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The #106 Mixed Template

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  • The #106 Mixed template allows the user to select a different template for each layer.

  • Use the Template Properties to edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for the template objects.

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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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  • This example shows the Mixed Template using template 606 Arrow Hd Sm on the top layer and template 604 Taos on the bottom layer.

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Set the Default to Auto Label Multi Openings

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titleDefault Setting to Auto Label Multi Openings

Set the default to Auto Label Multi Openings in the Admin > Editor section.

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Dimensions

  • Enter the Template Width dimension. 

  • Enter the Template Height dimension. 

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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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Set the Default Sizes for the Sizes Dropdown Control

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titleDefault Settings for Sizes Dropdown Control

Set the default for the Sizes dropdown control in the Admin > Defaults section.

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Set the Default Size for the Outside and Opening Size

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titleDefault Settings for the Default Outside and Opening Sizes

Set the default for the Outside and Opening Size in the Admin > Editor section.

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Lock or Unlock Size

  • Click the Unlock icon toggle to Lock the size of the current template opening. 

  • Click the Locked icon toggle to Unlock the size of the current template opening.

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titleLock Object Size Definition

Use the Lock/Unlock feature to prevent the size of the opening from being changed by accidentally dragging the control corners with the mouse in Designer.

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X and Y Position Fields

X (Position Field)

  • Enter the new X Position to move the currently selected openings.

Y (Position Field)

  • Enter the new Y Position to move the currently selected openings.

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titleX Position Definition

The X Position field is used to set or display the Horizontal position of the selected object in Designer, Trace and the Cut Preview. 

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titleY Position Definition

The Y Position field is used to set or display the Vertical position of the selected object in Designer, Trace and the Cut Preview. 

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Rotation Entry Field

  • Enter the desired Degree of Rotation in the Rotation* field.

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  • The currently selected Template will pivot from the center point.  

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titleRotation of Objects 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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Template Options Reveal Tab

Number of Layers

  • Enter the number of Layers desired.

Layers for this template opening. 

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  • Each Layer entry is identified by a layer number.

  • The topmost layer is labelled Top.

Reveal

  • Enter the desired Reveal amount for each layer in the Reveal field. 

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titleReveal Definition

In a two-layer design, the Reveal is the amount of the bottom matboard showing under the top mat in Designer and Visualize.

The standard Reveal between the top and bottom mat is 1/4".

See: Designer Reveal Function

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Assigning a Template to Each Layer

  • Click the Reveals tab and select the desired Layer.

  • Click the Template Name Number button to open the Template Library.

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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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titleTemplate Library Definition

The Template Librarydisplays the different Templates of specialized parametric shape generators that are available for use in Designer.

See: Template Properties

See: Template Library

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  • Click on the desired Template.

  • The new template will be placed on the selected layer.

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NOTE: Not all templates are available for use with this template.

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Set the Default for the Layer Direction

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titleDefault Settings for Layer Direction

Set the default for Layer Direction in the Admin > Defaults section.

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Set the Default for the Reveals

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titleDefault Settings for the Default Reveals

Set the default for Reveal Width in the Admin > Defaults section.

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Set the Default Number of Layers

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titleDefault Setting for the Default Number of Layers

Set the default for the number of layers in the Admin > Editor section.

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Reverse Bevel

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Use RB to make the layer a Reverse Bevel.

  • Click the RB Button to make all of the layers a Reverse Bevel. 

  • Click the RB Checkbox on the desired layer to make that layer a Reverse Bevel.    

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titleReverse Bevel Definition

The Reverse Bevel Opening is created by cutting into the matboard surface with the blade angled at 45°/52°, thereby slanting the bevel under the matboard surface. The matboard core is not visible from the front.

The Bevel Type refers to the angle at which the blade cuts the surface of the matboard when it deviates from the 90° right angle cut.

Select Reverse Bevel or Reverse Bevel-Front of Mat from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit this configuration.

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See: 45 Degree Reverse Bevel Opening Configurations

See: 45 Degree Plus Reverse Bevel Opening Configurations

See: 45 Degree Front Reverse Bevel Opening Configurations

See: 52 Degree Reverse Bevel Opening Configurations

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Template Options Parameters

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Use the Template Options Parameters tab to edit the parameter attributes for the selected template. 

  • The 106 Mixed Template allows a different template to be assigned to each layer, so these attributes are directly related to the layer selected. 

  • Select the desired layer to edit from the Params for Layer field, and edit the Parameters for that template. 

  • The design changes to reflect these changes.

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  • See Template Parameter Map below for information on what the specific fields adjust.

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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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Template Parameter Map

  • Click on the Template Parameter Map button (displayed as [?]) on the Parameters tab.

  • A template map opens which describes what each parameter field adjusts for in the currently selected template layer of the 106 Mixed.

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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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Cartridge Icon

  • Click on the Cartridge Icon and select the desired Cartridge for the current Layer. 

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  • NOTE: Not all Cartridges are available in this scenario.

  • To use a Non-Blade Cartridge, see “Availability of Other Cartridges” below.

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titleCartridge Definition

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

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Availability of Other Cartridges

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  • The Non-Blade Cartridge (Deboss, Pen and Vinyl) are not available as a selection from the Cartridge Icon dropdown control in the Template Properties.

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  • However, there is another way to perform this.

  • For this example, place a Deboss object onto the Editor.

  • With the Deboss selected click the Properties tab.

  • Click the Template Number and Name button.

  • The Template Library will open.

  • Select a different template SHAPE for the Deboss. Templates not available for this function are not displayed.  

  • The template shape is now Debossed.

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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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titleTemplate Library Definition

The Template Librarydisplays the different Templates of specialized parametric shape generators that are available for use in Designer.

See: Template Properties

See: Template Library

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