Hello Dial Makers Remember all those discussions we had trying to find ways to print extra large blueprint-size Delta Cad drawings? Because the computer/plotters at commercial print shops don't recognize Delta Cad files, many of you suggested all sorts of ways to get around the incompatibility problem. Some of you suggested buying expensive drawing programs like Adobe Illustrator to convert the files, others use Xerox enlargements of small home printer drawings, and some paste together small drawings to get large ones. All of these "solutions" had serious drawbacks however.
I think I've found the perfect solution! It's quick, easy and inexpensive, and drawing text and graphics are not corrupted. I found out that commercial print shops prefer to use a PDF file format of their customer's drawings. Several months ago I acquired the "FinePrint PDF Factory" to make CD's of my Owner's Manual & Catalog. This program works like a printer program. You simply click on Print Setup or Properties and change the settings from your regular printer to FinePrint PDF factory and you change the paper size. Then click on Print and your Delta Cad file is magically converted into a perfect PDF file. You can then send an attachment of your PDF file to your favorite print shop. I see a significant improvement in the quality of the printed drawing over my old Xerox blowup method. Everything is sharp and clear. I would imagine that engraving machines also use PDF files. If so, Fineprint PDF Factory would help those of you who make metal sundials. To obtain a downloadable copy of FinePrint PDF Factory, go to http://www.fineprint.com . Hope this helps... John John L. Carmichael Jr. Sundial Sculptures 925 E. Foothills Dr. Tucson Arizona 85718 USA Tel: 520-696-1709 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: <http://www.sundialsculptures.com>
