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Robert H. Bigart
05-06-2006, 02:06 PM
I recently got Corel 10 and when I download a eps file and ouput it out to Dxf I get extra connecting lines between letters is this normal and how do I get rid of them.

:wine-smi:

Bob Bigart

Fred Weiss
05-06-2006, 02:19 PM
Convert the text to paths and the execute a break apart command.

7oaks
05-06-2006, 05:54 PM
Corel will do it to .ai files text and images.

Fred Weiss
05-06-2006, 06:05 PM
Corel will do it to .ai files text and images.

Yes and the workaround is to eliminate the Corel compounding before exporting which is the reason for the Break Apart command.

Robert H. Bigart
05-07-2006, 08:49 AM
I need a good book, but simple, checked at Barns and Noble but all they had was Corel 12 and later, any suggestions.

Bob Bigart

Arlo Kalon
05-07-2006, 10:47 AM
I need a good book, but simple, checked at Barns and Noble but all they had was Corel 12 and later, any suggestions.

Bob Bigart

Aren't "Half Price" Bookstores nationwide? For many years, I have been able to maintain a very extensive software book collection by shopping at Half Price.

Robert H. Bigart
05-07-2006, 12:39 PM
What is a good title?

I used to be indecisive
Now I’am not sure

Bob Bigart

Pro Signs & Graphix
05-07-2006, 02:30 PM
One of the best publishers out there is SAMS. They sell "Teach yourself xxxx in 24 hours". They have good layouts written in ENGLISH. Even if it is a 12 book, it is still helpfull PLUS give you insight on what you would gain by upgrading.

Rick
05-07-2006, 03:35 PM
One question, Why do you need to go into .dxf?

This may be obvious, but there is a reason I ask......forget it, I got the answer, What version of Illustrator do you have? The later versions export to .dxf.

Bobby H
05-07-2006, 06:34 PM
I'm not sure I understand the "extra lines" comment.

Very often when I work with customer provided .AI and .EPS files I find duplicate paths of lettering and other objects. To get things like certain outline stroke effects some Illustrator users will make multiple copies of the same object and leave them on top of each other -rather than expanding the effects and having only one path for each object.

Basically you end up having to delete the multiple copies of objects or your plotter blade is going to cut over the same spot of vinyl twice (or more).

When exporting artwork from CorelDRAW to Flexi (and using EPS or AI formats) I usually eliminate any pen/outline strokes before exporting. Solid fills on objects, no outlines.

GAC05
05-07-2006, 07:08 PM
Corel will do it to .ai files text and images.

If you are asking about the lines in closed compound shapes (like the center of "O"s, "A"s etc.) on export, make sure that "Simulate Complex Filled Curves" is unchecked (It is on by default) in the ai export dialog box.



wayne k
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Robert H. Bigart
05-07-2006, 07:51 PM
I use DXF files because I do all my cutting from Plans 3.0 also all doctoring up of art in Plans.

I donot have Flexi.

Bob Bigart

I used to be indecisive
Now I'am not sure