[quote author="fum"]So when you say completely in hpgl, are you doing the layout in a graphic app to dimenstion ( 19 X 3.5 inches, for example), saving that as hpgl (variety of mechanisms), and then importing that into fpd?
Regards
ju[/quote]
yepp
from the other schaeffer thread:
[quote author="Steffen"][quote author="ChuckD"]Steffen,
How or Why is it cheaper to use an imported HPGL file instead of just designing the panel in FPD format??
Very import to me as I wish to cut down my panel costs!!! [/quote]
I really dunno....I found it out by accident and was very surprised since Frank (NRGrecording) told me he´s paying much more for the engraving.
[quote author="ChuckD"]
Is it possible to export the FPD to corel, or something then bring it back in as a HPGL file??? Will this save me money?
-ChuckD[/quote]
yepp that works. here´s what I do.
I do the complete design in Illustrator Mac (including line filling etc.). then export as DXF. then switch to coreldraw running on virtual PC, import DXF, export HPGL. then import to FPdesigner (also running on VPC :green: ) ...done
btw...I do the layout on illustrator because I work with the program for while now and know how to use it for the stuff I need. Im shure you can do all the drawing in corel too.
steff[/quote]