Why is my 2D output HORRIBLE???
Why is my 2D output HORRIBLE???
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The worst thing about SW 2007 was the 2D output. So... I was SUPER excited to get SW 2013, until I tried it.
For me, the 2D output in SW2013 is actually WORSE than 2007.
With Jpegs and TIFF I get images with grey backgrounds and weak line weights. They are not low-resolution images. They are unusable.
I have Adobe Illustrator CS6. Supposedly SW2013 offers direct output to Adobe Illustrator... which does not work. It causes the program to oscillate like it's about to crash for 30 seconds... And then provides output which is gibberish.
Has anyone been able to get clear, high-quality output from Solidworks??
For me, the 2D output in SW2013 is actually WORSE than 2007.
With Jpegs and TIFF I get images with grey backgrounds and weak line weights. They are not low-resolution images. They are unusable.
I have Adobe Illustrator CS6. Supposedly SW2013 offers direct output to Adobe Illustrator... which does not work. It causes the program to oscillate like it's about to crash for 30 seconds... And then provides output which is gibberish.
Has anyone been able to get clear, high-quality output from Solidworks??






RE: Why is my 2D output HORRIBLE???
One of my colleagues is a bit of an Illustrator whizz but she's not in today - I'll try and remember to ask when she's back on Monday.
RE: Why is my 2D output HORRIBLE???
-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)
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This is 240DPI,grayscale, no compression, print capture. The "remove background" option is grayed out and unselectable.
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I have fixed the grey background problem I mentioned in the original question by setting SW background. (duh)
But the lines are still broken, irregular
This is 240DPI,grayscale, no compression, print capture. The "remove background" option is grayed out and unselectable.
How can I improve line thickness and quality?
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-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)
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But I swear, if I open that exact same file in Adobe Illustrator, it does not look as good as it does here.
as one very specific example, on my computer (in CS6) the lower horizontal line of the body of this gear is almost invisible. the top line looks nice and clear. The bottom line is almost gone.
Maybe my problem is with Adobe Illustrator?
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That's what I'd try...
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The best output seems to be saving as photoshop via "save as."