Is there any print enabled graphic design software?

[Da Rock]

On Fri, 2008-02-22 at 09:55 +0000, Alan Cox wrote:
> > Yes, I'm looking into Scribus now. I'll see how it goes- so far so good
> > though, but I think I'll need to use GIMP to provide better graphics and
> > copy into Scribus. Any graphic designers using OSS I'll be very happy to
> > hear from you on what methods to use :)
> 
> Slightly different field but:
> 
> Gimp to produce digital artwork masters at 600dpi for etching to brass
> Own software to run verifier checks on them (line width etc)
> Inkscape to vectorise them if I need to cut matching paint masks, vinyl or
> styrene parts on a cutter
> 
> What I'm a bit stuck on is a way to persuade inkscape to layer separate
> for vinyl cutting (eg if you are cutting a Linux penguin you don't want
> to cut a set of interlocking shapes but a black penguin outline with a
> white body on top [or indeed vice versa] and beak/feet on top of that).
> 
> Alan
> 
> 

Run your separations in Gimp- then vectorise in Inkscape. Gimp can do
that, check the "cmyk" processes.