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SeanR · 07-21-2012, 07:11 AM

Hi folks, I have a problem hopefully someone can help me with. I just bought some patterns from Sue Mey. My problems are that I cant figure out how to size them up. I got some Christmas ornaments and there a bit small for me, so I wanted to make them a tad bigger but when i use the enlarge thing it makes em bigger on the screen but they do not print bigger, they stay the same size

This very frustrating. I also bought a box pattern from her and it prints out ok except it cuts off the bottom part of the bottom layer of the box by about an inch but does not print onto another page. I love her patterns just need some education on how to fix em

loftyhermes · 07-21-2012, 01:18 PM

SeanR, the way I do this is to import the pdf files into Corel Draw to resize.
happy scrolling
Steve

ekmouse · 07-21-2012, 01:36 PM

The easiest way, if you have a copier or all-in-one printer, would be to print them out normal size and then use the copier to enlarge them. --ekmouse

hotshot · 07-21-2012, 03:32 PM

Resizing per Ekmouse's suggestion is the easiest low tech way. If you don't have access to a device that will do that, I would download the free gimp program from www.gimp.org. This program will allow you to rescale the image without a lot of effort.

Sue Mey might be willing to do this for you as part of her customer service. I would do it for you, but I'm not sure of the legality of sending me the pdfs, even if I disregarded them after I adjusted them and sent them back.

-------Randy

ASDLF22 · 07-21-2012, 10:00 PM

I usually take a snapshot in the PDF and then paste it into Word then you can crop and resize it.

louhodson · 07-21-2012, 10:40 PM

SeanR,
Many printer drivers will allow you to resize "on the fly" so to speak. Before you hit print, see if you have a series of options such as "actual size", "Print to fit", "best fit". If so, "Print to fit" will allow you to get an image on a full sheet that you can take to a friend with an all-in one printer that can reduce the copies for you' or go to a UPS store or an office supply store for their help.
Some times these options are found under the printer name when you click on it or under Properties, when you click on that. If you have the manual that came with your printer, you should be able to look up how to change the settings.
Good luck, Lou Hodson

SeanR · 07-21-2012, 11:42 PM

Thank yo all for the replies. I got the Gimp program and used it. Worked great

07-21-2012, 07:11 AM	#1
SeanR Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Adobe PDF files Hi folks, I have a problem hopefully someone can help me with. I just bought some patterns from Sue Mey. My problems are that I cant figure out how to size them up. I got some Christmas ornaments and there a bit small for me, so I wanted to make them a tad bigger but when i use the enlarge thing it makes em bigger on the screen but they do not print bigger, they stay the same size This very frustrating. I also bought a box pattern from her and it prints out ok except it cuts off the bottom part of the bottom layer of the box by about an inch but does not print onto another page. I love her patterns just need some education on how to fix em

07-21-2012, 01:36 PM	#3
ekmouse Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 122 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	The easiest way, if you have a copier or all-in-one printer, would be to print them out normal size and then use the copier to enlarge them. --ekmouse __________________ Audry Hepburn - Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!

07-21-2012, 03:32 PM	#4
hotshot Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 730 Blog Entries: 16 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Resizing per Ekmouse's suggestion is the easiest low tech way. If you don't have access to a device that will do that, I would download the free gimp program from www.gimp.org. This program will allow you to rescale the image without a lot of effort. Sue Mey might be willing to do this for you as part of her customer service. I would do it for you, but I'm not sure of the legality of sending me the pdfs, even if I disregarded them after I adjusted them and sent them back. -------Randy __________________ http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/blogs/hotshot/ Last edited by hotshot; 07-21-2012 at 03:35 PM.

07-21-2012, 10:00 PM	#5
ASDLF22 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 519 Thanks: 8 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	I usually take a snapshot in the PDF and then paste it into Word then you can crop and resize it. __________________ Douglas Fraser Eagle River, Alaska My Gallery - Aurora Wood Crafts

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07-21-2012, 01:18 PM	#2
loftyhermes Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mansfield, UK Posts: 40 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	SeanR, the way I do this is to import the pdf files into Corel Draw to resize. happy scrolling Steve

07-21-2012, 10:40 PM	#6
louhodson Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sandwich, IL Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	SeanR, Many printer drivers will allow you to resize "on the fly" so to speak. Before you hit print, see if you have a series of options such as "actual size", "Print to fit", "best fit". If so, "Print to fit" will allow you to get an image on a full sheet that you can take to a friend with an all-in one printer that can reduce the copies for you' or go to a UPS store or an office supply store for their help. Some times these options are found under the printer name when you click on it or under Properties, when you click on that. If you have the manual that came with your printer, you should be able to look up how to change the settings. Good luck, Lou Hodson

07-21-2012, 11:42 PM	#7
SeanR Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank yo all for the replies. I got the Gimp program and used it. Worked great

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