Question: How do I place registration marks on a sign in OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: Registration marks are useful when multiple colors are cut and positioned or when positioning legend on signs with preprinted borders. The images below show the…

Question: How do I remove a sign panel in OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: 1) From the Preferences menu in OpenRoads SignCAD, pick "Allow Panel Selection" and use the Select tool to window select the entire sign (shortcut - hold the <ctrl> key and use…

Question: How do I print signs from OpenRoads SignCAD on a digital printer? Answer: You can use a CMYK EPS file exported from OpenRoads SignCAD and bring it into the printer’s RIP software to print signs on your digital printer. 1) From the SignCAM…

Question: How do I setup OpenRoads SignCAD to communicate with my cutter/plotter? Answer: After installing OpenRoads SignCAD, pick the SignCAM menu and select the Cutter/Plotter Setup option. The Plotter will default to Generic. Change the…

Question: How do I create cardinal directions in OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: When Cardinal directions are typed to a 15”/12” specification, they are all caps, with the first letter being 15” and additional letters resized in the same text to 12”…

Question: How do I join panels to create a multi-panel sign in OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: Panels can be attached to other panels to create a multi-panel sign in OpenRoads SignCAD. 1. Check the Outline mode (black and white) box from the Preferences…

Question: How do I bring an image into OpenRoads SignCAD and vectorize it? Answer: You can import or copy/paste an image into OpenRoads SignCAD and vectorize it. It is important to use a high quality image in order to get good results when vectorizing…

Question: How do I import AutoCAD DWG/DXF files into OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: 1) In OpenRoads SignCAD, pick File>Import. In the Import dialog box, set the Files of type to AutoCAD files (*.dxf) or AutoCAD files (*.dwg), browse to where the file…

Question: How do I rotate a diamond sign in OpenRoads SignCAD to save material when cutting? Answer: 1) From the Preferences menu in OpenRoads SignCAD, pick Rotate Angle. 2) Set the Rotate Angle = 45 and press OK. 3) From the Preferences…

Question: How do I create an overlay sign panel in OpenRoads SignCAD for placement on another sign panel? Answer: Panels can be attached to other panels in OpenRoads SignCAD, but a panel cannot be placed into another panel unless it is made into…