Importing anything from Adobe Illustrator

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mikemathe

• August 09, 2018 02:06

First time posting here, very new user to CLO but excited about the possibilities.

Im in the apparel industry like most of you and use adobe illustrator almost solely in my day to day. I'm trying to include CLO into my workflow but am having a hard time importing pattern artwork from Illustrator into CLO. I know I should be able to import .ai /.pdf / .dxf into the 2d area, can someone post the correct setting for each of these formats here for me.

yes I have checked the PDF compatible file box in .ai save

I dont see an ASTM setting in the DXF export in illustrator

Again, I'm trying to import patterns NOT graphics.

Thanks all

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  CLO Designers

  • April 04, 2021 21:03

  martah None of Corel's native formats import directly into CLO. 
• anhle

  • August 10, 2018 18:01
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  Hi Mike,

  Glad to see you're exploring the software! 

  The best set-up for Illustrator patterns it to make sure the outlines are all closed vector shapes on 1 artboard. This way, each shape will come in as its own pattern piece and anything you have drawn inside will be converted to be an internal marking. If there's an issue, it's usually because a shape isn't closed all the way or there are random stray overlapping points on the artboard.

  Then you can File > Import > Adobe (AI/PDF) to bring it in as a pattern. CLO will automatically recognize that action as you trying to open a pattern file, so you don't have to export as a DXF from Illustrator--just keep it as an AI file or PDF. The ASTM/AAMA options are for programs like Gerber, where that's the universal file format.

  I hope that answers your questions. 

   

  Anh

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• burtontrial

  • August 17, 2020 20:51

  I am having issues importing a quilting pattern that is saved as an AI/PDF. I'm not sure that I can close all vector shapes, as it is a detailed pattern.  Do you have any other suggestions on how to import quilting patterns for insulators?

   

  Thanks!

   

  Rebecca

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• martah

  • April 02, 2021 23:54
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  Is it possible to import all overs and patterns from Corel Draw?

  Thanks.

  Martah

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• pablo.quintana

  • April 06, 2021 19:03

  Only if you convert to AI or PDF before. Not natively from CDR files.

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• martah

  • April 06, 2021 22:50

  Thanks Pablo Quintana.

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