe Illustrator running on a MacIntosh, so of course I don't have the foggiest idea what you guys are talking about.Where can I get a copy of Corel so I can have some fun too?
------------------ Don Coplen aka "SaintPete" Coplen Designs St.Petersburg, FL dcoplen@mindspring.com
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Corel for a Mac...Version 8 I believe is the only one out. I cannot believe my ears, PC software for a Mac. I work next to a Mac graphic designer, he crashes only 4 times a day and tells me it is better now than before. I went with NT and I only crashed one time. Oh ya, I still have hair, it's just gone all grey when I started using a computer! Ken
------------------ Ken Morse Jamn Graphics Santa Cruz, CA
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I have a Mac too. I use it for a boat anchor. As far as using a cut program to convert to from a Corel/Roland combo, it is a waste of valuable time and money. Remember time is money. These folks just have a little problem that were trying to help them work out. Probably one that precious little Co-Cut wouldn't even be able to deal with. But honestly I wouldn't know cause I wouldn't buy it. I would rather save my money so I can spend more time at the lake with my Mac. HaHasnort, Bronzeo
------------------ Jack Davis 1410 Main St Joplin, MO 64801
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