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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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Template Opening

Template Opening

Info

  • Change the Template with the Template Name and Number Button.

  • Click Template Name and Number button.

  • The Template Library opens.

  • Select a different template from the Template Library.

  • The template will be updated to the new template.

Label

  • Enter the desired text in the Label field.

  • The label will be displayed on the Template opening. 

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  • Default Settings: See Admin > Editor for the default setting of whether or not to Auto Label Multi Openings.

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titleStyle Definition

The Style button displays the current Template Name and Number in Designerthe Design Editor. 

Click the Template Name and Number to select a new Template from the Template Library.

See: Templates Definition

See: Template Library Definition

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Dimensions

  • Enter the Template Width dimension. 

  • Enter the Template Height dimension. 

Tip

  • Default Settings:

  • See Admin > Defaults for the default settings for the Sizes dropdown control.

  • See Admin > Editor for the default settings for the default Outside and Opening Size.

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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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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 Designerthe Design Editor.

See: Lock/Unlock Function

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X and Y Position Fields

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  • Use the X/Y fields to move objects to specific Horizontal/Vertical coordinates.

    • *Lines shown for illustration.

  • Enter the new X position to move the selected object Horizontally.

  • Enter the new Y to move the selected object 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 Designerthe Design Editor, 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 Designerthe Design Editor, 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 the Design Editor 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 Design Editor Function

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Template Options Reveal Tab

Number of Layers

  • Enter the number of Layers desired.

Tip

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

Layers for this template opening. 

Info

  • Each Layer entry is identified by a layer number.

  • The topmost layer is labelled Top.

Tip

  • 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. 

Info

  • The topmost layer is labelled Top.

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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 the Design Editor and Visualize.

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

See: Designer Design Editor Reveal Function

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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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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 reflects the changes immediately.

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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 Designerthe Design Editor.

For example, the Chamfer is the symmetrical angled surface at the corner of the Template.

In Designerthe Design Editor, the Template Parameter Map displays a diagram describing each parameter field for the current Template.

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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 Designerthe Design Editor.

For example, the Chamfer is the symmetrical angled surface at the corner of the Template.

In Designerthe Design Editor, the Template Parameter Map displays a diagram describing each parameter field for the current Template.

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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 Designerthe Design Editor.

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.

Info

  • 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.

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 Designerthe Design Editor.

See: Template Properties

See: Template Library

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