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Cenon is a graphical tool of a special kind. Build upon a modular graphical core, Cenon offers a wide variety of possibilities and applications - not only Desktop Publishing.The best of all, Cenon is free software, available with full source codes, and at home on many computer platforms.
Key Features:
Key Features:
- Import of vector data (DXF, HPGL, PostScript, PDF, Gerber...)
- Export of vector data (DXF, HPGL, PostScript, Gerber...)
- Import of scanned data (TIFF, GIF, JPEG...)
- Editing and construction
- Complete set of publishing functions
- Vectorisation
What's New
Version 3.9.5:
- Minor bug-fixes
Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.4 or later
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.4 or later
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| Downloads:14,793 |
| Version Downloads:914 |
| Type:Multimedia & Design : Author Tools |
| License:Free |
| Date:13 Sep 2011 |
| Platform:PPC / Intel |
| Price:Free |
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Cenon is a graphical tool of a special kind. Build upon a modular graphical core, Cenon offers a wide variety of possibilities and applications - not only Desktop Publishing.The best of all, Cenon is free software, available with full source codes, and at home on many computer platforms.
Key Features:
Key Features:
- Import of vector data (DXF, HPGL, PostScript, PDF, Gerber...)
- Export of vector data (DXF, HPGL, PostScript, Gerber...)
- Import of scanned data (TIFF, GIF, JPEG...)
- Editing and construction
- Complete set of publishing functions
- Vectorisation
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Alexander Friedrich reviewed on 27 Jan 2011
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Hotmac reviewed on 15 Jul 2010
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sircletus reviewed on 24 Nov 2008
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DXF to HPGL should definitely work. A common problem our support encounters is that the supposed DXF file is not DXF at all. Also make sure that the DXF file has the extension ".dxf" to be recognized as DXF.
DXG is not supported by Cenon.
AI is supported as AI 3. Later formats have to be exported from Adobe Illustrator including PostScript Headers.
EPS is well supported. A common problem when importing PostScript however is that some applications simply export PostScript as an embedded Bitmap-Image, and this is of no use in a Vector-Application and not imported. Also, PostScript is a tremendous powerful format, and some special features are not supported by Cenon. Converting to a simpler PostScript-style can solve these limitations. For most purposes importing PostScript works very well.
Converting vector formats is not a trivial endeavour and needs experience with all graphic formats and applications involved.
The Cenon developers are thankful for any constructive feedback or contribution that helps improving Cenon, or helping others in getting the best out of Cenon.
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One of the few that read and write HPGL.
Some bugs though.
Sometimes quits and adding text sometimes add spurious asterisk characters.
Inclusion of velocity commands for HPGL would be appreciated too since I use this to drive a laser engraver.
Also the link on MU to the additional modules is bad.
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Link fixed. All links on the MacUpdate product page for Cenon are current and functional.
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As for unexpected (?) quits. Maybe just wait for our upcoming release 3.9. We are using Cenon extensively on Apple and hardly ever encounter a crash.
However, if you can provide a crash log (just email to the Cenon-Support), we would be very thankful.
As for adding features to the HPGL export.
There are two instant options to get velocity commands and make Cenon able to drive a laser engraver:
1. Improve the HPGL export of Cenon. That is possible because you have access to the source codes. We will gladly add improvements to future releases. The HPGL export was primarily designed for exchange with other applications.
2. Get a license of our commercial software Cenon CAM. Cenon CAM is a professional manufacturing software, adding many more features including output to a large range of machines, also engravers. Also take a look at our single-line fonts especially designed for fast engraving.
Thank you and Best wishes
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As for unexpected (?) quits. Maybe just wait for our upcoming release 3.9. We are using Cenon extensively on Apple and hardly ever encounter a crash.
However, if you can provide a crash log (just email to the Cenon-Support), we would be very thankful.
As for adding features to the HPGL export. There are two instant options to get velocity commands and make Cenon able to drive a laser engraver:
1.Improve the HPGL export of Cenon. That is possible because you have access to the source codes. We will gladly add improvements to future releases. The HPGL export was primarily designed for exchange with other applications.
2. Get a license of our commercial software Cenon CAM. Cenon CAM is a professional manufacturing software, adding many more features including output to a large range of machines, also engravers. Also take a look at our single-line fonts especially designed for fast engraving.
Thank you and Best wishes
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Just one wish: SVG import would be great!
More and more tools understand this modern, open vector format and it would be awesome to have it in Cenon!!
Anonymous reviewed on 13 Oct 2004
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Unfortunately, this installer doesn't work for me. Specifically it says "Install Failed. The following install step failed: run preinstall script for Cenon 3.9.3. Contact the manufacturer for assistance."
Hope this gets repaired. The Osmond import fixes are anxiously anticipated. Thank you!
To solve the issue, you can also simply delete the pre-install script (it's only doing some clean-up of Cenon modules):
Cenon-3.9.3.pkg/Contents/Resources/preinstall
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What files will it actually open?
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Moog Modular rated on 12 May 2011