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Creating a Multi-Layered Oval Inset

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  • This lesson shows how to make a Multi-Layer Oval Inset mat.

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Design in FrameShop, Bring into PathTrace

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  • Place an 8.75 x 11.75” #102 Oval Template with two Layers on the FrameShop Design Editor. 

  • Bring in two small ovals that are 3x5.

  • Edit the small ovals and make them four layers.

    • Width of the Inner Reveal is how much of the Inner Mat shows (i.e., .25).

    • Width of the Middle Reveal is the width of the Bridge between the two objects (i.e., .5).

    • Outer Reveal is the Inner Mat of the Bridge on the large object side (i.e., .25).

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Bring Design into Trace

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  • The View from Back toggle toggles between viewing the design from the Front or from the Back of the mat.

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Break All Intersections

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  • Because of the complexity of this design, it may be easier to Break All of the Intersections and reconnect the desired Arcs.

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titleArc Definition

The Arc tool allows you to draw athree-point mathematically defined arc in the Trace software.

The Arc has three points: Initial Position (called an Anchor), Middle Point (called a Handle) which can be moved to change the shape of the Arc, and Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert the Arcs to Splines which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

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See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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titleSpline Definition

The Curve function allows you to draw a four-point mathematically defined Bezier/Spline Curve in the Trace software.

The Bezier/Spline Curve is defined by four points:

Initial Position (called an Anchor)

Two Separate Middle Points (called Handles) which can be moved to alter the shape.

Terminating Position (called an Anchor)

Splines are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification which makes the cuts smoother between arcs.

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert the Arcs to Splines for software simplification purposes.

Arcs are provided for those that prefer to draw with them.

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See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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titleBreak Definition

The Break Tool tool is used to Bisect the Selected Segments at the point where they Intersect in the Trace software.

The Break All Intersections function bisects ALL Segments in the design where they intersect in the Trace software.

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See: Break All Intersections Function

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Join Segments / Close Circuit

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  • The design has been Broken and consists of many tiny Arcs.

  • Zoom In/Out as needed to select the smaller Arcs.

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titleBreak Definition

The Break Tool tool is used to Bisect the Selected Segments at the point where they Intersect in the Trace software.

The Break All Intersections function bisects ALL Segments in the design where they intersect in the Trace software.

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See: Break All Intersections Function

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titleArc Definition

The Arc tool allows you to draw athree-point mathematically defined arc in the Trace software.

The Arc has three points: Initial Position (called an Anchor), Middle Point (called a Handle) which can be moved to change the shape of the Arc, and Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert the Arcs to Splines which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

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See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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titleSpline Definition

The Curve function allows you to draw a four-point mathematically defined Bezier/Spline Curve in the Trace software.

The Bezier/Spline Curve is defined by four points:

Initial Position (called an Anchor)

Two Separate Middle Points (called Handles) which can be moved to alter the shape.

Terminating Position (called an Anchor)

Splines are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification which makes the cuts smoother between arcs.

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert the Arcs to Splines for software simplification purposes.

Arcs are provided for those that prefer to draw with them.

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See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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  • Holding down the CTRL key, click on each segment that is forming the Inner Layer of the Lower Oval in the order they are sitting.

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  • When the Oval is completely selected, click Join.

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titleJoin Definition

The Join button will connect the Selected Segments together as one object in Trace. 

The Auto Join Segments button will automatically join All Adjacent Segments together in Trace.

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See: Join Tool Function

See: Auto Join Segments Function

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  • The Oval is now a connected singular object.

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titleJoin Definition

The Join button will connect the Selected Segments together as one object in Trace. 

The Auto Join Segments button will automatically join All Adjacent Segments together in Trace.

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See: Join Tool Function

See: Auto Join Segments Function

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  • Connect the Arcs making up the next layer of the Bottom Oval in the same manner.

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titleArc Definition

The Arc tool allows you to draw athree-point mathematically defined arc in the Trace software.

The Arc has three points: Initial Position (called an Anchor), Middle Point (called a Handle) which can be moved to change the shape of the Arc, and Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert the Arcs to Splines which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

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See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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titleSpline Definition

The Curve function allows you to draw a four-point mathematically defined Bezier/Spline Curve in the Trace software.

The Bezier/Spline Curve is defined by four points:

Initial Position (called an Anchor)

Two Separate Middle Points (called Handles) which can be moved to alter the shape.

Terminating Position (called an Anchor)

Splines are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification which makes the cuts smoother between arcs.

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert the Arcs to Splines for software simplification purposes.

Arcs are provided for those that prefer to draw with them.

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See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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  • Connect the Arcs for the Bottom Layer of the Top Oval.

    • Notice that this will use Arcs from the original outer layer of the Bottom Oval, to form part of this Top Oval.

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  • Connect the Arcs for the next layer of the Top Oval in the same manner.

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  • Connect the Inner Layer of the Large Oval.

    • Notice that this will use Arcs from the original Outer Layer of the Smaller Ovals, to form part of this Large Oval.

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  • Connect the Arcs for the next layer of the Large Oval in the same manner.

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  • The Ovals are now connected.

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  • NOTE: It is not necessary to delete the leftover Arcs.

    • Because the spare Arcs are not connected, the user can simply Trace the desired objects.

    • The leftover Arcs are deleted here for illustration purposes.

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titleArc Definition

The Arc tool allows you to draw athree-point mathematically defined arc in the Trace software.

The Arc has three points: Initial Position (called an Anchor), Middle Point (called a Handle) which can be moved to change the shape of the Arc, and Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert the Arcs to Splines which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

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See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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titleSpline Definition

The Curve function allows you to draw a four-point mathematically defined Bezier/Spline Curve in the Trace software.

The Bezier/Spline Curve is defined by four points:

Initial Position (called an Anchor)

Two Separate Middle Points (called Handles) which can be moved to alter the shape.

Terminating Position (called an Anchor)

Splines are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification which makes the cuts smoother between arcs.

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert the Arcs to Splines for software simplification purposes.

Arcs are provided for those that prefer to draw with them.

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See: Arc Tool in Trace

See: Arc Tool Definition 

See: Splines Definition

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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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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Tangify/Convert to Splines

  • Click Edit > Convert Arcs to Splines. The Splines can be tangified with less distortion, which will give a smoother cutting path for the design.

  • Click on Edit > Tangify all Circuits. This makes each arc tangent to each other for smoother cutting.

  • The degree of tangification is set in the Tangify field; the default is six degrees.

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  • Click Edit > Tangify all Circuits.

  • Click Edit > Convert Arcs to Splines.

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    titleArc Definition

    The Arc tool allows you to draw athree-point mathematically defined arc in the Trace software.

    The Arc has three points: Initial Position (called an Anchor), Middle Point (called a Handle) which can be moved to change the shape of the Arc, and Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

    The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert the Arcs to Splines which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

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    See: Arc Tool in Trace

    See: Arc Tool Definition 

    See: Splines Definition

    See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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    titleSpline Definition

    The Curve function allows you to draw a four-point mathematically defined Bezier/Spline Curve in the Trace software.

    The Bezier/Spline Curve is defined by four points:

    Initial Position (called an Anchor)

    Two Separate Middle Points (called Handles) which can be moved to alter the shape.

    Terminating Position (called an Anchor)

    Splines are easier to handle in the software than Arcs for tangification which makes the cuts smoother between arcs.

    The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert the Arcs to Splines for software simplification purposes.

    Arcs are provided for those that prefer to draw with them.

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    See: Arc Tool in Trace

    See: Arc Tool Definition 

    See: Splines Definition

    See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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    titleConvert Arcs to Splines Definition

    The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert the Arcs to Splines which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

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    See: Arcs Definition

    See: Arcs Tool Function

    See: Splines Definition

    See: Splines Tool Function

    See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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    titleTangify Definition

    The Tangify function will smooth the connection between the Selected Arc Circuits that are below the specified Angle in the Tangify field to provide a smoother cutting transition between the arcs. 

    The Tangify All Circuits will smooth the connection between All of the ArcCircuits that are below the specified Angle in the Tangify field to provide a smoother cutting transition between the arcs. 

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    See: Tangify Function

    See: Tangify All Circuits Function

    See: Arc Tool in Trace

    See: Arc Tool Definition 

    See: Splines Definition

    See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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    Remove Layers

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    • Go to the Set Bevels Tab.

    • Select and delete two of the layers by clicking Remove.

    • The two layers we will trace this design on will remain.

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    Trace, Save, Cut

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    • Trace, Save and Cut the design.

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    titleBevel Type Definition

    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.

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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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    Comparison

    You can see how much we changed the design when you compare it to the original version.

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