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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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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.

See: Lock/Unlock Function

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X and Y Position Fields

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X (Position Field)
  • Use the X/Y fields to move objects to specific Horizontal/Vertical coordinates.

    • *Lines shown for illustration.

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

Y (Position Field)
  • object Horizontally.

  • Enter the new Y Position to move the currently selected openingsobject Vertically.

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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.

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  • Default Settings: See Admin > Editor for the default settings for the Number of Layers.

Layers for this template opening. 

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  • Each Layer entry is identified by a layer number.

  • The topmost layer is labelled Top.

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  • Default Settings: See Admin > Defaults for the default settings for the Layer Direction.

Reveal

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

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  • The topmost layer is labelled Top.

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Reveal
  • Direction.

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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".

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See: Designer Reveal Function

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Assigning a Template to Each Layer

Click the Reveals tab and

Cartridge Icon

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

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    See: Template Properties

    See: Template Library
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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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    Template Library
    Cartridge Definition
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    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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    A Cartridge is the physical component that holds the Blade, Deboss Stylus, Pen or other application tool.

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    Reverse Bevel

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

    • Click the RB Checkbox on the desired layer to make only 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 Parameter Map

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    • The Template Parameter Map displays a diagram describing each parameter field for the current template.

    • Click on the desired Template opening.

    • Click the Parameters tab on the Properties Tab.

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

    • The Template Parameter Map will display 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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    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.

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    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.

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    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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    Availability of Other Cartridges

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    • You cannot directly select a Non-Blade Cartridge for a Template Layer.

    • You must place the Non-Blade Cartridge object first and then edit it to display the desired Template shape.

    • 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 Deboss shape will change to this template shape.

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    • Do not click the Change to Template button, as that will change the Deboss to the Template instead of changing the Deboss shape.

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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.

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    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.

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    See: Template Properties

    See: Template Library

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