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CutArt Properties

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titleCutArt Definition
CutArt are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard.

CutArt Properties

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  • Use CutArt Properties to edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for the CutArt.

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  • Optionally, Right-Click on the CutArt and select Edit.

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and resized and rotated. They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

CutArt Opening 

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  • Use the CutArt Opening section to add a label or select a different CutArt.

Name

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  • The name of the current CutArt is displayed in the Name field. 

Label

  • Enter the desired text in the Label field.

  • The label will be displayed on the CutArt opening. 

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Change CutArt

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  • Change the CutArt with the Change CutArt button.

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Dimensions

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  • Use the Dimensions Section to change the size, lock dimensions, set the X/Y positioning, or rotate the CutArt.

Dimensions

  • Enter the object Width. 

  • Enter the object Height. 

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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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X and Y Position Fields

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  • Use the X/Y fields to move objects to specific horizontal/vertical coordinates.

  • Enter the new X position to move the selected object horizontally.

  • Enter the new Y to move the selected object vertically.

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  • Lines shown for illustration.

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titleX Position Definition

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

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titleY Position Definition

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

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Lines shown for illustration.

Rotation Definition

Rotation Entry Field

  • Enter the desired degree of Rotation* for the selected object.

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Rotation is the action of rotating an object around an axis or center.

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  • The selected object will pivot from the center point.  

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titleRotation 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.

Minimum Width and Height

Min Width 

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  • The original CutArt width is displayed in the Min Width field.  

Min Height 

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  • The original CutArt height is displayed in the Min Height field.

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  • Cutting below the Minimum Width/Height is not recommended.

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titleMin Height and Width Definition

Min Height displays the Minimum Height that the selected CutArt or LetterMat has been tested to cut. The CutArt/LetterMat can be Debossed or Penned at a much smaller size.

CutArt Options

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  • Use the CutArt Options section to select Mirror, set KAR and Use Original Size for the CutArt.

Mirror the CutArt

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  • Mirror flips the CutArt Horizontally.

  • Click on the CutArt.

  • Check Mirror the CutArt checkbox to flip the CutArt horizontally.

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To flip the design vertically, see Rotation above.

  • The CutArt is mirrored horizontally. 

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  • To flip the design vertically, see Rotation above.

Keep Aspect Ratio

KAR Definition
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KAR stands for Keep Aspect Ratio and keeps the CutArt/Image/LetterMat/etc. height and width proportionate to avoid distortion.

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  • For best results, it is recommended to have KAR checked to avoid skewing the CutArt.

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titleKAR Definition

Keep Aspect Ratio (KAR) keeps the CutArt, Image, LetterMat, etc. Height and Width proportionate to avoid distortion in Designer.

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  • The CutArt will remain height/width proportionate when resized.

Use Original Size

  • The Use Original Size button to reset the CutArt to the original size it was drawn. 

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  • Cutting smaller than original size is not recommended, and may give unexpected results.

  • CutArts can be Debossed, Penned and cut on Vinyl much smaller than they can be cut on Matboard.

Cartridge Selection and Type

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

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titleCartridge Definition

A Cartridge is a the physical component that contains holds a blade Blade, stylus Deboss Stylus, pen or other apparatus that can be inserted into the head to perform a function, such as cutting, Debossing, Pen, etc Pen or other application tool.

  • When applicable, select the desired Cartridge Type from the Type dropdown control. 

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  • Selections available are dependent upon the Cartridge selected.