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Create a Doily Shape

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  • This lesson shows how to create a simple Doily shape.

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  • This also describes how to make an alternative design by adding Layers to it.

Design in FrameShop then Bring into Trace

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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.

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.

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titleParameters Definition

The Parameters are 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 one Layer 2.75 x 2.75" #102 Oval Template in the top portion of the Polygon.

    • The circle will create the petal of the Doily.

  • Move the circle so that it lines up with the Top of the Star Template.

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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.

See: Template Properties

See: Template Library

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Comparison

You can see how much we changed the design when you compare it to what we started with. You can alter the design greatly by changing the number of sides of the Star template or even selecting a different template to mirror in each of the corners.

Set up as a one layer design:

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Set up as a three layer design:

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