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How To Use Send To Plug-Ins With CADlink

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  • 7 steps
  • 18 instructions
  • 1 video
  • Updated 2026-04-20

Using CADlink Send To Plugins for Direct Graphic TransferSECTION

Overview of Send To Plugins 00:00:01

Written steps7

Steps

  1. Use Send To plugins to design graphics in supported design applications.
  2. Send completed graphics directly to a CADlink queue without manual import or export.
  3. Use this workflow to reduce file compatibility issues and speed up production.

Supported Design Applications

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  1. Use Send To plugins with the following supported applications: Adobe Photoshop
  2. Confirm that these applications are installed on the same system as the CADlink software.
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • CorelDRAW

Automatic Plugin Installation

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  1. Install your CADlink software product.
  2. Verify that Send To plugins are automatically installed if supported design applications are already present on the system.

Installing Plugins After Design Software Installation

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  1. Install Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, or CorelDRAW if not previously installed.
  2. Run the CADlink software installer again.
  3. Choose the option to install only the plugins.

Sending Graphics to a CADlink Queue

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  1. Complete your graphic design in a supported design application.
  2. Use the Send To plugin to transfer the graphic directly to CADlink.
  3. Open the CADlink software.
  4. Locate the graphic in the previously selected queue.

Workflow Benefits

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  1. Avoid manual file import and export processes.
  2. Reduce the risk of file corruption caused by incompatible file formats.
  3. Improve production speed and job turnaround time.

Version Compatibility

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  1. Use Send To plugins with both current and legacy versions of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and CorelDRAW.

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