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AI is the native Adobe Illustrator file format. Adobe Illustrator has been around since 1988, and the file format has been updated many times over the years. When saving in the AI file format, Adobe Illustrator offers a selection of legacy AI file formats. | {{FormatInfoBox | ||
|format name=Adobe Illustrator File | |||
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|extension=.ai | |||
|type=2D graphics | |||
|software=[[Adobe Illustrator]], [[LaserCut 5.3]] (import) | |||
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AI is the native [[Adobe Illustrator]] file format. Adobe Illustrator has been around since 1988, and the file format has been updated many times over the years. When saving in the AI file format, Adobe Illustrator offers a selection of legacy AI file formats. | |||
= Illustrator 10 = | = Illustrator 10 = | ||
The Adobe Illustrator 10 file format is compatible with the [[LaserCut 5.3]] software for our [[Laser Cutter]]. | The Adobe Illustrator 10 file format is compatible with the [[LaserCut 5.3]] software for our [[Laser Cutter|laser cutter]]. | ||
Instructions to prepare files for the LaserCut software: | Instructions to prepare files for the LaserCut software: | ||
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* Version: "Illustrator 10"; deselect all other options | * Version: "Illustrator 10"; deselect all other options | ||
* in [[LaserCut 5.3]], select "File" > "Import" and open the .ai file | * in [[LaserCut 5.3]], select "File" > "Import" and open the .ai file | ||
[[Category:Design]] | |||
[[Category:Laser Cutting]] | |||
Revision as of 19:53, 22 August 2022
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| File Extension(s): | .ai |
| Type: | 2D graphics |
| Software: | Adobe Illustrator, LaserCut 5.3 (import) |
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AI is the native Adobe Illustrator file format. Adobe Illustrator has been around since 1988, and the file format has been updated many times over the years. When saving in the AI file format, Adobe Illustrator offers a selection of legacy AI file formats.
Illustrator 10
The Adobe Illustrator 10 file format is compatible with the LaserCut 5.3 software for our laser cutter.
Instructions to prepare files for the LaserCut software:
- make sure all elements are in vector format and are on one single layer
- any text should be converted into vector paths ("Object" > "Expand...")
- use the "Save as..." command from the menu and select "Adobe Illustrator (ai)". After pressing the Save button, Illustrator display another dialog box with more options
- Version: "Illustrator 10"; deselect all other options
- in LaserCut 5.3, select "File" > "Import" and open the .ai file
