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As a result of http://www.signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=79196 I have switched to Cobian. Thanks Choucove. I have to say, not a bad piece of software. I've set a couple of different tasks, depending on folders that require more regular back ups and ones that don't require as...

I had to take a photo of this funny local driveway sign...

I did a quick search and couldn't find any feedback on MS Backup Utility so thought I'd post. I currently use this on my XP to back up data files. I perform daily incremental back up to an external HDD and I am happy with the way it works. It doesn't take long at all (about 10-20 minutes...

In Illustrator, they're called graphic styles, in Corel... I don't know if they exist but I'm assuming yes? The "appearance" palette and the "graphic styles" pallets offer some pretty powerful stuff in case you never knew and well worth exploring. You can basically set a huge number of...

Thanks Fred, I received the textures today. Very nice stuff - I will be using these for sure! Normally medium quality stuff is ok for mock ups, but this is the real deal and can easily be used for final art and large format print. Now I know what to do on quiet days :) I highly...

A friend in Japan sent me this link. It's scary stuff to just watch this and feel how bad it really was. http://www.japanquakemap.com/ Look at how far the big one spans. There are a total of 907 quakes recorded on that site.

I did a quick search for keyboard shortcuts in Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw, and was surprised to not find anything. What are your favourite shortcuts in Corel or Illustrator? Sorry for any small errors... I'm trying to do this off the top of my head to see how well I've remembered...

Have been using high tack hexis monomeric for small labels of late - majority of jobs have been satisfactory. I have one client who has quite demanding needs for something that sticks really well. I ordered a metre of the convex 6mil high bond to see what it's like, and tack-wise, it's...

I didn't make this vid(youtube), but came across it earlier and thought I'd like to share. A good reference. Are there any other tips or tricks you would add to the procedure in the video? Is the primer always necessary?

Hoping to accumulate 100 (or more) NICE ways to tell a customer you're not interested. It could be an old client who has always been demanding but they just pushed you over the edge with their last comment/request, or a late payer who you just can't handle any longer. Whatever the reason...

If it exists... Does anyone know of an eco solvent printable self adhesive film, which can be applied to acrylic after printing, then laser cut 'cleanly'? Just about everything is vinyl, so that's a no no (PVC can't/shouldn't be laser cut). Besides Paper, Acrylics cut really well. I...

Just came across this and thought it was a funny idea. I know at least 2 friends I could buy that for and they would be over the moon lol. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PIZZA-PRO-BOSS-3000-PIZZA-CUTTER-LASER-ETCHED-STAINLESS-/120672408885?pt=AU_Utensils&hash=item1c18a2d535#ht_1450wt_906

Just a basic question... If you charge your client $200 for an artwork/vector - I see it as them paying for my time, not the file. I've had a couple of discussions about whether or not the customer is entitled to the final output file and can't seem to get a black/white answer. In the...

Does this happen to anyone else? Is there a fix? 1) create for example 4 x A4 sized artboards in AI 2) print all pages from AI (1-4) 3) open job in VW 4) everything looks laid up ok on preview screen (everything is at correct size) 5) when you rip and print, the first page is printed at...

When a client asks you for something you don't do inhouse, do you take the job and outsource? or do you refer the client to go direct? Just wondering what the general consensus on the matter is. One example would be an engraved brass plaque. If you don't know how to make one, or don't...

Just wondering if anyone has this book, and if so, what do you think? I'm thinking about buying it but just wondering if it's only full of stuff that's already on the net or on forums, or if I'm really going to be learning something from reading it. Any opinions - or suggestions on other...

Hi everyone, Up till now, I've primarily used polymeric and monomeric vinyls for printing, and this has been good enough. I've used Avery and Aslan mainly for polymeric, and for monomeric, either Avery or other cheap generics. Main reason for this, is that I only had a 30" before, so...

I'm sure many (if not, all) of you out there have clients who are graphic designers, and order signs/stickers/promotional goods from you on a regular basis. Do you have an FAQ file, or File spec checksheet which you send these clients to assist them with supplying you the correct file...

Thought I'd post this up. It's a lengthy but thorough document about transparency settings and guidelines, both for designers and print production. http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/creativesuite/articles/cs3ip_transp.html#Introduction It might have some answers about the mystical and...

I have tried everything I know to get rid of this ink pooling on my VS-640. - heaters - feed rate - try on different media - different profiles (including using custom made with my i1) - different heat settings - uni/bi-directional - ink limits (total and individual) My previous...