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• The Sizes button displays the Recent and Standard sizes.

• The Swap Button switches the values between the width and height fields.

• When Cut the Outside is selected, the matboard displays as a solid color.

• Unchecking Cut the Outside displays the 1.5 inch (3.8cm) uncuttable region in a checkerboard pattern. The uncuttable region is the portion of the matboard that is placed into the CMC rails when cutting.  

• Do not place objects into the uncuttable region unless you select Cut the Outside, Enable Auto Clamp Offset or use a Rail Dodge.

• Because of the zero waste clamping system on the Z1 and Z(9000z), they will not display an uncuttable region unless the matboard dimensions entered are larger than the machine can physically cut (see below).

If a design is too big to cut, the uncuttable region is displayed as a checkerboard pattern along the sides that are too big. 

• Because of the zero waste clamping system on the Z1 and Z(9000z), they will not display an uncuttable region unless the matboard dimensions entered are larger than the machine can physically cut.

• A Float Layer is a designated bottom layer that contains no openings.

• This Float Layer can be used to adhere three-dimensional objects. 

• This layer will not cut unless Cut the Outside is selected.

• To cut the outside of the mat as an oval, select Oval Outside.

• The area beyond the oval boundary is displayed in lighter contrasting color.

• Selecting Oval Outside will automatically select Cut the Outside.

• To cut the outside as a rectangle, unselect Oval Outside.

Use the Frames and Fillets section to select the SKU of the desired frame.

• Optionally, click on the SKU Search (magnifying glass) button to open the Frames Fillets and Ready Mades search screen to locate the desired SKU. 

• If the selected SKU has a thumbnail associated with it, the frame/fillet is displayed around the mat design. 

• If no thumbnail is available, a gray placeholder the thickness of the moulding is displayed around the matboard.

Use the Mats and Fillets section to select the SKU of the desired mats.

• Optionally, click on the SKU Search (magnifying glass) button to open the Mats and Fillets search screen to locate the desired SKU. 

• If the selected SKU has a thumbnail associated with it, the matboard texture or color is displayed on the mat. 

• If no thumbnail is available, a checkerboard pattern is displayed.

Change the layer order of the currently selected SKUs in either the frame or mat section.

Add any desired notes you wish to save with the project in the Additional Info field.