Breaking up solid spaces in your designs can be a great way to make a design stand out and add creativity to your production. The stroke and fill tools adjust styles and fills of objects. From left to right: Line style: Select to apply a thin or thick line effect to a selected object. From…
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Working with your objects can get confusing, especially when stacking different layers. With the weld tool, you can join objects, either to simplify your design, or as a tool to create entirely new design options. The weld tools can be used to weld objects together in different styles. For information about configuring nodes for welds, see our Compass article…
Want to get a gradient effect in your engraving? Using a vector shape (or text) as a starting point, the “Contour Fill” tool is used to simulate a gradient effect that can then be applied with tool paths. Getting started with this feature is easy. With your vector design selected, begin by choosing: “Transform” menu…
Contour cuts are useful for stickers, labels, wall art, signs, logos, etc. You can apply contour cuts in SignLab, EngraveLab, ProfileLab, and Digital Factory. The methods are slightly different depending on the program you’re using – they are outlined in this blog. Contour cuts create a cut path around image frames or around and on…
In SignLab, EngraveLab, and ProfileLab, you can create custom blanks for your jobs. This blog uses the language “sign blank” and may appear differently depending on the program you’re using. This example helps you create a custom sign blank from an object you’ve designed in the workspace. You can create any design for a blank…
In SignLab, EngraveLab, and ProfileLab, you can use special effects to add texture to your images. This blog shows a couple of examples using two of those effects: Distressed and Distressed Frames. Distressed effects help create an aged, or weathered look to your images by adding noise and creases. You can use these effects in…
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…
Laser engraving can set your production apart in a big way. The effects of etched or engraved photos and graphics can command a decent profit, but a professional laser workflow HAS to be expensive, right? A professional laser workflow is actually easier than ever to get set up, thanks to EngraveLab Laser Product subscriptions. A…
Optimize your engraving production with the latest software technology. EngraveLab Version 10 is CADlink Technology Corporation’s latest release of its very widely used laser and spindle-based engraving software. The software includes application-specific design and production tools not found in standard design applications or other limited functionality engraving software products that may be included alongside certain…