Frequently Asked Questions
| What format is the artwork? | All artwork is provided as .eps [encapsulated postscript\ for the highest quality. We also include all signs in .wmf format for use with Microsoft Word etc. | ||||||||
| What is the origination of the artwork on your discs? | All artwork was drawn in-house at our design studio, (magnum), from standards as issued by relevant bodies, submitted designs etc. | ||||||||
| I have seen other Sign CDs for sale why should I buy the instant art CD? | instant art Signs CD-ROMs are the most comprehensive source of FULLY ready-to-use signs available anywhere in the world. Don't waste your time with CDs which appear to be inexpensive, but when you buy them you have to spend time "cleaning up" the paths and eliminating compound paths. The instant art Signs CD-ROM is ready to use IMMEDIATELY - you can be cutting your first sign minutes after inserting the CD. | ||||||||
| New legislation on signs is introduced regularly, how do I stay up-to-date? | We are continually creating new sign artwork to keep up with legislation and put all new artwork onto the internet for downloading. Purchase of an instant art© product entitles you to download new artwork for that product free. | ||||||||
| What programs are the signs compatible with? | Compatible with all page layout, sign design and cutting software. Also compatible with programs such as Microsoft Word. | ||||||||
| I sometimes get problems with using .eps files within Microsoft Word? | We also include all files in a .wmf format which is fully compatible with MS Word and similar products. | ||||||||
| What are the physical size of the signs? | All signs are reduced to fit within a single page for convenience and to comply with the requirements of certain programs. Signs are easily resized without any loss or resolution within your sign-making program. | ||||||||
| What are ystem requirements? | PCs & Compatibles 386, 486, Pentium, Pentium II or later IBM PC or compatible computer with at minimum single-speed CD drive and a hard disk. |
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Macintosh & Compatibles Any Macintosh (or clone) computer with at least one megabyte of memory and a minimum single-speed CD drive and a hard disk. |
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| I already have loads of artwork generated in-house why should I buy this CD-ROM? | You must know by now that no matter how many signs you have already designed the chances are that the very next person will be looking for something you do not have the artwork for. With the instant art Signs CD you have over 5,000 files of sign artwork at your fingertips and you have a resource that will be added to continually - why waste your precious time designing new signs when you can have them on a convenient CD-ROM to pull straight into your computer and alter easily and quickly if needed. | ||||||||
| Some signs are spelt with an "s" and some with a "z" ? | The CD is an international resource and contains signs with various spellings.
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| What about copyright on the CD-ROM? | Purchasers have the right to use all the designs on the CD to print, cut & assemble signs. Also to include the signs in any printed material. They do not have the right to re-sell the signs in an electronic format. Company logos & names are copyright of the individual company and are only provided for your use if you obtain permission from the copyright holders | ||||||||
instant art© Products are distributed by: Magnum UK Ltd telephone: +44 (0)1884-820240 fax: +44 (0)1884-821497 |
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