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Blade Depth Button

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Use the Blade Depth screen to select the Blade Depth for the current layer.

Click the Blade Depth Button to open the Blade Depth screen which allows the user to set the software Blade Depth for the current design.

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NOTE: This is the software Blade Depth setting. The Hardware Blade Depth will also have to be set to the same value.

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Blade Depth Screen

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Use the Blade Depth screen to select the Blade Depth for the current layer.

Each time the Blade Depth Knob on the CMC is changed, the Blade Depth setting in the software must be changed to match.
Using the correct Blade Depth in the software helps adjust the Backups and Overcuts and other Configuration adjustments to coincide with the Depth selected.

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Apply New Depth to All Layers
Check the Apply New Depth to All Layers checkbox to apply the selected Blade Depth to all of the Layers of the current design on the Cutting Preview Screen. Uncheck the Apply New Depth to All Layers checkbox to select a different Blade Depth for each Layer.	Image Modified

Opening Blade Depth Value

Select the desired Opening Blade Depth value* in the Opening field.
If desired, enter notes in the Label field for future reference for this particular Blade Depth.
Entering a Label for a Blade Depth value will be displayed from the Blade Depth Quick Select dropdown control.

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This value should match the number on the physical Blade Depth* dial.

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See Also: Administrative Defaults - Cutting Defaults to set the Default Blade Depths.

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V-Groove Blade Depth Value

Select the desired V-Groove Blade Depth value* in the V-Groove field.
If desired, enter notes in the Label field for future reference for this particular Blade Depth.
Entering a Label for a Blade Depth value will be displayed from the Blade Depth Quick Select dropdown control.

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This value should match the number on the physical Blade Depth* dial.

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title	V-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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See Also: Administrative Defaults - Cutting Defaults to set the Default Blade Depths.

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Set As Default

Click the Set As Default button to set the current Blade Depth value as the Default Blade Depth for the associated Opening or V-Groove field.

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See Also: Administrative Defaults - Cutting Defaults to set the Default Blade Depths.

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Defaults: Set the Default for the Blade Depth

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title	Default Settings for the Blade Depth

The default setting for the Blade Depth can be set in the Admin > Cutting section.

This also sets the values for the preset Blade Depth Quick Select Entries.

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See Also: Blade Depth Quick Select

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Optionally, use the Blade Depth Quick Select dropdown control to select one of the preset Blade Depths for the current design.

Click the Blade Depth Quick Select dropdown control which is displayed as the mat corner sample at the top of the screen on the Cut Preview.
Select the desired preset Blade Depth for the current Layer from the dropdown control.
The selected Blade Depth will be applied to the current Layer.

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Cartridge and Blade Depth Prompt for the CMC Z1
After selecting the desired Blade Depth for the current layer and Aligning the Head if necessary, Click Cut to cut the mat. If the current layer uses a different Cartridge or Blade Depth than the last mat cut, the user will be prompted to change the Cartridge and/or the Blade Depth.	Image Modified
Replace the current Cartridgewith the one requested on the Cartridge and Blade Depth Prompt.	Image Modified

Cartridge and Blade Depth Prompt for the CMC Z(9000z), 9000, 8000, 8000RC and 8000+
After selecting the desired Blade Depth for the current Layer and Aligning the Head if necessary, Click Cut to cut the mat. If the current layer requires a different Cartridge or Blade Depth than the last mat cut, the user will be prompted to change the Cartridge and/or the Blade Depth.	Image Modified
Replace the current Cartridgewith the one requested on the Cartridge and Blade Depth Prompt.	Image Modified
Change the physical Blade Depth Dial on the Head to the requested depth. Click OK to cut.	Image Modified

Returning to the Editor After Changing the Blade Depth

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Changing the Blade Depth for a Layer on the Cutting Preview then returning to the Editor will reload the Default Blade Depth or the selected SKU’s Blade Depth when you go back to the Cutting Preview. You will need to reselect the Blade Depth if it should be something other than the Default Blade Depth or the selected SKU’s blade depth.

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Old Version 24

New Version 25

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Blade Depth Button

Blade Depth Screen

Apply New Depth to All Layers

Opening Blade Depth Value

V-Groove Blade Depth Value

Set As Default

Defaults: Set the Default for the Blade Depth

See Also: Blade Depth Field

See Also: Blade Depth Quick Select

Cartridge and Blade Depth Prompt for the CMC Z1

Cartridge and Blade Depth Prompt for the CMC Z(9000z), 9000, 8000, 8000RC and 8000+

Returning to the Editor After Changing the Blade Depth