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Cut the Outside On  

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Use the Cut the Outside toggle to select cutting or not cutting the outside of the mat for the CMC Z1, Z (9000z), 9000, and 8000.

  • Click the Cut Outside toggle On to cut the outside of the mat.

  • The outside of the mat will now cut. 

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Note: You can also select Options > Cut Outside.

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Defaults: Set the Default for 90 Degree Outside Cut

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titleDefault Settings for Cutting the Outside with the 90 Degree Cartridge

The default setting for 90 Outside Cuts can be set in the Admin > Cutting section for the CMC Z1, Z (9000z) and 9000.

Note that the CMC 8000 does support cutting with the 90 Degree Cartridge.

Enable Auto Clamp Offset

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  • Select Enable Auto Clamp Offset checkbox to move the design up and over on the matboard to avoid the clamp area on the CMC Z1 and Z (9000z), similar to the Rail Dodge below.

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titleEnable Auto Clamp Definition

The Auto Clamp Offset moves the design up and over on the matboard to avoid the clamp area on the CMC Z1 and Z (9000z) to overcome the border limitation of 1.25"/3.2 cm when not cutting the outside.

  • Check the Enable Auto Clamp Offset checkbox.  

  • Enter the distance to move the design in the X Origin field; the Y Origin field uses the same numerical value. 

  • It will move the lower left corner of the design to the new X/Y position and it will display Dodge on the bottom of the screen on the CMC Z1 and Z (9000z).

  • This feature is also turned on by selecting Full from the Outside Cut Options dropdown control.

Disable Auto Clamp Offset

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  • Disabling the Auto Clamp Offset will cut the design normally without being offset an extra distance into the mat on the CMC Z1 and Z (9000z).

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titleEnable Auto Clamp Definition

The Auto Clamp Offset moves the design up and over on the matboard to avoid the clamp area on the CMC Z1 and Z (9000z) to overcome the border limitation of 1.25"/3.2 cm when not cutting the outside.

  • Uncheck the Auto Clamp Offset checkbox.

  • The design will no longer be offset on the CMC Z1 and Z (9000z) and will cut the design normally unless values have been entered in the X Origin and Y Origin fields as described above.

Defaults: Set the Default for the Enable Auto Clamp Offset

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titleSet the Default to Enable Auto Clamp Offset

The default setting and offset value for the Enable Auto Clamp Offset for the CMC Z1 and Z (9000z) can be set in the Admin > Cutting section.

Enable Rail Dodge

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titleRail Dodge Definition

A Rail Dodge moves the design up and over on the matboard to avoid the clamp area on the CMC 9000 and 8000 to overcome the border limitation of 1.5”/3.8cm when not cutting the outside.

  • Check the Enable Rail Dodge checkbox to use a Rail Dodge on CMC 9000 and 8000. This is similar to the Enable Auto Clamp Offset above.

  • A Rail Dodge is a small piece of matboard or other material used to position the pre-cut matboard up into the cutting area when using borders less than 1.5" and not cutting the outside.

  • Enter the distance to move the design in the X Origin field; the Y Origin field uses the same number value. 

  • It will move the lower left corner of the design to the new X/Y position and it will display Dodge on the bottom of the screen.

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Note: The outside cut is shown here merely for visual reference of where the pre-cut matboard will be positioned on the board. This feature can also be used to move the design to avoid flaws in the matboard.

See Also: Fixture for Rail Dodge.  

Disable Rail Dodge

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  • Disabling the Rail Dodge will now cut the designs normally without being offset up and over on the mat.

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titleRail Dodge Definition

A Rail Dodge moves the design up and over on the matboard to avoid the clamp area on the CMC 9000 and 8000 to overcome the border limitation of 1.5”/3.8cm when not cutting the outside.

  • Uncheck the Rail Dodge checkbox.

  • The design will no longer be offset on the CMC 8000 and 9000 and will cut the design normally unless values have been entered in the X Origin and Y Origin fields as described above

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