aandjdigital · 10-26-2006, 10:40 PM

I am just getting into cutting vinyl. I have a Roland PNC-1000 (given to me). What would be a good basic software to get to do basic cutting? Nothing fancy or expensive, but will get the job done. Any downloadable software? Don't want to spend a lot of $$$ to start out with. Anyone have any for sale??

hollywood · 10-30-2006, 11:45 PM

How much exactly are you looking to spend?

aandjdigital · 10-30-2006, 11:53 PM

Is there anything out there to start out with that can be used for cutting only (not printing/cutting) for under $500?

ScottyDoo · 10-31-2006, 08:57 PM

I don't know anything about this one, but I found this for $495
http://www.beacongraphics.com/ultra-flex-express.html

I also know that my dealer often has some used versions of Gerber Omega CS that he sells for cheap. Our sandblaster we use got a copy of it from him for I think $300, but he also bought a plotter, so he may have got a deal.

I can ask to see if he has any and get a quote if you like.

GraphiXtreme · 11-01-2006, 01:22 AM

CoCut std can be had for that, but I'd personally advocate going for the Pro as it has some very useful functions beyond the std version.

KenB · 11-01-2006, 01:54 AM

I have an exacto knife with the soft-grip. It will do anything you want.
Ken

Greg · 11-01-2006, 12:02 PM

I tried SignCut X2 and it was pretty good. If I didn't have CoCut Pro I would have licensed it. I say licensed because you pay for one month/three months/one year/three years.

http://sc-x2.com/index.php?option=co...tpage&Itemid=1

Checkers · 11-02-2006, 11:52 AM

You can cut right from Corel Draw or Illustrator if you download the right drivers from one of Roland's websites.
A lot of sign makers use Corel, it's a very powerful program for your money.

Checkers

GraphiXtreme · 11-02-2006, 02:39 PM

Check out this thread for some stuff for sale:

http://www.signforums.com/forums/index.php?showforum=4

GARY CULY · 11-07-2006, 07:34 AM

I HAVE 2 GERBER 1.56 OMGA PROGRAMS HERE .YOU CAN DESIGN/CUT RIGHT FROM IT IF YOU NEED SOMETHING TO GET GOING....MANUALS ARE VERY COMPLETE ON INSTRUCTIONS ...I DESIGN ON OMGA EVERYDAY .HAVE FOR 8 YEARS ....I JUST SWITCHED OVER TO FLEXI8 .THERE JUST LAYING HERE ....500.00 EACH OR 900.00 FOR BOTH ....KEYS INCLUDED OF COURSE
E-MAIL HIPEMPIRE@AOL.COM
24 IN. GERBER FASTRAK PLOTTER/STAND AND CATCH BASKET .2000.00 FIRM ALSO FOR SALE..BUY THE PLOTTER GET FREE PROGRAM

10-26-2006, 10:40 PM	#1
aandjdigital Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 29 Printer: epson 9600/HP cp3000	Software wanted I am just getting into cutting vinyl. I have a Roland PNC-1000 (given to me). What would be a good basic software to get to do basic cutting? Nothing fancy or expensive, but will get the job done. Any downloadable software? Don't want to spend a lot of $$$ to start out with. Anyone have any for sale??

10-30-2006, 11:45 PM	#2
hollywood Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 17 Printer: CJ-500	How much exactly are you looking to spend? __________________ Hollywood

10-31-2006, 08:57 PM	#4
ScottyDoo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 541 Printer: HP FB910 (9840) & DisplayMaker 72s, Roland XC-540	I don't know anything about this one, but I found this for $495 http://www.beacongraphics.com/ultra-flex-express.html I also know that my dealer often has some used versions of Gerber Omega CS that he sells for cheap. Our sandblaster we use got a copy of it from him for I think $300, but he also bought a plotter, so he may have got a deal. I can ask to see if he has any and get a quote if you like. __________________ ONYXTalk.com - Peer to Peer Support & Discussion

11-01-2006, 01:22 AM	#5
GraphiXtreme Cat Herder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 608 Printer: Roland VersaCAMM SP-540V	CoCut std can be had for that, but I'd personally advocate going for the Pro as it has some very useful functions beyond the std version. __________________ Author of "GraphixCALC" sign pricing software. - - - - - - - - - - If you think you can or you think you can't, you're right! - - - - - - - - - - Roland SP-540V w/Triangle MLD Bulk Ink System / Wasatch SoftRip 6.4 / DingTec 60" Cold Laminator / SummaCut D60 / CorelDRAW X3 / Adobe Creative Suite CS2 / AlienSkin Eye Candy / PhotoZoom Pro / CoCut Pro 13 / EyeOne Proof - - - - - - - - - - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood...

11-01-2006, 01:54 AM	#6
KenB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Beautiful BC Posts: 112 Printer: VersaCamm SP300, 24 in cutter, Corel X3, PS CS2,	I have an exacto knife with the soft-grip. It will do anything you want. Ken __________________ Ken Beyer Signs That Work ! Eagle Bay, BC "Time is fun when your having flies!" Kermit the Frog

10-30-2006, 11:53 PM	#3
aandjdigital Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 29 Printer: epson 9600/HP cp3000	Is there anything out there to start out with that can be used for cutting only (not printing/cutting) for under $500?

11-01-2006, 12:02 PM	#7
Greg Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 172 Printer: Roland SP-300	I tried SignCut X2 and it was pretty good. If I didn't have CoCut Pro I would have licensed it. I say licensed because you pay for one month/three months/one year/three years. http://sc-x2.com/index.php?option=co...tpage&Itemid=1 __________________ Greg Rainbow Vinyl Graphics Hudson, NH greg @ rainbowvinylgraphics.com

11-02-2006, 11:52 AM	#8
Checkers Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Harrisburg, PA USA Posts: 49 Printer: No printer, but know wide format :)	You can cut right from Corel Draw or Illustrator if you download the right drivers from one of Roland's websites. A lot of sign makers use Corel, it's a very powerful program for your money. Checkers __________________ a.k.a. Brian Born http://www.CheckersCustom.com Harrisburg, Pa

11-02-2006, 02:39 PM	#9
GraphiXtreme Cat Herder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 608 Printer: Roland VersaCAMM SP-540V	Check out this thread for some stuff for sale: http://www.signforums.com/forums/index.php?showforum=4 __________________ Author of "GraphixCALC" sign pricing software. - - - - - - - - - - If you think you can or you think you can't, you're right! - - - - - - - - - - Roland SP-540V w/Triangle MLD Bulk Ink System / Wasatch SoftRip 6.4 / DingTec 60" Cold Laminator / SummaCut D60 / CorelDRAW X3 / Adobe Creative Suite CS2 / AlienSkin Eye Candy / PhotoZoom Pro / CoCut Pro 13 / EyeOne Proof - - - - - - - - - - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood...

11-07-2006, 07:34 AM	#10
GARY CULY Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: HAGERSTOWN,MD. Posts: 52 Printer: MIMAKI JV-3	I HAVE 2 GERBER 1.56 OMGA PROGRAMS HERE .YOU CAN DESIGN/CUT RIGHT FROM IT IF YOU NEED SOMETHING TO GET GOING....MANUALS ARE VERY COMPLETE ON INSTRUCTIONS ...I DESIGN ON OMGA EVERYDAY .HAVE FOR 8 YEARS ....I JUST SWITCHED OVER TO FLEXI8 .THERE JUST LAYING HERE ....500.00 EACH OR 900.00 FOR BOTH ....KEYS INCLUDED OF COURSE E-MAIL HIPEMPIRE@AOL.COM 24 IN. GERBER FASTRAK PLOTTER/STAND AND CATCH BASKET .2000.00 FIRM ALSO FOR SALE..BUY THE PLOTTER GET FREE PROGRAM __________________ "LIMITS EXIST ONLY IN ONES MIND"

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