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The #106 Mixed Template

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  • The #106 Mixed template allows the user to select a different template for each layer.

  • Use the Template Properties to edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for the template objects.

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titleTemplate Definition

Templates are specialized parametric shape generators created by Wizard.

Many of the templates have additional Properties that can be edited which can change the shape, curves and corners of the design as well as a wide assortment of Parameters.

The Template Library displays the different templates that are available for use.

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  • This example shows the Mixed template Template using template 606 Arrow Hd Sm on the top layer and template 604 Taos on the bottom layer.

#106 Mixed Template Properties

  • Place the #106 Mixed template Template on the Editor.

  • Click on the #106 Mixed template Template on the Editor.

  • Click on the Properties Tab to edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for this template opening.

  • Optionally, Right-Click on the template opening and select Edit to open the Template Properties.

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Style

Template Opening

The Template Opening section allows the user to select a different template, or add a label to the current template.

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  • The Style button displays the current Template Name and Number button.  

Label

  • Enter the desired text in the Label field which will be displayed on the Template opening. 

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titleStyle Definition

The Style button displays the current Template Name and Number in Designer. 

Click the Template Name and Number to select a new Template from the Template Library.

Set the Default to Auto Label Multi Openings

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titleDefault Setting to Auto Label Multi Openings

Set the default to Auto Label Multi Openings in the Admin > Editor section.

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  • Enter the template WidthEnter the Template Width dimension. 

  • Enter the template Height  Template Height dimension. 

Dimensions

Use the Dimensions Section to edit and/or lock the template object dimensions, set the X/Y positioning, or rotate the Template.

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titleSizes Button Definition

The Sizes Button displays the Recent and Standard sizes. 

Recent lists the last ten sizes entered.

Standard lists Standard sizes associated with the current unit of measurement.

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titleSwap Button Definition

The Swap Button switches the values between the width and height fields.

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Lock or Unlock Size

  • Click the Unlock icon toggle to Lock the size of the current template opening. 

  • Click the Locked icon toggle to Unlock the size of the current template opening.

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titleLock Object Size Definition

Use the Lock/Unlock feature to prevent the size of the opening from being changed by accidentally dragging the control corners with the mouse in Designer.

X and Y Position Fields

X (Position Field)

  • Enter the new X Position to move the currently selected openings.

Y (Position Field)

  • Enter the new Y Position to move the currently selected openings.

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titleX Position Definition

The X Position field is used to manually set the Horizontal position of the selected object in Designer and the Cut Preview. 

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titleY Position Definition

The Y Position field is used to manually set the Vertical position of the selected object in Designer and the Cut Preview. 

Rotation Entry Field

  • Enter the desired degree Degree of rotation Rotation in the Rotation* field.

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  • The currently selected Template will pivot from the center point.  

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titleRotation of Objects in Designer Definition

The Rotation function in Designer is the action of rotating the selected object(s) around an axis or center by the specified number of degrees.

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Number of Layers

  • Enter the number of layers Layers desired.

Layers for this template opening. 

Template Options Reveal Tab

Use the Template Options Reveals tab section to select number of layers, reveals, Reverse Bevel, and cartridge selection.

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  • Each layer Layer entry is identified by a layer number.

  • The topmost layer is labelled Top.

Reveal

  • Enter the desired reveal Reveal amount for each layer in the Reveal field. 

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titleReveal Definition

In a two-layer design, the Reveal is the amount of the bottom matboard showing under the top mat in Designer and Visualize.

The standard Reveal between the top and bottom mat is 1/4".

Assigning a Template to Each Layer

  • Click the Reveals tab and select the desired layer Layer.

  • Click the Template Name number Number button to open the Template Library.

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titleTemplate Definition

Templates are specialized parametric shape generators created by Wizard.

Many of the templates have additional Properties that can be edited which can change the shape, curves and corners of the design as well as a wide assortment of Parameters.

The Template Library displays the different templates that are available for use.

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titleTemplate Library Definition

The Template Librarydisplays the different Templates of specialized parametric shape generators that are available for use in Designer.

  • Click on the desired template Template.

  • The new template will be placed on the selected layer.

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NOTE: Not all templates are available for use with this template.

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Reverse Bevel

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Use RB to make the layer a Reverse Bevel.

  • Click the RB button Button to make all of the layers a Reverse Bevel. 

  • Click the RB checkbox Checkbox on the desired layer to make that layer a Reverse Bevel.    

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titleReverse Bevel Definition

The Reverse Bevel is when the Angle of the blade cuts the Matboard surface so it Slants Under the surface of the Matboard, and the Matboard Core is Not Seen from the front.

The Bevel Type is the Angle that the blade cuts on the Matboard/Fallout surface when it is not cut at a 90° Right Angle.

Template Options Parameters

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Use the Template Options Parameters tab to edit the parameter attributes for the selected template. 

  • The 106 Mixed template Template allows a different template to be assigned to each layer, so these attributes are directly related to the layer selected. 

  • Select the desired layer to edit from the Params for Layer field, and edit the parameters Parameters for that template. 

  • The design changes to reflect these changes.

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  • See Template Parameter Map below for information on what the specific fields adjust.

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titleParameters Definition

The Parameters are a set of specified variable characteristics related to the selected object that can be modified through the accompanying fields in Designer.

For example, the Chamfer is the symmetrical angled surface at the corner of the Template.

In Designer, the Template Parameter Map displays a diagram describing each parameter field for the current Template.

Template Parameter Map

  • Click on the Template Parameter Map button (displayed as [?]) on the Parameters tab.

  • A template map opens which describes what each parameter field adjusts for in the currently selected template layer of the 106 Mixed.

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titleParameters Definition

The Parameters are a set of specified variable characteristics related to the selected object that can be modified through the accompanying fields in Designer.

For example, the Chamfer is the symmetrical angled surface at the corner of the Template.

In Designer, the Template Parameter Map displays a diagram describing each parameter field for the current Template.

Cartridge Icon

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Click on the Cartridge Icon and select the desired cartridge Cartridge for the current layer Layer. 

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  • NOTE: Not all Cartridges are available in this scenario.

  • To use a nonNon-blade cartridgeBlade Cartridge, see “Availability of Other Cartridges” below.

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titleCartridge Definition

A Cartridge is the physical component that holds a Blade, Deboss Stylus, Pen or other application tool.

Availability of Other Cartridges

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blade cartridges

  • Blade Cartridge (Deboss, Pen and Vinyl) are not available as a selection from the Cartridge Icon dropdown control in the Template Properties.

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  • However, there is another way to perform this.

  • For this example, place a Deboss object onto the Editor.

  • With the Deboss selected click the Properties tab.

  • Click the Template Number and Name button.

  • The Template Library will open.

  • Select a different template SHAPE for the Deboss. Templates not available for this function are not displayed.  

  • The template shape is now Debossed.

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titleTemplate Definition

Templates are specialized parametric shape generators created by Wizard.

Many of the templates have additional Properties that can be edited which can change the shape, curves and corners of the design as well as a wide assortment of Parameters.

The Template Library displays the different templates that are available for use.

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titleTemplate Library Definition

The Template Librarydisplays the different Templates of specialized parametric shape generators that are available for use in Designer.