Post by oldschooldm on Jun 14, 2012 23:07:49 GMT -9
This is an incremental release of cutfiles. I have completed all the (standard) Walls in this set (not the Tall ones, yet) and am releasing them... I'll add to this thread as I complete this set. Here are some pics of these wonderful, completely compatible with Fat Dragon EZ Dungeon walls:
From 1" to 6" by half-inch:
Loads of textures and door options:
Just with the walls (no corners yet) and all the bobby pin hole options, I'm rockin' a dungeon:
Lastly - there are a LOT of layers in these files, so the cutfiles are pretty complex - see the readme for instructions on how to deal with this easily
--- README ---
These cutfiles are for the E&I Wall Set #1 from Lord Zsezse Works and available at www.rpgnow.com/product/103089
You will need to download a copy of that product to use these correctly (see the instructions below) the artwork is not included to protect the rights of the copyright holders.
These cutfiles were created with Silhouette Studio version 2.5.0 by OldSchoolDM @ the Cardboard Warriors forums: cardboard-warriors.proboards.com/
Instructions:
E&I Wall Set #1 is distributed as a PDFs, but do not have the required registration marks to work with the cutter.
In order to get the registration marks in the correct place relative to the cutting lines in these files, you will need to print from within the Studio program itself after merging the artwork.
Step one: Get each model PDF page into individual PNG files, so Studio can read them. There are several choices of ways to do this.
If you have Adobe Acrobat Pro, split and reformat the pages one at a time by choosing: Save As > Image > PNG.
If you want to customize the layers (There are various wall/door/window options), you can print-to-PDF after selecting the layers. Then you still have to convert each PDF into a PNG.
If you don't have Acrobat Pro, another means to move PDF -> PNG is using the GIMP editor. When you open a PDF with GIMP, you can specify which pages to import. Be sure to set the resolution to 300 DPI on the import dialog! Once it is open, save the page with a .PNG file (by typing in that suffix), no compression.
Now you need to merge the PNG files with their cutfiles to get the registration marks right when you print...
NOTE: THESE CUTFILES HAVE MORE CUTS THAN YOU NEED - For example rather than have 100s of cutfiles for all the configureation of Cutout Doors, each length of wall has all of the door cuts included. After you merge, remove all the cuts you don't need. Likewise with the bobby-pin holes. You may need to move or remove many of these.
[The remaining instructions are specific for Studio 2.5.0]
Step two: Now you have PNG files for each page, start Studio and then open one of them (you won't see the PNG files by default in the open dialog, click the file-type pop-down and chose PNG to see them).
Once you see the image on simulated carrier sheet, you may see it rotated 90-degrees (not fitting on the sheet), just click Portrait on the Page control to rotate the carrier sheet to match.
Next choose Merge from the file menu and select the matching cutfile page. You should see red-lines overlaying the image, they probably won't align properly at first.
Step three: Align the image to the cutlines. Zoom in 3-4 times by clicking on the +-magnifier at the top of the screen.
The lines are in the correct place, it is the image that needs to move to match. Click on the image (including white area) somewhere, and use the arrow keys to shift the image until it matches the cut lines. I'd save the cutfile at this point.
Step four: Print the file and cut! Choose the printing option from within Studio - either from the File menu or as the first option after clicking on the Cut icon at the top of Studio - it will include the registration marks from the cutfiles. Then you know the drill, mount to carrier sheet and cut then edge and assemble!
Have fun, and if you got these files from the Forums, please post a photo of your build! The thread I created is a great place to leave feedback and comments.
From 1" to 6" by half-inch:
Loads of textures and door options:
Just with the walls (no corners yet) and all the bobby pin hole options, I'm rockin' a dungeon:
Lastly - there are a LOT of layers in these files, so the cutfiles are pretty complex - see the readme for instructions on how to deal with this easily
--- README ---
These cutfiles are for the E&I Wall Set #1 from Lord Zsezse Works and available at www.rpgnow.com/product/103089
You will need to download a copy of that product to use these correctly (see the instructions below) the artwork is not included to protect the rights of the copyright holders.
These cutfiles were created with Silhouette Studio version 2.5.0 by OldSchoolDM @ the Cardboard Warriors forums: cardboard-warriors.proboards.com/
Instructions:
E&I Wall Set #1 is distributed as a PDFs, but do not have the required registration marks to work with the cutter.
In order to get the registration marks in the correct place relative to the cutting lines in these files, you will need to print from within the Studio program itself after merging the artwork.
Step one: Get each model PDF page into individual PNG files, so Studio can read them. There are several choices of ways to do this.
If you have Adobe Acrobat Pro, split and reformat the pages one at a time by choosing: Save As > Image > PNG.
If you want to customize the layers (There are various wall/door/window options), you can print-to-PDF after selecting the layers. Then you still have to convert each PDF into a PNG.
If you don't have Acrobat Pro, another means to move PDF -> PNG is using the GIMP editor. When you open a PDF with GIMP, you can specify which pages to import. Be sure to set the resolution to 300 DPI on the import dialog! Once it is open, save the page with a .PNG file (by typing in that suffix), no compression.
Now you need to merge the PNG files with their cutfiles to get the registration marks right when you print...
NOTE: THESE CUTFILES HAVE MORE CUTS THAN YOU NEED - For example rather than have 100s of cutfiles for all the configureation of Cutout Doors, each length of wall has all of the door cuts included. After you merge, remove all the cuts you don't need. Likewise with the bobby-pin holes. You may need to move or remove many of these.
[The remaining instructions are specific for Studio 2.5.0]
Step two: Now you have PNG files for each page, start Studio and then open one of them (you won't see the PNG files by default in the open dialog, click the file-type pop-down and chose PNG to see them).
Once you see the image on simulated carrier sheet, you may see it rotated 90-degrees (not fitting on the sheet), just click Portrait on the Page control to rotate the carrier sheet to match.
Next choose Merge from the file menu and select the matching cutfile page. You should see red-lines overlaying the image, they probably won't align properly at first.
Step three: Align the image to the cutlines. Zoom in 3-4 times by clicking on the +-magnifier at the top of the screen.
The lines are in the correct place, it is the image that needs to move to match. Click on the image (including white area) somewhere, and use the arrow keys to shift the image until it matches the cut lines. I'd save the cutfile at this point.
Step four: Print the file and cut! Choose the printing option from within Studio - either from the File menu or as the first option after clicking on the Cut icon at the top of Studio - it will include the registration marks from the cutfiles. Then you know the drill, mount to carrier sheet and cut then edge and assemble!
Have fun, and if you got these files from the Forums, please post a photo of your build! The thread I created is a great place to leave feedback and comments.