Cant find pattern making software that works on pc - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

cedarworker12 · 01-28-2009, 03:06 AM

I have looked at several different types of pattern making software including corel draw and gimp but I can't find one that will work on my windows 98. Does anyone know where I can find software that will work on my pc?

CanadianScroller · 01-28-2009, 01:29 PM

There are some image editing programs from Serif that will work on Win 98

Vector Graphics, Illustration and Drawing Free Software Download - DrawPlus this is a vector based software but the upgraded version is only $9.99 and offers an autotrace feature.
Both are 98 compatable

There is also Photo Plus available but to get the more advanced features you need win 98SE
There is a list of other compatable software on the site

Jediscroller · 01-28-2009, 03:26 PM

I'd look for PSP 8 or so on e-bay. You can get it fairly cheaply.

Pajaro · 01-28-2009, 04:43 PM

I would say it is time to upgrade your Windows 98. But that is just me. I think Coral software will work on 98

Ellenburg48 · 01-28-2009, 07:03 PM

You can also check here for older versions of lots of different software. The has paint shop pro.

OldVersion.com
Christina

woodgeek · 01-31-2009, 08:08 AM

You might want to go to Kodak's website and download a free program called EasyShare ver. 7.1. It has basic editing and photo features including the ability to convert photos to "coloring book" which in my opinion (I freely admit I have limited experience with other graphic programs) works great for scroll saw patterns. 1st time I used the program I was able to create a pattern from a photo in less than an hour. You won't actually see the coloring book feature you need until you actually open the photo in the program but don't worry it is there. Yes I still use Windows 98 as I refuse to use Vista.

tstagman · 02-01-2009, 03:34 AM

If you can find a copy of MGI Photo Suite ver. 3, it will work with Windows 98 also.

countrycrafts · 02-03-2009, 06:40 PM

Hi Woodgeek I have kodak easyshare and used the colouring book and got line drawings from a number of photo's but how do you go on from there ,I'm not realy PC literet also I haveSerif draw plus 8 and have read here today that it can be used but how can anyone help me pleaseMal

woodgeek · 02-04-2009, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by countrycrafts

Hi Woodgeek I have kodak easyshare and used the colouring book and got line drawings from a number of photo's but how do you go on from there ,I'm not realy PC literet also I haveSerif draw plus 8 and have read here today that it can be used but how can anyone help me pleaseMal

You could use the controls in Easyshare to remove the lighter lines or darken the heavier ones. I think you could save the file and then presumably modify with one of your other programs (I have not done this).
You could print the coloring book output and modify it with white out and pencil or pen and then recopy to make a finished pattern.
It might be helpful for you to think of the computer as an aid to making a pattern not as a pattern maker.

01-28-2009, 03:06 AM	#1
cedarworker12 Craftsman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 60	Cant find pattern making software that works on pc I have looked at several different types of pattern making software including corel draw and gimp but I can't find one that will work on my windows 98. Does anyone know where I can find software that will work on my pc?

01-28-2009, 01:29 PM	#2
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,937 Blog Entries: 12	There are some image editing programs from Serif that will work on Win 98 Vector Graphics, Illustration and Drawing Free Software Download - DrawPlus this is a vector based software but the upgraded version is only $9.99 and offers an autotrace feature. Both are 98 compatable There is also Photo Plus available but to get the more advanced features you need win 98SE There is a list of other compatable software on the site __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

01-28-2009, 03:26 PM	#3
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,174 Blog Entries: 5	I'd look for PSP 8 or so on e-bay. You can get it fairly cheaply. __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

01-28-2009, 04:43 PM	#4
Pajaro Forever is a long time Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: If it ain't Texas, it Just ain't livin. Posts: 2,047 Blog Entries: 1	I would say it is time to upgrade your Windows 98. But that is just me. I think Coral software will work on 98 __________________ Pájaro Pete Hombre del pájaro www.pajarostudiowns.com Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "Never try to teach a pig to sing It is a waste of time and it annoys the pig. "

01-28-2009, 07:03 PM	#5
Ellenburg48 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jennings, OK Posts: 448	You can also check here for older versions of lots of different software. The has paint shop pro. OldVersion.com Christina __________________ May all your days be filled with sunshine, happiness, laughter and much love.

01-31-2009, 08:08 AM	#6
woodgeek Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 123	You might want to go to Kodak's website and download a free program called EasyShare ver. 7.1. It has basic editing and photo features including the ability to convert photos to "coloring book" which in my opinion (I freely admit I have limited experience with other graphic programs) works great for scroll saw patterns. 1st time I used the program I was able to create a pattern from a photo in less than an hour. You won't actually see the coloring book feature you need until you actually open the photo in the program but don't worry it is there. Yes I still use Windows 98 as I refuse to use Vista.

02-01-2009, 03:34 AM	#7
tstagman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 810	If you can find a copy of MGI Photo Suite ver. 3, it will work with Windows 98 also. __________________ Terry http://www.scrollsawer.com/gallery/s...0/ppuser/12859 The Hurrier I go, the Behinder I get!!

02-03-2009, 06:40 PM	#8
countrycrafts Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hull UK Posts: 92	kodak program Hi Woodgeek I have kodak easyshare and used the colouring book and got line drawings from a number of photo's but how do you go on from there ,I'm not realy PC literet also I haveSerif draw plus 8 and have read here today that it can be used but how can anyone help me pleaseMal __________________ http://www.folksy.com/shops/MadDogWoodArts

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