hakeemz Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 can anybody shed some light on to why plt files looked through corel draw look so messy with jaggy edges? i import the file in gift and it looks ok but just wondering what are those jaggy edges? if you type text in corel draw and then export it as a plt file, then bring it back in corel and look closely .you will see what i mean.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 SAVE IT AS EPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 NOW DON'T DO IT AGAIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakeemz Posted November 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 then gift wont let me import it as it only takes plt files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Then you need to get the image really smooth in coreldraw before exporting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 "Gift" is a bit shite Hakeemz...and before you moan I sold it ya.. I actually gave it you with a cheap machine thought it would be a good starter and learning curve... However, if you want to do logos etc importing of stuff, I recommend you upgrade to G5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakeemz Posted November 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 gift was a good start and i have learnt fair bit basics from it and i am sure i have a long way to go yet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 gift was a good start and i have learnt fair bit basics from it and i am sure i have a long way to go yet.. I'm sure your right.. we are at hand dear fellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 When you export it as a plt, there's an option in the advanced tab called curve resolution. Is this set at zero? It still gives slightly jagged edges at zero, but less than if you have something in there. It isn't as smooth as an eps export, but it may be worth a look. Seems strange that you can't get it completely smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakeemz Posted November 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 curve resolution set at .01..tried increasing it to no enhancement..went ahead and engraved it anyway and came out not bad. the larger you go on engraving size it seems to improve curves just wondering if cs3 illustrator lets you export files to plt? also 1.5mm brass ..what depth engraving is ideal for infilling with paint? and what is a better option ,,set the depth on software and have spindel sitting on zero or set spindle but leave software machining option to zero or low? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Probably best to pop into the chatroom hakeemz, be quicker to talk you through all your questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PeterKettle Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Hi hazeemz. I think the problem is that plt supports only straight lines, whereas eps supports lines, arcs and curves. Make sure your artwork is bigger than your final engraving and should be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hi hazeemz. I think the problem is that plt supports only straight lines, whereas eps supports lines, arcs and curves. Make sure your artwork is bigger than your final engraving and should be OK. Never knew that, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakeemz Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 yea thanks peter i will give that a go.. it is a minefield especially when you are having to learn gravo gift, corel draw and adobe illustrator cs3 at the same time..but i will keep at it with all you guys invaluable support and input =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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