Full Version: Dividing up an image
From: UncleSteve [#11]
27 Dec 2006
To: Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE) [#10] 27 Dec 2006
From: Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE) [#12]
27 Dec 2006
To: UncleSteve [#11] 27 Dec 2006
From: Shaddy [#13]
27 Dec 2006
To: Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE) [#1] 27 Dec 2006
I don't know about a better way, or what would work or not... But to answer the original question...
Make the image/page 36.2 x 36.2. Then make a 3x3 grid of 12x12 squares, lined up right on the edges (total dimensions of 36x36) centered on the page (I made them red for clarity). Then make nine 12.2 x 12.2 squares (I left them black). individually center each new square over an old red square.
The black squares now have an outer dimension of 36.2 and overlap each other black square by .2.
Take each black square and power clip-copy-paste into new CDR with a page size of 12.2 x 12.2 and print onto centered item.
CDR saved as Ver 9
EDIT... I think i misread, I made the overlap .1 on all sides, I guess change wherever I say .2 to .1 and you'll have a .05 overlap. Hopefully the concept still applies.
Shaddy
EDITED: 27 Dec 2006 by SHADDY
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#14]
28 Dec 2006
To: Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE) [#1] 28 Dec 2006
I found the article.
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Making a Corel Template for Tile Murals
This is descended from the post of ARTGLASS crediting Tropical Graphics, crediting the original to Imprints, USA. Thank you all for this solid foundation to start from. It works in Corel 7 and 9. I have not tried it in any other version.
To make a template for tiles WITH overlapping edges to aid in alignment when subbing, use this procedure. Modify if you need loss of image for tiles with spacers.
Be sure that your image can be made to .2 inches larger than the final picture. (You will lose .1 inch from each edge.)
1) Open a new file in the normal size that you use.
2) With the box tool draw a box. Resize it to .2 inches longer and .2 inches higher than your tile to provide a .1 inch overlap on each edge.
3) Using the 'select' tool, click outside of the page. Set the duplicate X value to the horizontal size of the tile plus .1 inch and the duplicate Y value to 0.00.
4) Using 'ctrl+d' duplicate the number of tiles that you will use across.
5) Click outside of the page again. Set the duplicate X value to 0.00 and the duplicate Y value to the size of the tile plus .1 inch, remembering to make it a negative value. Now select all of the boxes and duplicate with 'ctrl+d' the number of tiles you will use downward.
6) Select all of the boxes and click on 'combine', Not group.
This gives you the template. Follow the instructions found at the Tropical Graphics website from here. When you separate the boxes there will be a duplicate edge on each tile containing a piece of the next tile image to help in aligning the image without losing the edge piece of image between tiles.
The Corel 7 print preview works a little differently than The Tropical Graphics instructions. To solve this problem put as many tiles on the page that will fit, then move toe others outside the borders of the page. Click 'layout' and 'insert pages' to add pages. When you go to the next page, anything outside of the original page will still show. Move what you need onto the page. You will now have a multi-page document that can be printed easily in a group or as single pages.
Thank you so much Dave & Lynn of Art Glass, Tropical Graphics, and Steve at Imprints, USA.
From: Doug (JDOUG5170) [#15]
28 Dec 2006
To: Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE) [#8] 28 Dec 2006
Gary, the pro's at making large format sublimation murals, such as Bison Coatings sister company, use large format printers and presses.
They print the image as one piece and then press with the tiles all placed next to each other, all at one time...
They don't worry about the grout lines, or small little spaces.
Remember, murals are going to be viewed from a distance, the space is not going to be noticed.
Now, we in the real world, using our small format printers and having to do the tiles individually, at .1" to our tile size to allow for easier placement onto the press.
Doug
From: Doug (JDOUG5170) [#16]
28 Dec 2006
To: Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE) [#12] 28 Dec 2006
Gee, I, as a member of the DSSI forum now feels little to no desire to answer any more of your questions.
Thanks.
Doug
From: UncleSteve [#17]
28 Dec 2006
To: Doug (JDOUG5170) [#16] 28 Dec 2006
Give the kid a break.... :-)
From: Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE) [#18]
28 Dec 2006
To: Doug (JDOUG5170) [#16] 28 Dec 2006
Doug,
I really was kidding with that statement. I know that all of the forums I belong to have a lot of overlap with their members. I guarantee that a very large portion of EE, WOE, SMC, DSSI, etc., are the same people. We all share similar interests and the people who post a lot on one forum most likely post a lot on others as well. I can't tell you how many posts I see from the same people on all forums.
I hope you were kidding as well, I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone.
Gary
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#19]
28 Dec 2006
To: Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE) [#18] 28 Dec 2006
Just curious. To how many forums did you post your question?
From: Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE) [#20]
28 Dec 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#19] 28 Dec 2006
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#21]
28 Dec 2006
To: Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE) [#20] 28 Dec 2006
Do I dare ask where you received the quickest, most comprehensive response? >.<
EDITED: 28 Dec 2006 by DGL
From: Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE) [#22]
28 Dec 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#21] 28 Dec 2006
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#23]
28 Dec 2006
To: Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE) [#22] 28 Dec 2006
You can step down from the stand, but we reserve the right to recall you. :-)
From: Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE) [#24]
28 Dec 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#21] 28 Dec 2006
Actually, I got great replies from all forums. They each have their own merit and reflect on the person who gave the advice, not necessarily the forum.
After having been a member of the aforementioned forums for a few months, I can definately see that each of the forums have their own "personality" - this even though many people are members of all of the forums. EE was my "first" engraving forum, and you know what they say about your first. DSSI is my first Dye Sub forum also and I appreciate their focused expertise as well. There is nothing wrong with the others, but I usually start here and DSSI for my problem solving.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#25]
28 Dec 2006
To: Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE) [#24] 28 Dec 2006
Thank you for that answer.
I agree with what you say, in that, forums, despite many cross-over members, definitely have their individual personalities.
EDITED: 28 Dec 2006 by DGL
From: UncleSteve [#26]
28 Dec 2006
To: Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE) [#22] 28 Dec 2006
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#27]
28 Dec 2006
To: UncleSteve [#26] 29 Dec 2006
I stand every day, why should the fifth be different than all other days?
(Yes Steve, multiple meanings.)
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