File Formats

The CYB system outputs from vector art (line) files like FreeHand and Illustrator. General Type prefers Macintosh formatted files, but can convert Windows files when neccessary. CorelDraw and AutoCAD files generally require significant amounts of cleanup to be usable by the CYB system. Bitmap (paint) files cannot be cut by the CYB system and require conversion to a vector format to be usable.

Typefaces

The CYB system cuts letters based on their outlines. Letters supplied as a font must be converted to outlines before they can be cut by the CYB system.

Miscellaneous

Ideally, you should produce your artwork (files) at full size in either MacroMedia FreeHand or Adobe Illustrator. You can use Quark XPress or PageMaker to set type for a sign, but these files will ultimately be converted by General Type to FreeHand for cutting.

To help position letters after cutting General Type can produce a pen and paper plot of your layout.

Do NOT use strokes on your paths. The CYB system follows the contour of the path not its stroke. In other words if you put a stroke on a path, the edge of the stroke must be traced and outlined for your project to be cut as you want.