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Pattern Resizing Program such as Rapid Resizer

by George B. Streissguth
(San Francisco, CA USA)

Thanks for the opportunity to ask a question. As I'm sure you already know, the Mac platform is used by the vast majority of designers, and is generally the only platform used at university art and architecture departments, design schools, and art schools. Unfortunately, Rapid Resizer inexplicably runs only on the Windows platform.

Could you please suggest a Pattern Resizing Program that runs on the Mac platform?

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The only other program I'm aware of is Glass Eye. Here is the information I found it:

"Glass Eye 2000 Standard, Professional, and Professional Plus editions run on Windows 98 and all later versions, including Vista. They also run on Macs with Virtual PC, Boot Camp, Parallels or VMware Fusion (with Windows installed)."

I hope this will help you.

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Oct 03, 2009

Rapid Resizer NEW
by: Dave

I use an auto-cad program for my designs and print a copy (Can't copy and paste) then run a scan of my design. It can be any size then.

Aug 10, 2009

comment re: Glass Eye NEW
by: Lisa Seger

Just wanted to give some input on the Glass Eye program, as I am a frequent user of it. I am a windows user, but would assume that the Mac version is just as good.
I downloaded the 30 day free trial, and then later paid for the basic program, even though I was still able to use the trial even after it expired. There are several versions of Glass Eye, depending on your needs, but the basic program is good if you just want to create designs or use some of theirs, and then resize to whatever you need. You can upload any jpg image to it by adding background to a new blank page, so if you have a pattern that you just need to resize, that free trial is perfect for that.
If you have one of the upgraded programs of Glass Eye, you can use different types of glass in your pattern planning, to see how it looks. You can also give an estimate using the portion of the program where you enter square ft of glass, lead, solder, foil etc. So if you take custom orders, this program is a must have! It's also pretty user friendly, and the selection of patterns available within the program is pretty extensive.
Good Luck!
PS. Thanks, Sue, for the opportunity to share this information, and thanks, as always, for all your helpful information. With the help of your website, I have learned enough, in just one year of making stained glass, to be able to take custom orders and start making some extra money doing what I truly love!

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Lisa, I'm proud of you. It's heartwarming to read a story like yours. I wish you all the best in your stained glass future.

Sue

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