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Some software will do this automatically, but you need to layer the foil to achieve your desired results, blocking out the other side typically with layers of white and grey - Basically sandwiching your two viewable graphics with a layer of white, grey, white. (on clear) Hope this makes...

I think in Corel it's called Power clip. But you should be able to search in the help files for 'how to create mask'. You are on the right track. Create your vector shape or mask, then select both the vector shape and the bitmap, and hit 'power clip' or 'create mask' - or something similar...

I think you might be confusing vector transparency with a bitmap that has a background. If this is the case, draw your vector outline and create a mask. The transparency tools would be for gradients or if you have two different vector objects overlaping creating a third color with the...

We would get a knocking noise when something was haywire with the z-axis. If the Z-Axis would not read correctly or not calibrated correctly, the blade holder would knock on the up. Check to see if your cut depths are off. If so, you may just need to calibrate the Z-Axis. Good Luck!

We have a Mutoh Falcon. When doing a nozzle check, the black is not printing correctly (nozzles missing). The other colors are fine. Will a head soak address this problem? And what exactly is a head soak and for how long? Do you remove the ink from your system first? Anything else to try...

If you are talking about a mask on a bitmap, the command is alt+u, or arrange/clipping/clipping clear. Enjoy!

A regular laminate will not cut it. You will need a laminate that will take exposure to petroleum-based or other chemicals. Nitro fuel will turn your wrap into a gooey mess (ask how I know! HA!) Good Luck!

There is a license file that is tied to your specific dongle. The license file also enables/disables certain modules. Good Luck!

To use Signlab, make sure he/she has the spot foil module. Otherwise all you will be able to print is CMYK. Good Luck!

If you are looking to upgrade just for the design tool aspect, I think you might be disappointed. The text tool has some more functionality. They have enhanced the bitmap capabilities (but for me, I still use photoshop for these type functions). There are other items, but these stick out the...

tried to upload a snap shot, but didnt work out. But it's the button with the 'a a' next to the hard kerning numbers. Also, you can hold down <CTR> and double click on the line of text and it will pop up the kerning nodes. Good Luck!

Several ways to do it depending on the desire results, but an easy one to explain is make the selection, feather the selection, copy and paste it into a new document. Good Luck!

We bought a Jetster (wide format inkjet). To achieve 'saleable' results we printed on Gerber's coated media ... really pricey, but great quality. About 3.5 years after we bought it, Gerber decides they are going to wash there hands of this printer, and no longer support it, but more...

We were primarily a 'Gerber' shop and now will no longer own ANYTHING Gerber (everything from router, to plotter(s), to Edge FX). The Ion might be the best printer in the world, but with the Gerber name behind it, it just became something Gerber won't support in a couple of years. Just cant...

I think the reality is you need those other programs. For AI stuff, you can ask your clients to convert the strokes to outlines and to merge like areas, then save as an early version of AI (8 or earlier). Sometimes if I am having trouble with PDFs (assuming your trying to RIP them), I just go...