Tag Archive for: Image

TruCUT RDWorks Docking for the Background Image (Part 7) Page Settings Mini-Series

Within the Page Settings you will also be able to set how the Imported Background reacts in the Design. Within the Sub category of this option you will notice a few different options of setting up the Background Image. This…

TruCUT RDWorks the Lasers Settings for Cut and Engrave (Part 9) Cut and Engrave Mini-Series

Now when it comes to the actual values of cutting and engraving the image there's something to keep in mind. It is always good to remember the basic rule of the laser settings when it comes to differences between cutting and engraving. This…

TruCUT RDWorks Finalizing the Engraved Image (Part 10) Cut and Engrave Mini-Series

Now when you are finally done with the Prepping of the Engraved image then there's two ways to go forward. These two methods of proceeding with the cutting and engraving of the image will vary depending on if your cutter is connected…

TruCUT RDWorks Setup an Engrave Cutout Border (Part 8) Cut and Engrave Mini-Series

When you are working with engraved images, the cutout can be quite an important step to remember, The Cutout borders will vary all depending on your desired application, if you making a coaster, you might want something small as to…

TruCUT RDWorks Refine Engraved Image with Bitmap Tool (Part 7) Cut and Engrave Mini-Series

In some cases when you are working with detailed photographs, you might need to refine the image some more. The Bitmap Handle Tool is designed for getting images even more ready for engraving within the program. This video…

TruCUT RDWorks Importing the Engraved Prepped Image (Part 6) Cut and Engrave Mini-Series

Once you are done with doing the bulk editing of the Engraved Image, it is time to imported it. The importing process is rather simple if you have used the import function before. This video is part of a Mini-Series.Next video…

TruCUT RDWorks (2nd Part) Prepping Images in Gimp (PART 5) Cut and Engrave Mini-Series

The process of prepping images in Gimp, you will notice that it is very similar the Photoshop one. The main things that will vary in the process of prepping images in the two programs, is mostly the transform layers and the general…

TruCUT RDWorks Prep Images for Engraving in Gimp (Part 4) Cut and Engrave Mini-Series

When it comes to free alternatives to the very popular program Photoshop, there's few that will do. The GNU Image Manipulating Program (Gimp) is by far the closest you will get to Photoshop, there are a few other options out there,…

TruCUT RDWorks (2nd Part) Prep Images with Photoshop (Part 3) Cut and Engrave Mini-Series

When it comes to prepping images for engraving, having a more sketch type style has a great final look. You should notice that when you engrave images, the less variation you have in your tones from light and dark the better the final…

TruCUT RDWorks Image Engraving Prep in Photoshop (Part 2) Cut and Engrave Mini-Series

When it comes to Prepping your images for engraving, there's so many programs to choose from. With such a multitude of choices, we will be looking at the one of the most popular ones (Photoshop) and a free alternative. This…

TruCUT RDWorks Choosing an Engrave Image (Part 1) Cut and Engrave Step by Step Mini-Series

When it comes to the topic of Engraving Images, the selection of the image determents the end result. Keeping the importance of selecting the right image in mind, when combining it with a few visual guides will help simplify the process. This…