Frequently Asked Questions
The instant art Signs CD-ROM contains over 4000 signs.
All signs are fully editable and can be customized to your personal
requirements. They are stored as EPS files and are available on
one CD-ROM containing both PC and Mac formats. Included on the
CD is a Kudo Image Browser self-contained catalogue showing every
sign on the CD.
What
is the origination of the signs?
All signs were drawn in-house at our design studio, (MAGNUM), from standards as issued by relevant bodies, submitted designs etc.
What is included on the CD?
Sign classifications:
| Agricultural Awards Careful Caution Country registrations Credit cards Danger Disabled, etc. Environmental Fire General |
Hazard Lift Safely Lock out Logos Mandatory Markers Multiple No smoking Notice Packaging Parking Prohibition |
Quality Control Radiation Recycle Safety Safety first Security Tags Think Tourism Traffic Warning |
Contains Signs Which Fully Comply With
Current Regulations where possible
I have seen
other Sign CDs for sale why should I buy the instant art CD?
The instant art Signs CD-ROM is the most comprehensive source of FULLY ready-to-use signs available anywhere in the world. Don't waste your time with CDs which appear to be inexpensive, but when you buy them you have to spend time "cleaning up" the paths and eliminating compound paths. The instant art Signs CD-ROM is ready to use IMMEDIATELY - you can be cutting your first sign minutes after inserting the CD.
When was it last updated?
This is the second signs only CD. This upgraded and expanded
CD was released in April 1997.
Previous to the Signs CD all our signs were combined on our "All
of instant art" release 3 CD-ROM (Maps, fonts & signs).
See instant art site
for more details.
How often
will the instant art Signs CD-ROM be updated?
We anticipate an update yearly, however this may vary.
What programs are the signs compatible with?
Compatible with all sign design and cutting software.
What about copyright on the CD-ROM?
Purchasers have the right to use all the designs on the CD to print, cut & assemble signs. Also to include the signs in any printed material. They do not have the right to re-sell the signs in an electronic format. Company logos & names are copyright of the individual company and are only provided for your use if you obtain permission from the copyright holders
Is there a discount for dealers?
Dealers should contact either Magnum US or Magnum UK for dealer pricing and terms.
What are the accepted methods of payment?
Please ask your nearest dealer for current pricing and terms.
What are the physical size of the signs?
All signs are reduced to fit within US letter size for convenience and to comply with the requirements of certain programs. Signs are easily resized without any loss or resolution within your sign-making program.
System requirements
PCs & Compatibles
Any 286, 386, 486, Pentium, Pentium II or later IBM PC or
compatible computer with at minimum single-speed CD drive and
a hard disk.
Compatible with all sign-cutting software and current versions
of these popular PC applications: PageMaker, Quark XPress, Ready-Set-Go,
FrameMaker, Publish It, Ventura Publisher, CorelDraw, Illustrator,
FreeHand, Professional Draw, Arts & Letters Graphics Editor,
Artline, Persuasion, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, DeltaGraph
Pro and all other applications that accept EPS (Encapsulated
PostScript) files.
Macintosh & Compatibles
Any Macintosh (or clone) computer with at least one megabyte
of memory and a minimum single-speed CD drive and a hard disk.
Compatible all sign-cutting software and with current versions
of these popular Macintosh applications: PageMaker, Quark XPress,
Ready-Set-Go, FrameMaker, Personal Press, Ventura Publisher,
Publish It Easy, Illustrator, FreeHand, MacDraw Pro, Canvas,
PhotoShop, SuperPaint, FileMaker Pro, ClarisWorks, TASTE, Persuasion,
PowerPoint, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, DeltaGraph and all other
applications that accept EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) files.
I have lots of sign artwork - would magnum be interested
in putting this on the Signs CD?
We are always on the lookout for ways to expand the instant art Signs CD-ROM. Contact Magnum UK or Magnum US with full details.
How can I find out the contents of the instant art
Signs CD?
You can view the entire contents of the instant art Signs CD-ROM by clicking on the "Sign CD v2" at the top of this page or choosing this link. (Signs CD v2 page)
I already have loads of artwork generated in-house
why should I buy this CD-ROM?
You must know by now that no matter how many signs you have already designed the chances are that the very next person will be looking for something you do not have the artwork for. With the instant art Signs CD you have over 4,000 files of sign artwork at your fingertips and you have a resource that will be added to continually - why waste your precious time designing new signs when you can have them on a convenient CD-ROM to pull straight into your computer and alter easily and quickly if needed.
Why are some signs spelled with an "s" instead
of a "z" ??
The CD is an international resource and contains signs with various spellings. All signs have US spelling.
| US spelling | May be spelled in Europe etc as |
| fiber | fibre |
| authorized | authorised |
| color | colour |