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This is viewed from the front of the mat. If the Exterior Overcut retracts the blade too soon, it makes the exterior overcut too short on the outside cut of the V-Groove.

Increase the Exterior Overcut.

When making adjustments, click the plus or minus button at the end of the desired field about five times. Click OK and do another test cut. Check the results of the cut and continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

This is viewed from the front of the mat. If the Exterior Overcut retracts the blade too late, it makes the exterior overcut too long on the outside cut of the V-Groove.

Decrease the Exterior Overcut.

When making adjustments, click the plus or minus button at the end of the desired field about five times. Click OK and do another test cut. Check the results of the cut and continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

This is viewed from the front of the mat. For an Interior Overcut where the blade comes out of the V-Groove fallout instead of the matboard, see V-Groove Interior Overcut.