In SignLab, EngraveLab, and ProfileLab, you can use layers to improve your workflow. This example briefly explains layers and gives you some tips and tricks that will hopefully make this easier. On the left side of the image is the sign blank with several shapes and three separate text boxes. On the right side is the Layer Viewer. The…
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Sometimes, taking a tape measure and walking an entire vehicle, measuring each and every panel for square footage, isn’t as easy as it sounds. Ok, it doesn’t sound very easy when you think about it. That’s where PVO WrapUP comes in. WrapUP is an online tool allowing you to create a wrap estimate in minutes…
We can’t stress enough how much better your production can be when you stop wasting time with finicky busy work and spend more time creating results you and your customers actually want. If you love over working and doing things in way more steps than needed, we suggest you stop reading now. If you like…
You might have put in the work to take down all the 1960’s wallpaper in your house, but the aesthetic of the repeated design is back. Creating it manually can be a time consuming process, but with the step & repeat feature, getting a customized, repeatable pattern from your images is a breeze. Start by…
Direct to Film printing has rapidly become an important market with explosive growth for many different sizes of shops. We’ve touched on a few benefits to the process already, so we’re here to answer the burning question – is my machine supported? We’ve gone ahead and got to the good bits below. Keep in mind…
Direct to film printing technology is gaining more and more momentum. It is an affordable way in which to add a new production line to your business and expand your product offering by enabling printing on a greater variety of fabrics than direct to garment printing technology. As with virtually any production method, direct to film printing has its advantages as…
For over 25 years, CADlink software has shipped with an included security dongle. This feature offers a very simple, foolproof way of ensuring your CADlink software is genuine. As times have changed, so too has our technology. You can now get up and running with CADlink software without the need for any external security devices!…
One of the less talked about advantages that large production shops have that might not be as talked about is the dedicated resources for IT and digital infrastructure. Obviously, the more machines and higher quality substrates play a factor, but so too does how these shops are configured and the work flows that are in…
Digital print technology supports virtually all widely used print applications. This list includes Wide Format, Print and Cut, UV, Direct to Garment, Direct To Film, Sublimation and Toner Transfer. As new workflows are discovered, we’ll continue to add to this list! Printer manufacturers continue to introduce new devices that address market requirements. Normally, alongside each…
Depending on the package you currently use, your CADlink software may have been shipped with a USB security dongle containing your license files. While most people simply plug the dongle in and forget about it, there are some “features” built in to Windows that can cause some problems. If you’re reading this blog, chances are…