Roland's New Design Software Makes Decorating Easy

Oct 10, 2008

Irvine, Calif.-based Roland DGA Corp. recently introduced R-Wear Studio, a new design software for creating heat transfers, hot-fix rhinestone transfers, vinyl lettering, labels and decals. The software allows users to create designs with rhinestone embellishments and heat transfers using vector-based designs, logos and lettering. Users can import their own graphics, rhinestone patterns, personalized lettering, unique backgrounds and more.

“With R-Wear Studio, you can created a wide variety of rhinestone templates quickly and inexpensively, eliminating the need for outsourcing,” says Rick Rivera, product manager. “The software supports a large library of 500 hot-fix rhinestones that match the different colors, sizes and types available on the market. It also displays the job’s cost, allowing users to quickly calculate profits and manage rhinestone inventories.”

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