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Hi all.

Im completely new to the product and currently evaluating if it can/will be able to assist me- I have a specific job, that Im trying to find the right software for. 

What I need to be able to do:

1) starting with inputted text, make a vector line the runs through the centre of each letter. (Ive achieved this) This can then be used on my CNC router to cut a 6mm groove, regardless of how far I increase the overall size of the project

2) Paint around each vector, large enough so that all letters merge, ( Ive also managed to do to achieve this) so that I can then use that outside vector to cut around and end up with One piece of art, with the outside edge being equidistant from the letters

3) Export the file as an EPS, or Ai, Or HD PDF, which I can then use on our CNC machines.  This is where I appear to be coming unstuck.  The files are NOT exporting /importing as complete files, with some vectors missing.  

My Question:  Is this due to me using free trial version?  Am I doing something wrong?  Please see attached file

Lets make memories.pdf

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6 hours ago, Pudney Tame said:

My Question:  Is this due to me using free trial version?  Am I doing something wrong?  Please see attached file

Welcome to the Serif Affinity forums.

It is not due to using the Trial, as the Trial has the same capabilities as the retail version.

It would be helpful if you also provided your original Affinity document (.afdesign) so we can see what you've done.

-- Walt
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Regarding the file Lets make memories.afdesign. Those appear to be hand drawn letters, not "inputted text" which I interpreted as meaning text that is made from a font. And there is a Black colour overlay effect on each of them. 

Mac Pro (Late 2013) Mac OS 12.7.6 
Affinity Designer 2.6.0 | Affinity Photo 2.6.0 | Affinity Publisher 2.6.0 | Beta versions as they appear.

I have never mastered color management, period, so I cannot help with that.

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