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Matboard Properties

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

  • Click on the Matboard (not on an object).

  • Click the Properties Tab.

  • Edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for the matboard.

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  • Optionally, Right-Click on the matboard and select Edit MatProperties to open the Matboard Properties.

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Cut the Outside

Cutting the Outside

  • Select Cut the Outside to cut the outside of the mat. 

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  • When Cut the Outside is selected, the matboard displays as a Solid Color.

Not Cutting the Outside

  • Unselect the Cut the Outside to not cut the outside of the mat. 

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  • Unchecking Cut the Outside displays the 1.5 inch (3.8cm) Uncuttable Region in a checkerboard pattern. The uncuttable region is the portion of the matboard that is placed into the CMC rails when cutting.  

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  • Because of the zero waste clamping system on the

  • The Z1 and Z(9000z), they will not display an uncuttable region because of the zero waste clamping system, unless the matboard dimensions entered are larger than the machine can physically cut (see The Uncuttable Region on Designs That are Too Big below).

  • Do not place objects into the uncuttable region unless you select Cut the Outside, Enable Auto Clamp Offset or use a Rail Dodge.

The Uncuttable Region on Designs That are Too Big

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  • If a design is Too Big to cut, the Uncuttable Region is displayed as a Checkerboard Pattern along the sides that are too big. 

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  • Because of the zero waste clamping system on the The Z1 and Z(9000z), they will not display an uncuttable region because of the zero waste clamping system unless the matboard dimensions entered are larger than the machine can physically cut.

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Add Float Layer  

Adding a Float Layer

  • Select the Add Float Layer checkbox to add a Float Layer. A Float Layer is added to the design.

  • The bottom layer is now set as a Float Layer without an opening. 

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titleFloat Layer Definition

A Float Layer is a designated bottom layer that contains No Openings which can be used to adhere three-dimensional objects. 

This layer will not cut unless Cut the Outside is selected.

Removing a Float Layer

  • Unselect Add Float Layer.

  • The bottom Float Layer is removed.

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  • Click Oval Outside.The outside of the mat will cut to cut the outside as an oval.

Oval Outside

To cut the Outside of the mat as an Oval:

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  • The area beyond the oval boundary is displayed in lighter contrasting color.

  • Selecting Oval Outside will automatically select Cut the Outside.

To cut the as a Rectangle:

Rectangle Outside

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Outside

  • Unselect Oval Outside.The outside of the mat will cut to cut the outside as a rectangle.

Frames and Fillets SKUs

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Use the Frames and Fillets section to select the SKU of the desired frame.

  • Enter Select the Number of Frames.

  • Enter the desired SKU Numbers for each frame.  

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  • Optionally, click on the SKU Search (magnifying glass) button to open the Frames Fillets and Ready Mades search screen to locate the desired SKU. 

  • If the selected SKU has a Thumbnail Associated With It, the frame/fillet is displayed around the mat design. 

  • If no Thumbnail is available, a gray placeholder the thickness of the moulding is displayed around the matboard.

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titleSKU Definition

Subscribing to the specific Vendors allows you to select the desired SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) for Frames, Fillets and Mats in Designer and Visualize.  

If you are not Subscribed to the Vendor, their SKUs will not be displayed/selectable.

See: Subscription Definition

Mats and Fillets

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Use the Mats and Fillets section to select the SKU of the desired mats.

  • Enter Select the Number of Mats.

  • Enter the desired SKU Numbers for each mat.  

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  • Optionally, click on the SKU Search (magnifying glass) button to open the Mats and Fillets search screen to locate the desired SKU. 

  • If the selected SKU has a Thumbnail Associated With It, the matboard texture or color is displayed on the mat. 

  • If no Thumbnail is available, a checkerboard pattern is displayed.

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titleSKU Definition

Subscribing to the specific Vendors allows you to select the desired SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) for Frames, Fillets and Mats in Designer and Visualize.  

If you are not Subscribed to the Vendor, their SKUs will not be displayed/selectable.

See: Subscription Definition

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Change Frame or Mat Layer Order

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  • Change the Layer Order of the currently selected SKUs in either the Frame or Mat section by dragging the SKUs to the desired position.

  • Click and hold the mouse on the desired Frame or Mat SKU field.

  • Drag it up or down to switch places with the adjacent SKU field. 

  • The cursor will display a small arrow and rectangle as you move the fields. Release the mouse to place the field into position.  

  • The SKUs entered will change places. 

Additional Info

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  • Add any desired notes you wish to save with the project in the Additional Info field.

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