Can’t import some .eps files

[John Singh]

Thanks Phil
Its a Graphtec CE1000-60

Interesting! Download windows drivers from where?
Graphtec??

John 🙂

[Brian Hays]

You can get a windows driver from here…..

http://www.graphtecgb.com/support_index.html

You should have got a cd with your machine that contains the manual & driver, I think.

It works ok’ish in Corel, haven’t tried it in Illustrator though.

There are lots of versions of EPS files, I would try saving it in illustrator using one of the oldest ones, ie 3.0/3.2. You could also try saving it in Ai format, again using an old version.

If you have corel you could open it in that & save it also.

[Deleted User]

It depends on which program the eps was created in as to its validity as a properly structured eps file.
If it goes in to Illustrator, re-save it as Illustrator eps (or even .ai) and then it should be OK.

If you can’t get ANY eps files in to Signlab, it is because of a bug, which can be easily cured.

[John Singh]

Thanks Brian
Took a look at the site and downloaded a driver
Will check it out later

Peter:
I’m wondering if there might be a bug
However I can import some eps files occasionally
When you say its a simple matter to cure…How simple?

John

[Deleted User]

There was a problem with the signlab.ini file on some installs wher the line referring to the .ai import filter was incorrect.
To check this open signlab5.ini (found in the signlab folder) in Notepad.
Scroll down to the heading [IMPORT FILTERS]
The entries in the list should start as shown below:

[IMPORT FILTERS]
AI=IMPAI5.DLL
CMX=IMPCMX5.DLL
CF_CMX=IMPCMX5.DLL
EPS=IMPAI5.DLL
PRN=IMPAI5.DLL
THZ=IMPTHZ5.DLL
HP=IMPHP5.DLL

The problem arose because the AI and CMX filters were on the same line ie. AI=IMPAI5.DLLCMX=IMPCMX5.DLL
This is incorrect and will stop the .ai import filter from working.
To correct it, place your cursor in front of the C of CMX, and press enter.
This will drop the CMX filteron to its own line.

Save the file, then open signlab and try the import.

It is a good idea to back up the .ini file so that if you have to re-install signlab, you can just copy the .ini file in to the signlab folder and all your settings will be back in place.

[Martin C]

Not sure if this will help but if I want to import an EPS into Corel, I can’t, but I can go into the Script file copy it and paste it on a new page!

[Martin Pearson]

John I have the same problem with inspire, the program will not read eps files created in anything above illustrator 7.
To get round this problem I open the files up in illustrator and then resave them as an illustrator eps version 7.
Has worked everytime I have had to do it so far.

[John Singh]

Thanks for the help Guys 😀

Thought I’d try the easiest path, just cos’ I’m lazy
Tried Martin’s method of resaving in Adobe No 7
and would you believe I was able to import it. 😀

Since then I received a helpful email from Bernhard Nitsche support@cadlink.plus.com 😀

Good point he says: to ask client to save as AI or eps file in version 8 or lower.

Thanks all
John 😀 😀

[Gi Graphics]

Hi
I’m confused (it happens a lot). As a graphic designer I have sent eps files to printers generally because they couldn’t deal with application files, though things have changed over the years. However, my point is this. You talk of importing and opening eps files in Corel (which I use) but as I understand it you cannot read eps data on screen. It is simply a page description language for postscript printers. On screen you would only see a box defining the eps data or a bitmap image header file used purely for layout purposes. The only way you see an editable vector file is if you import the eps file as an interpreted eps file. You then get the sofwares best interpretation of the eps data, which is not always very good.
Can somebody explain this to me, as I get the feeling I’m missing something.
Cheers
Paul

[Gi Graphics]

Hi,
Does anyone have any thoughts on the question I posted above. Would it be more helpful if I posted my message as a new topic in future when dealing with a subject that is several days old. Some advice would be appreciated.
Cheers
Paul

[Phill Fenton]

To be honest..
I don’t really understand the question 😳

[Gi Graphics]

Hi
That’s a fair point. I’m asking if we are talking about opening a true eps file which to the best of my knowledge can’t be seen on screen. Or are we talking about an interpreted eps file, which is something different.
I only enquire out of curiosity so that I have a clearer understanding of the discussion.
Thanks
Paul

[Phill Fenton]

We’re talking here about interpreted eps files, because we live in the real world and have to use them. It’s a bit like driving a car – you don’t have to know how the engine produces power in order to be a good driver. 😉