Techsoft and Illustrator !HELP!
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Techsoft and Illustrator !HELP!
Does anyone know how to get illustrator images into techsoft 2d version 1? It would really help! Thanks!
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Within any graphics package, you should be able to use the windows clipboard to copy (from Illustrator) and paste into Techsoft.
Depending upon the software your'e using, you should be able to also copy vector designs as well as bitmap images - its similar to using the windows metafile format (WMF or EMF)
I've found though, that using copy and paste with vectors (lines, arcs, curves) is not very accurate and the objects seem to change size or shape slightly.
The other method would be to try and export from Illustrator and import back into Techsoft using one of the recognised file formats such as DXF, WMF, EMF, or HPGL plot files (all capable of retaining vector shapes) - experiment with each as you will always find certain features like fills do not come across as well as others.
Depending upon the software your'e using, you should be able to also copy vector designs as well as bitmap images - its similar to using the windows metafile format (WMF or EMF)
I've found though, that using copy and paste with vectors (lines, arcs, curves) is not very accurate and the objects seem to change size or shape slightly.
The other method would be to try and export from Illustrator and import back into Techsoft using one of the recognised file formats such as DXF, WMF, EMF, or HPGL plot files (all capable of retaining vector shapes) - experiment with each as you will always find certain features like fills do not come across as well as others.