Full Version: Sending a proof via e-mail (NH)
From: geebeau [#1]
22 Feb 2007
To: ALL
Is there a way to convert the Gravostyle 98 file to a file that can be e-mailed as a proof? I tried saving as an .eps file, but the fonts came through messed up. My client said I have to convert to curves or outlines, but I have no idea how to do that.
I have the IS 400 machine running Gravostyle 98.
Thanx,
Steve
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#2]
22 Feb 2007
To: geebeau [#1] 22 Feb 2007
I'm anxious to hear a response from someone who has had success with this. I've tried about every file format variable and had the same issues with the text if I try to save it in a vector format and import it into CorelDRAW.
I would suggest making your layout as large as you can on your screen in GravoStyle 98, press "Alt-PrintScrn", then open the image in Corel PhotoPaint from the clipboard. Crop everything out but the layout and save this as a jpg. This takes a few extra steps, but produces a very nice display of your layout.
EDITED: 22 Feb 2007 by DATAKES
From: gravure (INFOGRAVE) [#3]
22 Feb 2007
To: geebeau [#1] 22 Feb 2007
Hi,
I used a program called Leadtools. It is installed as a regular print driver.
You just print to this driver and it creates a .pdf file. It has worked very well for me. Before printing be certain to have your view as Graphic as opposed to wire. This driver can be used for any software to create a .pdf file.
Here is the link........
If I remember correctly, I paid $49US for the software.
Regards,
Glenn
From: John (JOHNDT) [#4]
22 Feb 2007
To: geebeau [#1] 22 Feb 2007
Not sure about Gravostyle, but there's an easy way with CorelDraw without a need to convert to curves or make any changes to your layout.
Select:
File
Publish to the web
Web image optimizer
A split window will appear; on the right side, choose JPEG from the drop down menu and save. I save with the same name as the original layout so that the files are together, one with .cdr extension, one with .jpg extension. The JPEG file can easily be place in e-mail.
Hope this helps,
John
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#5]
22 Feb 2007
To: gravure (INFOGRAVE) [#3] 22 Feb 2007
Glenn,
That sounds like a neat tool and would be a nice quick solution. I am doing more and more e-mail proofing, so this would be a time-saving, cost-effective tool for me.
Gravostyle 98 is the only program I have this issues with, although I still love the program. I'll see if someone on the forum comes up with a solution before making the investment.
Thanks for the idea.
EDITED: 22 Feb 2007 by DATAKES
From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#6]
22 Feb 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#5] 22 Feb 2007
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From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#7]
22 Feb 2007
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#6] 22 Feb 2007
From: logojohn [#8]
22 Feb 2007
To: geebeau [#1] 22 Feb 2007
http://www.gadwin.com/printscreen/
This is similar to the windows prt scr function but
it lets you select the area you want to capture instead of the whole screen.
Latest version also captures from the 2nd monitor if you use dual monitors instead of both full monitors. You can select your output folder, size dimensions to rescale to, file type and more.
The Xenetech workspace has rulers starting at zero from the top left in both directions. I capture the rulers with the layout. When you save as a jpg you can't really tell how big it will be in the real world so it gives the customer a better idea.
I find the freeware photo viewer/editor from irfanview.com much better for simple quick editing and use it as my default viewer for jpg and bmp. It opens in 2 seconds instead of the 15-20 that corel photopaint takes.
A great tool for resizing for email is the "do not fit anything" so you will
see the actual size displayed so you don't send something that is 3 screens wide.
From: geebeau [#9]
22 Feb 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#2] 22 Feb 2007
From: logojohn [#10]
22 Feb 2007
To: geebeau [#9] 22 Feb 2007
you then have to paste it somewhere like a photo editor and save it as a jpg from there.
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#11]
22 Feb 2007
To: geebeau [#9] 22 Feb 2007
Steve,
You need to hold down the Alt key as you hit the Print Screen key. That will load the screen shot to your clipboard. You can then go into PhotoPaint and paste it from the clipboard.
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#12]
22 Feb 2007
To: geebeau [#11] 22 Feb 2007
To get a view as it will accurately engrave takes a few steps.
Set up all of your tool bit sizes, then click on WYSIWYRE, (what you see is what you really engrave). It looks like an artists palette. Then do your screen shot and whatever conversion you need.
You can even select the color material and core from the lists of materials provided. It gives the line thicknesses of all of the bits so it is pretty accurate.
From: geebeau [#13]
22 Feb 2007
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#12] 23 Feb 2007
Thanks, all.. I'll try this right after a steaming cup o' joe to get the blood flowing..:)
Have a great weekend, all.
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#14]
22 Feb 2007
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#12] 23 Feb 2007
Harvey,
I've found that the WYSIWYRE depiction is not near as sharp as the engraving ends up being. The lines are all zig-zaggy and may frighten the customer as to the quality of the engraving.