Why Switch to Gerber Omega 8.0?
Windows 11 Compatible
OMEGA 8.0 is compatible with Windows 11 OS.
Clip Art Toolbar
Commonly used design elements and clip art are made quickly available with this new feature.
Navigator Screen
Navigation is made easier with the new Navigator window. This window can be floated over your Composer window or parked on another monitor.
Improved Dimension Toolbar
We added the option to show dimension in Feet-Inches e.g., 4’ - 8”.
New Effects Toolbar
A very popular request is fulfilled with the addition of this new toolbar for Effects. Keystroke/time savings here that allows you to get your work done faster.
File-Open Enhancements
The preview image saved resolution is increased and is now displayed larger in the open screen. You can see and sort by the data you have saved in the Description, Customer, and Keywords area.
Zoom 1:1
Showing your artwork at a 1:1 ratio on your screen is easy now with the new 1:1 zoom tool.
Export Options Templates
Export to PDF(GSP65) and EPS now has the ability to save option sets as templates. This makes exporting for various applications easier and streamlines the process and ensures export consistency.
Bitmap Fill Justification
When using Bitmap fill you can now select the justification of the image during the filling process.
Clipping Path Enhancements
When making a Clipping Path we now hold onto the groups of objects being used in the Clipping Path.
Export/Import Customize Keyboard SETS
You now can Save and Load your Customize Keyboard as sets and you can also import and export those to be used on other computers that also have the Load Customize Keyboard option.
Export/Import Layouts
You now can Save and Load your toolbar Layouts. This allows you to import and export those to be used on other computers running OMEGA 8.0.
Cut/Print Time Estimates
Omega Plot 8.0 includes an estimate of time for the
Gerber Edge and Gerber plotters to complete the
job.
Take your graphics to the next level
OMEGA 8.0 design and output software delivers a new level of excellence and
performance for sign and specialty graphic professionals. OMEGA 8.0 builds on its solid set of tools and functions, while offering exciting new features, improvements, and efficiencies. These enhancements enable beginners to hit the ground running, while providing seasoned experts the ability to create even more sophisticated, technical, and advanced layouts with greater ease – and in less time.
Cumulative features
Are you upgrading from an older OMEGA version, such as 1.5, 2.0, or 2.5? In addition to all the impressive OMEGA 8.0 features, you will also get the following enhancements that were introduced in other OMEGA releases.
OMEGA 2.5: Layer manager, clipping paths, embedded images, dimensioning, and improved AI/EPS importing.
OMEGA 3.0: ReAction editing, and image enhancements, including soft shadows.
OMEGA 4.0: GERBER EDGE® FX™ HiRez mode, improved barcode generation, backcut decals, faster EDGE rendering, automatic EDGE halftones, and ARTPath™ nesting.
OMEGA 5.0: Improved raster-to-vector, enVision auto-alignment for EDGE jobs, Composer nesting, distorted gradient fills, plot weedlines, and ARTPath and DXF map colors to layers.
OMEGA 6.0: Font matching, more raster-tovector improvements, bitmap fills in vectors, larger image export up to 32,000 pixels, plot overcut, and Apply button for contextual design.
OMEGA 6.5: Groups of groups, new outline and shadow features, improved file import and export, and create cost estimates of Gerber vinyls and GerberColor™ foils.
OMEGA 7.0: Custom user palette, Select materials, fills, and strokes directly from job palette, Programmable shortcuts, Save commonly used functions as templates, Backcut improvements, Interactive constraint indicators, Export to hot folder improvements, Updated Gerber spot colors available in Adobe® Illustrator®, Easier to use foil adjust, OMEGA CS users gain access to functions.
System Requirements
Minimum processor and RAM hardware requirements are dictated by your operating system. These
are minimums only. More RAM, storage, I/O, and a faster CPU are recommended. Multicore CPU
and 4+ GB RAM recommended.
• Windows® 8,10,11 (32 or 64bit)
• AutoCarve™ 3D requires 32 bit OS (not 64).
• 100+ GB available disk space.
• 1024 x 768+ monitor resolution with 16 million colors.
• Two or more available USB ports recommended.
• Ethernet port for use with GERBER EDGE FX and other network connections.
• EDGE or EDGE 2 require a Gerber USB to Parallel Adapter Cable (P83301A) for use with
Windows® 8,10,11 (32 or 64bit). These operating systems no longer support parallel ports.
• Serial ports (9-pin) for use with Gerber p
