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by Brian Lawler
Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Anamorphism and 0,0 point errors in SCAL
Replies: 5
Views: 4217

Re: Anamorphism and 0,0 point errors in SCAL

The way I tested this was to make a rectangle in Adobe Illustrator at exactly 11.5 x 23.5 inches in size. Then I saved the rectangle as an SVG file, placed it in SCAL, and ran the cutting on the Expression. Then I measured the resulting cut and calculated the difference. It's almost exactly 98.9% on...
by Brian Lawler
Sat Jan 09, 2010 8:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Anamorphism and 0,0 point errors in SCAL
Replies: 5
Views: 4217

Anamorphism and 0,0 point errors in SCAL

Hi all, Having solved my jigsaw puzzle problem, I have another one for you... I tested SCAL for precision and positional accuracy, and I have found errors on both counts. 1. A rectangle that should measure 11.5 x 23.5 in. comes out slightly smaller, specifically 1.1% short on the 11.5 in dimension (...
by Brian Lawler
Sat Jan 09, 2010 7:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Exasperating problem with jigsaw shapes
Replies: 2
Views: 1262

Re: Exasperating problem with jigsaw shapes

Heather's solution is what I needed. How dumb I was! I didn't realize that SCAL will not cut lines (though it has in some of my other designs). It likes shapes, which simply defined are enclosed sets of lines. So, here's the answer: I connected the ends of the vertical lines to create a series of sh...
by Brian Lawler
Sat Jan 09, 2010 7:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Exasperating problem with jigsaw shapes
Replies: 2
Views: 1262

Exasperating problem with jigsaw shapes

Hi all, I am a relatively new Expression/SCAL user, and in general I am happy with the product (SCAL). I am using the machine for prototyping labels and package designs for the printing industry. My experiments have been successful so far. I am an advanced Illustrator user, and I have drawn a jigsaw...