LXi 26 Support Resources - FAQs and What's New – Signwarehouse

Welcome new LXi software users! And if you're already a fan of LXi software, you know from experience that it is a comprehensive vinyl-cutting application tailored for both hobbyists and professional sign makers. It combines robust design tools with seamless integration for cutting and printing.

Whether you're designing text, shapes, or working with vector graphics, LXi offers advanced editing features and supports importing files from tools like Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW. The software features several editions—Apprentice, Expert, Master, Master Plus, and RIP Design—each unlocking progressively more sophisticated capabilities for editing, print-and-cut jobs, wide-format production, and even job management and approval workflows.

Why LXi?

LXi is known for its intuitive interface and efficient workflow. You can quickly manipulate designs, add colors, and seamlessly transfer artwork for cutting or printing. The software includes built-in support for hundreds of vinyl cutters and top wide-format printers, enabling users to output their designs with high fidelity across diverse hardware.

LXi also includes handy tools like auto-vectorization (for converting raster images to cuttable vectors), support for SVG graphics, and cloud-based licensing that ensures you stay up to date while keeping everything running smoothly.

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Installing LXi 26

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Setup & Installation Video

Follow the steps in this helpful video for step-by-step installation guidance:

FAQs

Q: What is the difference between LXi 22 and LXi 26?

A: LX 26 has a completely new GUI* and is built from the ground up on a different engine than LXi 22. As such, it has new features including improved bitmap tracing, new image-enhancement plug-ins, and better support for print and cut workflows. Most of the familiar sign design tools are retained, but they work a little differently.

Q: Can I import my old LXi files into LXi 26?

A: Yes. Vector files designed in older versions of LXi can be imported into LXi 26. The import process works best with vector designs. Raster files created for digital printing may not import completely.

Q: Can I import Flexi files into LXi 26?

A: Raster and vector files created in older versions of Flexi can be imported into LXi 26 and edited.

Q: Can I work in Adobe Illustrator and output to LXi 26?

A: Yes! LXi 26 comes with a new Adobe CC plugin that allows you to design your vector graphics in Illustrator and send them to LXi Expert or Master Plus to output to your vinyl cutter. Raster designs can be sent from Photoshop to LXi RIP Design for output to your large format printer or for print and cut workflow.

Q: Is LXi 26 Windows 11 compliant?

A: Yes, LXi 26 is fully compliant with Windows 10 and 11.

Q: Can I upgrade from LXi 22 to 26?

A: Since the code is brand new, an upgrade is not available, but LXi 19 and 22 license owners enjoy a loyalty discount on LXi 26.

Q: What are the new features in LXi 26?

A: LXi 26 offers a host of new features including the fluid mask bitmap tracing module, Fit-to-Shape tools, bitmap tracing preview module, Adobe CC plug-ins, Supersize module for up-resing bitmap files, full print, cut and print & cut integration in LXi RIP, support for the newest MUSE vinyl cutters, an interactive Help module. Click here for a full presentation of the new features in LXi.

Q: Does LXi 26 support my Vinyl Express or other cutters?

A: Yes! LXi 26 supports all major brands of vinyl cutters including drivers for current and legacy models. This includes Vinyl Express, MUSE, Graphtec, GCC, Roland, and many more. LXi Expert users are limited to installing one cutter driver at a time, but there are many available to install.

Q: Does LXi 26 RIP Design support my PrismJET printer?

A: Yes! LXi RIP Design includes drivers for all current and legacy PrismJET printers (below). ICC profiles and print modes for older models may be limited.

PrismJET VJ24

PrismJET VJ24X

PrismJET VJ48

PrismJET VJ54

PrismJET 54Gen2

PrismJET VJ64

PrismJET DS42

Q: What drivers does it support?

A: Cutter drivers: Supports all major brands of vinyl cutters, past and present

A: Printer drivers: Supports all PrismJET brands

Click here for a comprehensive list

Q: What are the system requirements for LXi 26?

Specifications & Hardware Requirements
Operating System	Windows 10 and 11
RAM	32-64 GB
CPU	3GHz, Intel i5 or i7 equivalent
Screen Resolution	1920x1080 resolution, 24-bit color
Working Disc Space	SSD with 256GB or more. HHD with 500GB working space or more.
Internet	Broadband internet access (Internet connection required for cloud window features and license activation)
	* Installing on a Mac using parallels or bootcamp is neither recommended nor supported.

*Graphic User Interface.

What’s New in LXi 26?

Fluid Mask Background Extraction Tool

LXi 26 includes a powerful, intelligent background deletion tool that makes extracting images for contour cutting a breeze. Fluid Mask even manages images with feathered edges like hair and fur!

Enhanced Image Editing Plugins, Like Bevels and Textures

LXi 26 includes a new image editing library full of powerful plugins for creating 3D effects like beveled edges, textures, blur tools, and more.

SuperSize Bitmaps

LXi 26 includes a supersize tool that allows users to optimize print quality by increasing the native resolution before output. ‘Upres’ and sharpen your files to produce the best possible results.

Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Plug-ins

LXi 26 is easier than ever to use for Abobe CC designers. It adds plug-ins to both Illustrator and Photoshop so that you can design in the app you know best and use LXi’s professional cutter and printer drivers to create top-tier signs and graphics.

Fit to Shape Tool

LXi 26 has a cool new tool that automates fitting text inside various vector shapes. Great for giving your vector graphics and designs a unique visual punch.

Cutting ‘On the Pull’

Cutting on the pull is an advanced cutter driver that optimizes cutting window tint film and other pressure-sensitive films. This feature limits the cutter’s actuation to cut vertical paths only when the film is being pulled backward toward the cutter. This reduces the chances of film bunching or wrinkling during plotting. Cutting on the pull is activated for all installed device drives in LXi Expert and Master Plus.

LXi Compass Interactive Help Tool

Getting up to speed with LXi is easier than ever. Compass is an interactive help index that presents an archive of links and tutorials based on your workflow.