Fiery (Fremont, CA) has announced the next generation of its signmaking and graphic production software, SignLab 11. This latest release combines powerful vector and bitmap design with editing tools to simplify the production of banners, signs, decals, décor and more, according to a press release.
SignLab 11 adds new real-time vectorization controls, custom text fit to shape features, effects catalog, and support for a wide range of printers and cutters. From one platform, sign businesses and large format printers can design and produce vibrant digitally printed, vinyl cut, and print/cut signs and graphics. The new vectorization controls, weed features, PDF cut tools, effects catalog, and fit-to-shape features are not typically found in general design applications and require third-party applications.
Features and updates include the following, per the press release:
- Vectorization Previewer – Eliminate guesswork using a live preview of vectorization controls before applying them to an object.
- Fit To Shape – Design custom text shapes and layouts by automatically adjusting text to fit any vector shape.
- Effects Catalog – Create a library of commonly applied effects such as shadows, gradients, color combinations and apply saved effects to new objects in a single click.
- Power Weed Text Lines – Achieve faster and easier vinyl weeding with less margin for error with the Power Weed Text Line feature that automatically positions weed cut lines among text and graphics for an efficient weeding process.
- PDF Cutter Support – Simplify vinyl production or other workflows that manage cut data separately using a built-in tool to automatically export cut data, including registration marks, to a separate PDF file.
- Theme Selector – Create a customized user experience with the choice of dark mode, light mode or a user-selectable theme menu.
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