Improved Illustrator Artwork Support
This feature allows you to use vector artworks from Illustrator in
- The expanded details available for vector artwork display in the Context view.
- In addition, print-to-file and tech pack options now include support for vector output.
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Opening a Garment with an Ai File
When you open a garment with an existing Ai file in Lotta, and that file has not already been converted in Lotta to vector format, that file displays on the Materials tab with a warning icon.
If you hover your mouse over the thumbnail, a message is displayed confirming that the artwork is being treated as non-vector, inviting you to convert the artwork to vector format.
If you accept the invitation, the artwork (and all instances of it in the garment) are converted to vector format (SVG).
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If you do not accept the invitation, the artwork continues to be treated as non-vector.
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Later Conversion to Vector
If you later decide that you want to utilize the enhanced support for vector artwork:
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If the Materials tab is not already open, on the Resources tabs, click Materials.
On the Materials tab, go to the artwork, and click . A menu is displayed.
Click Convert to Vector. The artwork is converted to vector format.
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Later Conversion to Raster
If, after converting an artwork file to vector, you later decide that you do not want to have the software treat the artwork as vector:
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If the Materials tab is not already open, on the Resources tabs, click Materials.
On the Materials tab, go to the artwork, and click . A menu is displayed.
Click Convert to Raster. The artwork is converted to raster format.
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