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Place CutArt on a Different Layer

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  • CutArt are simple shapes and design elements that can be cut, drawn, or Debossed.

  • Traditionally, CutArts cannot be placed on any layer except the top layer. This lesson shows how to retrace a CutArt onto a Different Layer other than the top layer. 

  • You can also use these same steps to place a LetterMat, TTF, Deboss, Pen or Crease object onto a different layer other than the Top Layer.

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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.

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titleLetterMat Definition

The LetterMat™ fonts are specialized fonts designed specifically for the Wizard FrameShop software.

Single Line Fonts

The letters are formed with Single Lines, not drawn as the outlines of shapes. Single line fonts can only be Debossed or drawn with the Pen.

Outline Fonts

The Outline fonts display the shapes of the letters as outlines with only a slight distinction between the thin and thick strokes. These fonts can be Deboss, Penned or Cut.

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titleTTF Definition

The True Type Font (TTF) is an additional source of fonts, separate from LetterMats, that can be loaded into Designer to Cut, Deboss, or Pen.

The True Type Font (TTF) format was created to work between both Apple (Mac) and Microsoft (Windows) and could be deciphered by most printers by default. The TTFs contain the mathematical outlines of each character in the font.

The True Type Fonts are located in the /Windows/Fonts directory.

Note: TTFs have not been tested by Wizard and results may vary. Feel free to experiment.

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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 Templates, you can also Deboss CutArts, LetterMats and TTFs.

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titlePen Definition

The Pen Cartridge is used to draw onto the surface of the matboard on the CMC to create a design.

In addition, you can also Pen Designs, CutArts, LetterMats and TTFs.

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titleCrease Definition
The CreaseCartridge is used to apply Crease marks that are used to assist in folding the thicker finished Box.Image Removed

Design Opening in FrameShop

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Place a Guide

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  • Now we will place a Guide that we can use to align our V-Groove.

    • The V-Groove will be converted into our new Top Layer in Trace

    Place CutArt on a Different Layer

    Info

    • CutArt are simple shapes and design elements that can be cut, drawn, or Debossed.

    • Traditionally, CutArts cannot be placed on any layer except the top layer. This lesson shows how to retrace a CutArt onto a Different Layer other than the top layer. 

    • You can also use these same steps to place a LetterMat, TTF, Deboss, Pen or Crease object onto a different layer other than the Top Layer.

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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 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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    titleLetterMat Definition

    The LetterMat™ fonts are specialized fonts designed specifically for the Wizard FrameShop software.

    Single Line Fonts: The letters are formed with Single Lines, not drawn as the outlines of shapes. Single line fonts can only be Debossed or drawn with the Pen.

    Outline Fonts: The Outline fonts display the shapes of the letters as outlines with only a slight distinction between the thin and thick strokes. These fonts can be Debossed, Penned or Cut.

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    See: Add Font Function

    See: LetterMat Properties

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    titleTTF Definition

    The True Type Font (TTF) is an additional source of fonts, separate from LetterMats, that can be loaded into Designer to Cut, Deboss, or Pen.

    The True Type Font (TTF) format was created to work between both Apple (Mac) and Microsoft (Windows) and could be deciphered by most printers by default. The TTFs contain the mathematical outlines of each character in the font.

    The True Type Fonts are located in the /Windows/Fonts directory.

    Note: TTFs have not been tested by Wizard and results may vary. Feel free to experiment.

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    See: Add Font Function

    See: TTF Properties

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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 Template 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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    titlePen Definition

    The Pen Cartridge is used to draw onto the surface of the matboard on the CMC to create a design.

    You can Pen Designs, CutArts, LetterMats and TTFs.

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    See: Pen Cartridge Configurations

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    titleCrease Definition

    The Crease Cartridgeis used to apply Crease marks that are used to assist in folding the thicker finished Box.

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    See: Add Crease Opening Function

    See: Crease Cartridge Configurations

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    Place a Guide

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    • Now we will place a Guide that we can use to align our V-Groove.

    • The V-Groove will be converted into our new Top Layer in Trace.

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    titleGuide Definition

    A Guide is a Red line marker which can direct the motion or positioning of objects.

    The sides and centers of Objectscan snap to the Guide Lines.

    Click on the Ruler around the design and drag toward the center to place a Guide.

    Select the Guide and click Properties to edit the position or drag it where desired.

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    • Click the checkbox for Add at Bottom.

    • Enter 1.5" for the Distance From Bottom field and click OK.

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    titleGuide Definition

    A Guide is a Red line marker which can direct the motion or positioning of objects.

    The sides and centers of Objectscan snap to the Guide Lines.

    Click on the Ruler around the design and drag toward the center to place a Guide.

    Select the Guide and click Properties to edit the position or drag it where desired.

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    • A Guide is placed at the Bottom of the design.

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    titleGuide Definition

    A Guide is a Red line marker which can direct the motion or positioning of objects.

    The sides and centers of Objectscan snap to the Guide Lines.

    Click on the Ruler around the design and drag toward the center to place a Guide.

    Select the Guide and click Properties to edit the position or drag it where desired.

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    Info

    • Now we'll use the same steps to place a second Guide that we can use to align the CutArt.

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    • Right-Click on the opening and select New Guide From Other.

    • Click the checkbox for Add at Bottom.

    • Enter 1" for the Distance From Bottom field and click OK.

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    titleGuide Definition

    A Guide is a visual line marker which helps direct the motion or positioning of objects.

    The sides and centers of Objects can snap to the Guide Lines.

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    Red line marker which can direct the motion or positioning of objects.

    The sides and centers of Objectscan snap to the Guide Lines.

    Click on the Ruler around the design and drag toward the center to place a Guide.

    Select the Guide and click Properties to edit the position or drag it where desired.

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  • Click the checkbox for Add at Bottom.

    • Enter 1.5" for the Distance From Bottom field and click OK
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    • The second Guide is placed.

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    titleGuide Definition

    A Guide is a visual Red line marker which helps can direct the motion or positioning of objects.

    The sides and centers of Objectscan snap to the Guide Lines.

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    • A Guide is placed at the Bottom of the design.

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    titleGuide Definition

    A Guide is a visual line marker which helps direct the motion or positioning of objects.

    The sides and centers of Objects can snap to the Guide Lines.

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    Info
    Now we'll use the same steps to place a second Guide that we can use to align the CutArt

    Click on the Ruler around the design and drag toward the center to place a Guide.

    Select the Guide and click Properties to edit the position or drag it where desired.

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    Place a V-Groove

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    • Now we will place a V-Groove around the opening. This will eventually be our new Top Layer.

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    • Right-Click on the opening and select New Guide From Other.

    • Click the checkbox for Add at Bottom.

    • Enter 1" for the Distance From Bottom field and click OK.

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    titleGuide Definition

    A Guide is a visual line marker which helps direct the motion or positioning of objects.

    The sides and centers of Objects can snap to the Guide Lines.

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    • The second Guide is placed.

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    titleGuide Definition

    A Guide is a visual line marker which helps direct the motion or positioning of objects.

    The sides and centers of Objects can snap to the Guide Lines.

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    Now we will place a V-Groove around the opening. This will eventually be our new Top Layer
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    • Make sure that the Opening is selected.

    • Click on the Openings tab.   

    • Click the Add V-Groove button. 

    • Enter 1" for the Offset value and click OK.

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    titleV-Groove Definition

    The Normal Bevel Closed V-Groove involves two symmetrical cuts: one in the matboard and a corresponding cut in the fallout, both forming a mirrored arrangement. The matboard is sliced halfway through the thickness and the core is visible from the front.

    First Cut: Cuts the Interior cut into the Fallout Clockwise.

    Second Cut: Cuts the Exterior cut into the Matboard Counter-Clockwise.

    Select V-Groove from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit this configuration.

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    See: 45 Degree Closed V-Groove Configurations

    See: 45 Degree Plus Closed V-Groove Configurations

    See: 45 Front Closed V-Groove Configurations

    See: 52 Degree Closed V-Groove Configurations

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    titleOffset Definition

    The Offset button creates a displacement copy of the selected object a parallel distance away as specified in the Offset Revealfield.

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    • The V-Groove is placed.

    Make sure that the Opening is selected.
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    • Click on the Openings tab.   Click the Add the V-Groove button. Enter 1" for the Offset value and click OK to resize it.

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    titleV-Groove Definition

    A The Normal Bevel Closed V-Groove consists of involves two symmetrical cuts - : one in the Matboard matboard and one a corresponding cut in the Fallout, mirroring each other. They are cut Halfway through the matboard, revealing the Matboard Core.

    The Normal Bevel is when the Angle of the blade cuts the Matboard/Fallout surface so it Slants Away from the surface of the Matboard/Fallout, and the Matboard Core is Seen from the front.

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    titleOffset Definition

    The Offset button creates a displacement copy of the selected object a parallel distance away as specified in the Offset Reveal field in Trace.

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    • The V-Groove is placed.

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    • Click on the V-Groove to resize it.

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    titleV-Groove Definition

    A Normal Bevel Closed V-Groove consists of two cuts - one in the Matboard and one in the Fallout, mirroring each other. They are cut Halfway through the matboard, revealing the Matboard Core.

    The Normal Bevel is when the Angle of the blade cuts the Matboard/Fallout surface so it Slants Away from the surface of the Matboard/Fallout, and the Matboard Core is Seen from the front.fallout, both forming a mirrored arrangement. The matboard is sliced halfway through the thickness and the core is visible from the front.

    First Cut: Cuts the Interior cut into the Fallout Clockwise.

    Second Cut: Cuts the Exterior cut into the Matboard Counter-Clockwise.

    Select V-Groove from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit this configuration.

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    See: 45 Degree Closed V-Groove Configurations

    See: 45 Degree Plus Closed V-Groove Configurations

    See: 45 Front Closed V-Groove Configurations

    See: 52 Degree Closed V-Groove Configurations

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    • Pull down the Bottom of the V-Groove and let it snap to the bottom Horizontal Guideline that we placed. Make sure you are pulling the V-Groove down and not just moving it.

    • Release the mouse to place it.

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    titleV-Groove Definition

    A The Normal Bevel Closed V-Groove consists of involves two symmetrical cuts - one in the Matboard and one in the Fallout, mirroring each other. They are cut Halfway through the matboard, revealing the Matboard Core.The Normal Bevel is when the Angle of the blade cuts the Matboard/Fallout surface so it Slants Away from the surface of the Matboard/Fallout, and the Matboard Core is Seen from the front.: one in the matboard and a corresponding cut in the fallout, both forming a mirrored arrangement. The matboard is sliced halfway through the thickness and the core is visible from the front.

    First Cut: Cuts the Interior cut into the Fallout Clockwise.

    Second Cut: Cuts the Exterior cut into the Matboard Counter-Clockwise.

    Select V-Groove from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit this configuration.

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    See: 45 Degree Closed V-Groove Configurations

    See: 45 Degree Plus Closed V-Groove Configurations

    See: 45 Front Closed V-Groove Configurations

    See: 52 Degree Closed V-Groove Configurations

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    titleGuide Definition

    A Guide is a visual Red line marker which helps can direct the motion or positioning of objects.

    The sides and centers of Objectscan snap to the Guide Lines.

    Click on the Ruler around the design and drag toward the center to place a Guide.

    Select the Guide and click Properties to edit the position or drag it where desired.

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    See: Guide Lines Properties

    Place CutArt on Design

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    titleCutArt Definition

    CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by WizardWizard 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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    • Navigate to the desired location.

    • Click on the desired CutArt and click Select.

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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.

    • Move the CutArt down to the Top Guide we placed and Center it Horizontally.

      • You may need to Zoom In to make the placement easier.

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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.on Vinyl.

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    See: Add CutArt Function

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    titleGuide Definition

    A Guide is a visual Red line marker which helps can direct the motion or positioning of objects.

    The sides and centers of Objectscan snap to the Guide Lines.

    Click on the Ruler around the design and drag toward the center to place a Guide.

    Select the Guide and click Properties to edit the position or drag it where desired.

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    See: Guide Lines Properties

    Bring Design into Trace

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    Add a Layer

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    • We're going to add a Layer to the Design for our new Top Layer.

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    • Click on the Set Bevels tab.

    • Click Add in the Layers section.

    • A new Layer will be added. You can see by the muted design that nothing is currently Traced on this layer.

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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.Trace the design.

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    Trace the Design

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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.

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    • Select the Outside Object which will be our new Top Layer.

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    • We're going to Retrace the CutArt and the other opening onto a different Layer which will move them from this Layer.

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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.

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    • Click the CutArt to select it.

    • Click the Cartridge Type desired, such as the Penor Deboss Setbutton. 

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    • The CutArt will turn the color of the selected Cartridge.

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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.

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    titleCartridge Definition

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

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    • Click on the Middle Mayer object.

    • Click the 45° Bevel Set button to Trace it. It will turn Blue.

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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.

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    • Click on the Bottom Layer object.

    • Click on the 45° Bevel Set button to Trace it. It will turn Blue.

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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.

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    • You can click on each layer on the Layer List and make sure everything is Traced onto the correct layer. 

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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.

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    See: Tracing the Design

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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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    Save, Cut

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    • The CutArt on lower layer design is completed.

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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.

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    See: Tracing 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

    Comparison

    You can see how much we changed the design when you compare it to the original version. You can also run through these same steps to place a LetterMat, TTF, Deboss, Pen or Crease item or other object onto a layer other than the top layer. 

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