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why does the undo/redo function in SignLab no longer work?
Just had my PC upgraded – more Ram, faster processor etc so that I could run some more powerful graphic software, in this case I am now using Adobe CS2. However, I have just noticed that the undo/redo function in SignLab no longer works? This is very odd to say the least. Now I know that the function requires memory so you would think that the extra ram should help? Anyway it appears a no go, as I tried reducing the number of steps and still no good. Has anyone else using SignLab ever encountered this problem, and if so how did you get around it? Have to say with the amount of mistakes I make it is a really useful feature that I would hate to lose!!
Thanks in advance, Spooky
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have you tried re installing signlab….??? maybe worth a try….
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Thanks Marcella, that might be a good idea, but that sort of thing makes me a bit nervous! Must be a more simple solution to this you would think?
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I agree with Marcella, re-load and you should have no problems. All you with be doing is overwriting the loaded programme.
(Remember to keep you mouth straight when you do it 😀 )
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Have you tried to set it in the set up dialogue?
Options, set up, undo?Lynn
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As Lynn – remember it’s not the amount of steps – it’s the maximum memory to use, 100Mb should do you for most stuff…
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Do you have 1 gig or more of RAM and now run XP? Changing the virtual memory settings in Windows will cure it. I am going from memory here because I did it some while ago coutesy of Ray from Cadlink, but it is fixable, basically the recommended setting in XP is too large.
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Hi Alan
Yes I do now have 1 gig of ram and am running XP Pro. So how do I change the recommended virtual memory settings in XP?
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You CAN turn off the virtual memory (if you’re feeling brave), and if you NEVER intend manipulate massive images…..
right click ‘my computer’, properties, advanced, (performace) settings, advanced (change – virtual memory). Set custom, system or NO paging file*
* use this with care & only if you’ve got a gig or more memory. It can speed up your system immensly and limit the disk access required.
Normally, just set a paging file (swap file) min 500Mb – max size of a gig or so.
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Well just to let you know I have tracked down my virtual memory settings which were set at 720 mbs. I set them down at 500, and rebooted, though and behold it seems to have cured the undo/redo problem! It’s great when these things go right, I just hope that it doesn’t have a detrimental effect on something else I later discover!!
Cheers All, Spooky
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I’ve been suffering from this problem, intermittently, since upgrading RAM to 1Gb. So thanks for the advice. I have found that having other programs loaded before Signlab may also eliminate the problem, but can’t get consistent results.
By the way, if you’ve got Signlab files written under Windows 98, you may get slight problems if you load these files into Signlab 5 under XP. Text sizes may be a slightly different width. This is usually not too drastic unless you have outlined text. The outline width will be as the original due to it not being text. You need to zoom in closely at the end of the text/outline and check it before cutting, otherwise you will find out when you try to apply it !!
Peter
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Hi peter,
That is strange, but I have also noticed some slight changes to the way SL runs in XP. Apart from the problem of not being able to undo/redo, which as said above is now fixed. Another odd thing that seems to be happening is to do with welding? On certain graphics the precut warning of ‘thick line attributes..blah’ comes up and do you want to weld them first or cut as seen? Well I have always exited out of the cut proceedure, welded, then returned to cut and all is OK. Now I notice that when I go back and cut after welding, the cut acts like it hasn’t been welded ie it overcuts 2/3 times. Obviously this is not good as it can slice right through the vinyls backing paper! Has that happened to you?
Spooky
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Hi Spooky,
I haven’t experienced the problem you mentioned. Are you getting this with a file created under XP or an old file created with W98?
Another problem with SL5 under XP is the overlay weld which won’t allow you to change the bleed priority in it’s window. The workaround is to exit the weld and re-order the colours on the pallette.
Anyone else got any SignLab anomalies?
Peter
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Peter
The problem I have experienced has only occured to recently created files in XP? As yet I haven’t tried just cutting as displayed, I doubt it will improve anything? I will try the overlay weld procedure and see if I have the same problem. Have not as yet done one since my upgrade?
regards, Spooky
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