How to upload an Illustrator file?

Gekko_1 · October 20, 2006, 07:35:30 PM

Hi guys,

I've created a Wyvern S.4 side profile in Illustrator and want to upload it here so you guys (who want to) can use it in a 'Photoshop' type program (or Illustrator / Freehand/ Corel Draw if you have them) to do your own profiles.

Only problem is I have no idea how to upload it here so you guys can download it as an Adobe Illustrator file to use?

There's no use uploading it via Photobucket as a .jpeg file as it will be too small to use due to their file size restriction.

Anybody know how??

Richard.

anthonyp · October 20, 2006, 08:11:57 PM

Which version of Illustrator do you use? I use Illustrator 8 (and I have CS2, but I'm not quite comfortable with it yet) so I might be able to walk you through it. Heck, I might be able to convert if for you easily if you want. PM me.

jcf · October 20, 2006, 11:30:59 PM

Save it as a PDF and then upload a link.

When the PDF is opened in Illustrator it will be vector, it will also open fine in Photoshop...but it wil be rasterized.

If you like I can host the file on my site or send me the .ai file directly and I'll make the conversion and put the file up.

Cheers, Jon

Gekko_1 · October 21, 2006, 01:40:53 AM

QuoteSave it as a PDF and then upload a link.

When the PDF is opened in Illustrator it will be vector, it will also open fine in Photoshop...but it wil be rasterized.

If you like I can host the file on my site or send me the .ai file directly and I'll make the conversion and put the file up.

Cheers, Jon

No worries Jon if you want to send me your email address by PM to (keep your privacy) I'll email you the .ai file ASAP.

Richard.

Hobbes · October 21, 2006, 01:43:52 AM

There's no need to convert to PDF.

You can upload the original file to a site like YouSendIt, and publish the download link on this forum.

Jennings · October 21, 2006, 06:23:09 AM

Since most folks use a pixel based program, why not just upload the basic line drawing as a greyscale JPEG? It'd be a LOT smaller file size..

J

Gekko_1 · October 21, 2006, 07:44:14 AM

Hi guys,

Anthonyp has come to the rescue. Others were/are helping too. Thanks to everyone with their advice, help and assistance, much appreciated!

Anyway here's a link to Anthony's web site where the Wyvern Illustrator file can be found.

http://hyperion.mystarship.com/modelstuff/gekko/

Hope you enjoy the profile and make good use of it!

Thanks Anthony!

Richard.

Gekko_1 · October 21, 2006, 07:56:16 AM

Oh, and I just wanted to add, when you've done your profile here is where to post it:

http://www.whatifmodelers.com/forum//index...opic=12315&st=0

Richard.

John Howling Mouse · October 21, 2006, 10:52:42 AM

I converted the fine line dwg to a simple jpeg file anyone can use (in full color), located here:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/joh...nLineDwg1LG.jpg

Remember to await the 'resize' button on the lower right and then resize it to the full image quality.

Many thanks, Richard!