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Create a Starburst Design with CutArt

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  • This lesson shows how to Mirror a CutArt to create a Scrolled Starburst design.

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titleMirror Definition
The Mirror 

Create a Starburst Design with CutArt

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  • This lesson shows how to Mirror a CutArt to create a Scrolled Starburst design.

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titleMirror Definition

The Mirror function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along a the selected axis in Trace andDesignerand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.

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See: Mirror in Trace Function

See: Mirror CutArt in Designer

See: Mirror Image in Visualization

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizardby Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and resized and rotated. edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

Design Template in FrameShop

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titleTemplate Definition

Templatesare 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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See: Template Properties

See: Template Library

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  • Click on the Properties tab.

  • Click on the Parameters tab.

  • Change the No. of Points to 6.

  • Change the Spikiness to 0.

  • Change the Mode to 2. 

  • Change the Line Length to 2.85".

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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.

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Place a CutArt in the Editor

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and resized and rotated. edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

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  • Select the desired CutArt by either searching for it in the search field or by navigating through the directories.

    • This example uses ScrollAN for the CutArt.

  • Click the Edit button.

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and resized and rotated. edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

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  • The CutArt is placed on the Editor.

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and resized and rotated. edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

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  • Move the CutArt so that it is aligned with the Top of the Star Template.

  • If you accidentally click off of the CutArt and it moves behind the Star, hit the PgUp/PgDn key to cycle through the Openings.

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and resized and rotated. edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

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titleTemplate Definition

Templatesare 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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See: Template Properties

See: Template Library

Bring Design into Trace

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and resized and rotated. edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

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titleTemplate Definition

Templatesare 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.use.

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See: Template Properties

See: Template Library

Draw Alignment Lines

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  • We will add some Alignment Lines that we will use to Mirror the CutArt.

  • You can Mirror the CutArt without the Alignment Lines, but adding them will help illustrate the process.

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  • Click the Line button on the Trace and Draw tab. The Draw radio button is automatically selected.

  • Right-Click on the Center Point of one of the Lines of the Polygon.

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titleLine Definition

The Line tool in Trace will draw a Two-Point Line

The Line is defined by two points: the Initial Position (called an Anchor) and the Terminating Position (which are called “anchorscalled an Anchor).

After it is drawn, a third point in the Center is will be displayed, which can be moved to alter the Line line into an Arc.

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See: Line Tool Function

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titleMirror Definition

The Mirror function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along a the selected axis in Trace andDesignerand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.

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See: Mirror in Trace Function

See: Mirror CutArt in Designer

See: Mirror Image in Visualization

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  • Right-Click on the Center Point of the opposite Line of the Polygon.

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  • The Line is placed.

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titleLine Definition

The Line tool in Trace will draw a Two-Point Line

The Line is defined by two points: the Initial Position (called an Anchor) and the Terminating Position (which are called “anchorscalled an Anchor).

After it is drawn, a third point in the Center is will be displayed, which can be moved to alter the Line line into an Arc.

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See: Line Tool Function

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  • Do the same with the other sides of the Polygon, Right-Clicking and Snapping to the Center Point then Snapping to the Center Point on the opposite Point.

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titleLine Definition

The Line tool in Trace will draw a Two-Point Line

The Line is defined by two points: the Initial Position (called an Anchor) and the Terminating Position (which are called “anchorscalled an Anchor).

After it is drawn, a third point in the Center is will be displayed, which can be moved to alter the Line line into an Arc.

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See: Line Tool Function

Mirror the CutArt

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  • Click on the Edit radio button.

  • Hold down the CTRL key and click on both the Inner and the Outside of the CutArt.

  • Click the Mirror button.

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and resized and rotated. edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

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titleMirror Definition

The Mirror function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along a the selected axis in Trace andDesignerand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.

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See: Mirror in Trace Function

See: Mirror CutArt in Designer

See: Mirror Image in Visualization

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  • Right-Click on the point where the Upper Left Line begins.

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  • Right-Click on the end of the Line at the Lower Right side.

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  • The CutArt has been Mirrored using the Line we drew as the axis.

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titleLine Definition

The Line tool in Trace will draw a Two-Point Line

The Line is defined by two points: the Initial Position Initial Position (called an Anchor) and the Terminating Position (which are called “anchorscalled an Anchor).

After it is drawn, a third point in the Center is will be displayed, which can be moved to alter the Line line into an Arc.

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See: Line Tool Function

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and resized and rotated. edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

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titleMirror Definition

The Mirror function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along a selected axis in Trace and Visualize.a Mirror copy of the selected object along the selected axis in Trace andDesignerand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.

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See: Mirror in Trace Function

See: Mirror CutArt in Designer

See: Mirror Image in Visualization

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  • Hold down the CTRL key and select the elements of the next CutArt.

  • Click the Mirror button.

  • Right-Click at each end of the Alignment Line.

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and resized and rotated. edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

The Mirror function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along a selected axis in Trace and Visualize.
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titleMirror Definition

The Mirror function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along the selected axis in Trace andDesignerand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.

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See: Mirror in Trace Function

See: Mirror CutArt in Designer

See: Mirror Image in Visualization

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  • The CutArt as been Mirrored using the Line we drew as the axis.

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and resized and rotated. edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

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titleMirror Definition

The Mirror function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along a the selected axis in Trace andDesignerand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.

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See: Mirror in Trace Function

See: Mirror CutArt in Designer

See: Mirror Image in Visualization

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titleLine Definition

The Line tool in Trace will draw a Two-Point Line

The Line is defined by two points: the Initial Position (called an Anchor) and the Terminating Position (which are called “anchorscalled an Anchor).

After it is drawn, a third point in the Center is will be displayed, which can be moved to alter the Line line into an Arc.

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See: Line Tool Function

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  • Repeat the process.

  • Select all of the Objects of the next CutArt, click the Mirror button, then Snap to each end of the Alignment Line.

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and resized and rotated. edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

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titleMirror Definition

The Mirror function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along a the selected axis in Trace andDesignerand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.

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See: Mirror in Trace Function

See: Mirror CutArt in Designer

See: Mirror Image in Visualization

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titleLine Definition

The Line tool in Trace will draw a Two-Point Line

The Line is defined by two points: the Initial Position (called an Anchor) and the Terminating Position (which are called “anchorscalled an Anchor).

After it is drawn, a third point in the Center is will be displayed, which can be moved to alter the Line line into an Arc.

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See: Line Tool Function

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  • The CutArt has been Mirrored all the way around the design.

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and resized and rotated. edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

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titleMirror Definition

The Mirror function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along a the selected axis in Trace andDesignerand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.

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See: Mirror in Trace Function

See: Mirror CutArt in Designer

See: Mirror Image in Visualization

Break all Intersections

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  • Now we want to Break All of the Intersections where the Lines and Arcs pass over the other Lines/Arcs.

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titleBreak Definition

The Break Tool tool is used to Bisect the Selected Segments at the points point where they Intersect in the Trace software.

The Break All Intersections function bisect bisects ALL Segments in the design at the points where they intersect with another segment in the Trace software.in the Trace software.

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See: Break All Intersections Function

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titleLine Definition

The Line tool in Trace will draw a Two-Point Line

The Line is defined by two points: the Initial Position (called an Anchor) and the Terminating Position (which are called “anchorscalled an Anchor).

After it is drawn, a third point in the Center is will be displayed, which can be moved to alter the Line line into an Arc.

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See: Line Tool Function

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titleArc Definition

The Arc Tooltool tool function allows you to draw athree-point mathematically defined curve arc in the Trace software.

The Arc has three points: the Initial Position and the Terminating Position (which are called "anchors") and one separate Middle point (which is called a "handle"called an Anchor), Middle Point (called a Handle) which can be moved to change the shape of the Arc.

Splines are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification and the conversion process when going to the Cut Preview.

Arcs are still provided in the software for those that prefer to draw with them, but the to change the shape of the Arc, and Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert them to Splines for software simplification purposes.the Arcs to Splines which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

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See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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titleSpline Definition

The Curve function allows you to draw a four-point mathematically defined Bezier/Spline Curve in the Trace software.

The Bezier/Spline Curve is defined by four points: the Initial Position and the Terminating Position (which are called "Anchors") and two separate called an Anchor), Two Separate Middle Points (which are called " Handles") , which can be moved to alter the shape.

Splines are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification and the conversion process when going to the Cut Preview.

Arcs are still provided in the software for those that prefer to draw with them, but the Convert Arc to Splines process will convert them to Splines for software simplification purposes., and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor)

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert any Arcs to Splines/Curves which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

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See: Arc Definition

See: Arcs Tool Function

See: Splines Definition

See: Splines Tool Function

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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  • The Intersections are now Broken where the objects crossed over each other.

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titleBreak Definition

The Break Tool tool is used to Bisect the Selected Segments at the points point where they Intersect in the Trace software.

The Break All Intersections function bisect bisects ALL Segments in the design at the points where they intersect with another segment in the Trace software.

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See: Break All Intersections Function

Join Segments

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  • We will now Join all of the segments that will make up the outside of the design.

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  • Hold down the CTRL key and click on the Left Side of the Top CutArt.

  • Click on the Arcs just outside of the Polygon.

  • Click on the Right Side of the Top CutArt.

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and resized and rotated. edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

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titleArc Definition

The Arc Tooltool tool function allows you to draw athree-point mathematically defined curve arc in the Trace software.

The Arc has three points: the Initial Position and the Terminating Position (which are called "anchors") and one separate Middle point (which is called a "handle"called an Anchor), Middle Point (called a Handle) which can be moved to change the shape of the Arc, and Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert the Arcs to Splines which are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification and the conversion process when going to the Cut Preview.Arcs are still provided in the software for those that prefer to draw with them, but the Convert Arc to Splines process will convert them to Splines for software simplification purposes.tangify to make cuts smoother.

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See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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titleSpline Definition

The Curve function allows you to draw a four-point mathematically defined Bezier/Spline Curve in the Trace software.

The Bezier/Spline Curve is defined by four points: the Initial Position and the Terminating Position (which are called "Anchors") and two separate called an Anchor), Two Separate Middle Points (which are called " Handles") , which can be moved to alter the shape.

Splines are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification and the conversion process when going to the Cut Preview.

Arcs are still provided in the software for those that prefer to draw with them, but the , and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor)

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert them to Splines for software simplification purposes.any Arcs to Splines/Curves which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

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See: Arc Definition

See: Arcs Tool Function

See: Splines Definition

See: Splines Tool Function

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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  • Continue in this manner until you have selected all of the Elements that make up the outside of the design.

  • Click the Join button.

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  • The segments are now Joined together as one object.

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titleJoin Definition

The Join Join button will connect the selected segments Selected Segments together as one object in TraceThe Auto Join Segments button will automatically join adjacent segments together in Trace.

The Auto Join Segments button will automatically join All Adjacent Segments together in Trace.

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See: Join Tool Function

See: Auto Join Segments Function

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  • Zoom in to the Center of the design.

  • If you click on one of the Inner Openings, you will see that it is not a complete enclosed object since we Broke the Intersections where the Arcs crossed one another.

  • Click on one of the Inner Openings and click the Close button.

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  • The Inner Openings is now an enclosed entity.

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titleBreak Definition

The Break Tool tool is used to Bisect the Selected Segments at the points point where they Intersect in the Trace software.

The Break All Intersections function bisect bisects ALL Segments in the design at the points where they intersect with another segment in the Trace software.

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See: Break All Intersections Function

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titleArc Definition

The Arc Tooltool tool function allows you to draw athree-point mathematically defined curve arc in the Trace software.

The Arc has three points: the Initial Position and the Terminating Position (which are called "anchors") and one separate Middle point (which is called a "handle"called an Anchor), Middle Point (called a Handle) which can be moved to change the shape of the Arc.

Splines are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification and the conversion process when going to the Cut Preview.

Arcs are still provided in the software for those that prefer to draw with them, but the to change the shape of the Arc, and Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert them to Splines for software simplification purposes.the Arcs to Splines which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

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See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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titleSpline Definition

The Curve function allows you to draw a four-point mathematically defined Bezier/Spline Curve in the Trace software.

The Bezier/Spline Curve is defined by four points: the

Initial Position and the Terminating Position (which are called "Anchors") and two separate called an Anchor)

Two Separate Middle Points (which are called " Handles") , which can be moved to alter the shape.

Terminating Position (called an Anchor)

Splines are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification and the conversion process when going to the Cut Preview.Arcs are still provided in the software for those that prefer to draw with them, but the Convert Arc to Splines process will convert them to Splines for software simplification purposes.which makes the cuts smoother between arcs.

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert the Arcs to Splines for software simplification purposes.

Arcs are provided for those that prefer to draw with them.

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See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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  • Do the same with the other Inner Openings to enclose them one at a time (highlighted here). 

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  • Hold down the CTRL key and click on each inner Arc of the combined CutArts

  • Click the Join button.

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titleArc Definition

The Arc Tooltool tool function allows you to draw athree-point mathematically defined curve arc in the Trace software.

The Arc has three points: the Initial Position and the Terminating Position (which are called "anchors") and one separate Middle point (which is called a "handle"called an Anchor), Middle Point (called a Handle) which can be moved to change the shape of the Arc.

Splines are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification and the conversion process when going to the Cut Preview.

Arcs are still provided in the software for those that prefer to draw with them, but the to change the shape of the Arc, and Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert them to Splines for software simplification purposes.the Arcs to Splines which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

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See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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titleSpline Definition

The Curve function allows you to draw a four-point mathematically defined Bezier/Spline Curve in the Trace software.

The Bezier/Spline Curve is defined by four points: the

Initial Position and the Terminating Position (which are called "Anchors") and two separate called an Anchor)

Two Separate Middle Points (which are called " Handles") , which can be moved to alter the shape.

Terminating Position (called an Anchor)

Splines are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification and the conversion process when going to the Cut Preview.Arcs are still provided in the software for those that prefer to draw with them, but the Convert Arc to Splines process will convert them to Splines for software simplification purposes.which makes the cuts smoother between arcs.

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert the Arcs to Splines for software simplification purposes.

Arcs are provided for those that prefer to draw with them.

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See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and resized and rotated. edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

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titleJoin Definition

The Join Join button will connect the selected segments Selected Segments together as one object in Trace

The Auto Join Segments button will automatically join adjacent segments All Adjacent Segments together in Trace.

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See: Join Tool Function

See: Auto Join Segments Function

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  • The Arcs are now Joined together as one object.

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titleArc Definition

The Arc Tooltool tool function allows you to draw athree-point mathematically defined curve arc in the Trace software.

The Arc has three points: the Initial Position and the Terminating Position (which are called "anchors") and one separate Middle point (which is called a "handle"called an Anchor), Middle Point (called a Handle) which can be moved to change the shape of the Arc, and Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert the Arcs to Splines which are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification and the conversion process when going to the Cut Preview.Arcs are still provided in the software for those that prefer to draw with them, but the Convert Arc to Splines process will convert them to Splines for software simplification purposes.tangify to make cuts smoother.

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See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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titleSpline Definition

The Curve function allows you to draw a four-point mathematically defined Bezier/Spline Curve in the Trace software.

The Bezier/Spline Curve is defined by four points: the

Initial Position and the Terminating Position (which are called "Anchors") and two separate called an Anchor)

Two Separate Middle Points (which are called " Handles") , which can be moved to alter the shape.

Terminating Position (called an Anchor)

Splines are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification and the conversion process when going to the Cut Previewwhich makes the cuts smoother between arcs.

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert the Arcs to Splines for software simplification purposes.

Arcs are still provided in the software for those that prefer to draw with them, but the .

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See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines process will convert them to Splines for software simplification purposes.Function

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titleJoin Definition

The Join Join button will connect the selected segments Selected Segments together as one object in Trace

The Auto Join Segments button will automatically join adjacent segments All Adjacent Segments together in Trace.

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See: Join Tool Function

See: Auto Join Segments Function

Convert to Splines/Tangify

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titleConvert Arc to Splines

Click Edit > The Convert Arc to Splines to convert the Arcs into Bezier SplinesSplines can be Tangified with less distortion, which will give a smoother cutting path for the design in Trace

Splines are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification and the conversion process when going to the Cut Preview.

Arcs are still provided in the software for those that prefer to draw with them, but the Convert Arc to Splines process will convert them to Splines for software simplification purposes.Splines process will convert the Arcs to Splines which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

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See: Arcs Definition

See: Arcs Tool Function

See: Splines Definition

See: Splines Tool Function

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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titleArc Definition

The Arc Tooltool tool function allows you to draw athree-point mathematically defined curve arc in the Trace software.

The Arc has three points: the Initial Position and the Terminating Position (which are called "anchors") and one separate Middle point (which is called a "handle"called an Anchor), Middle Point (called a Handle) which can be moved to change the shape of the Arc.

Splines are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification and the conversion process when going to the Cut Preview.

Arcs are still provided in the software for those that prefer to draw with them, but the , and Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert them to Splines for software simplification purposes.the Arcs to Splines which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

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See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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titleSpline Definition

The The Curvebutton function allows you to draw a four-point mathematically defined Bezier/Spline Curve in the Trace software.

The Bezier/Spline Curve is defined by four points: the Initial Position and the Terminating Position (which are called "Anchors") and called an Anchor), Two Separate Middle Points (which are called " Handles") , which can be moved to change alter the shape of the Curve.

Splines are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification and the conversion process when going to the Cut Preview.

Arcs are still provided in the software for those that prefer to draw with them, but the Convert Arc to Splines process will convert them to Splines for software simplification purposes., and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor)

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert any Arcs to Splines/Curves which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

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See: Arc Definition

See: Arcs Tool Function

See: Splines Definition

See: Splines Tool Function

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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titleTangify Definition

The Tangify function will smooth the connection between the Selected Arc Circuits that are below the specified Angle in the Tangify field to provide a smoother cutting transition between the arcs. 

The Tangify All Circuits will smooth the connection between All of the ArcCircuits that are below the specified Angle in the Tangify field to provide a smoother cutting transition between the arcs. 

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See: Tangify Function

See: Tangify All Circuits Function

See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

Trace the Design

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  • Click the Set Bevels tab.  

  • Hold down the CTRL key and click on each segment that makes up the CutArt.

  • From the Deboss dropdown control, selected the desired Deboss Cartridge.

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titleBevel Type Definition

The Bevel Type is the Angle that refers to the angle at which the blade cuts on the Matboard/Fallout surface of the matboard when it is not cut at a 90° Right Angle.deviates from the 90° right angle cut.

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titleTraced Definition

Tracing the Design provides the Bevel Type and other necessary information to the Vector design in order to either Cut or apply with a Non-Blade Tool on the CMC.

The Set Bevels Tab in Trace contains the tools needed to Trace the design.the design.

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titleDeboss Definition

The Deboss cartridge stylus presses onto the surface of the matboard to create a subtle design.

There are three Deboss stylus sizes: Wide, Medium, Thin.

In addition to TemplatesTemplate Shapes, you can also Deboss CutArts, LetterMats and TTFs.

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See: Add Deboss Opening Function

See: Deboss Configurations

See: Deboss Thin Definition

See: Deboss Medium Definition

See: Deboss Wide Definition

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titleDeboss Definition

The Deboss cartridge stylus presses onto the surface of the matboard to create a subtle design.

There are three Deboss stylus sizes: Wide, Medium, Thin.

In addition to TemplatesTemplate Shapes, you can also Deboss CutArts, LetterMats and TTFs.

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See: Add Deboss Opening Function

See: Deboss Configurations

See: Deboss Thin Definition

See: Deboss Medium Definition

See: Deboss Wide Definition

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  • The CutArt is traced as a Deboss.

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and resized and rotated. edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

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titleDeboss Definition

The Deboss cartridge stylus presses onto the surface of the matboard to create a subtle design.

There are three Deboss stylus sizes: Wide, Medium, Thin.

In addition to TemplatesTemplate Shapes, you can also Deboss CutArts, LetterMats and TTFs.

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See: Add Deboss Opening Function

See: Deboss Configurations

See: Deboss Thin Definition

See: Deboss Medium Definition

See: Deboss Wide Definition

Rotate the CutArt

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  • Now we want to Rotate the CutArt to be more symmetrically balanced. Select one of the two choices below to continue this lesson:

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titleRotate in Trace Definition

The Rotationfunction in Traceis the action of rotating the selected object(s) around an axis or center by the specified number of degrees.

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See: Rotate in Trace Function.

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titleRotate 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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See: Rotation in Designer Function

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and resized and rotated. edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function