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Create a Starburst Design with CutArt

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  • This lesson shows how to Mirror a CutArt to create a Scrolled Starburst design.

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titleMirror Definition

The Mirror /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694450function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along the selected axis in Trace andDesignerthe Design Editorand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.

See: Mirror in Trace Function

See: Mirror CutArt in Designerthe Design Editor

See: Mirror Image in Visualization

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

If you
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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  • Click on the Properties tab.

  • Click on the Parameters tab.

  • Change the No. of Points to 6.

  • Change the Spikiness to 0.

  • Change the Mode to 2. 

  • Change the Line Length to 2.85".

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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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Place a CutArt in the Editor

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

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  • Select the desired CutArt by either searching for it in the search field or by navigating through the directories.

    • This example uses ScrollAN for the CutArt.

  • Click the Edit button.

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

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  • The CutArt is placed on the Editor.

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titleCutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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See: Add CutArt Function

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  • Move the CutArt so that it is aligned with the Top of the Star Template.

    • First we need to make sure we are designing the layers in the correct order for these instructions.

    • On the FrameShop Main Page, click Admin and stay on the Defaults tab.

    • Under Layer Direction select Bottom Up if it is not already set to that.

    • Click Save and return to the Main Page.

      • You can change this back to the original setting later if desired.

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    • Layer Direction: Bottom Up is the preferred direction.

      • When you Offset an object to create another layer, that new layer will be the Top layer.

    • Layer Direction: Top Down is not recommended.

      • When you Offset an object to create another layer, that new layer will be the Bottom layer, even though it is larger than the original object.

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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 Library

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    • Click on the Properties tab.

    • Click on the Parameters tab.

    • Change the No. of Points to 6.

    • Change the Spikiness to 0.

    • Change the Mode to 2. 

    • Change the Line Length to 2.85".

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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 the Design Editor.

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

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

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    Place a CutArt in the Editor

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    • Select the desired CutArt by either searching for it in the search field or by navigating through the directories.

      • This example uses ScrollAN for the CutArt.

    • Click the Edit button.

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    • The CutArt is placed on the Editor.

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    • Move the CutArt so that it is aligned with the Top of the Star Template.

    • If you accidentally click off of the CutArt and it moves behind the Star, hit the PgUp/PgDn key to cycle through the Openings.

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    titleCutArt Template Definition

    CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements Templatesare specialized parametric shape generators created by Wizard.

    Many of the templates have additional Properties that can be added to designs.

    CutArts can be applied to your current design and edited, such as resizing and rotating.

    They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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    See: Add CutArt Function

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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 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

    Bring Design into Trace

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    titleCutArt Template Definition

    CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

    CutArts can be applied to your current design and edited, such as resizing and rotating.

    They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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    See: Add CutArt Function

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    titleTemplate Definition

    Templatesare specialized parametric shape 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

    Draw Alignment Lines

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    • We will add some Alignment Lines that we will use to Mirror the CutArt.

    • You can Mirror the CutArt without the Alignment Lines, but adding them will help illustrate the process.

    • Click the Line button on the Trace and Draw tab. The Draw radio button is automatically selected.

    • Right-Click on the Center Point of one of the Lines of the Polygon.

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    titleLine Definition

    The Line /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694019tool in Trace will draw a Two-Point Line. 

    The Line is defined by two points: Initial Position (called an Anchor) and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

    After it is drawn, a third point in the Center will be displayed, which can be moved to alter the line into an Arc /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942509136.

    See: Line Tool Function

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    titleMirror Definition

    The Mirror /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694450function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along the selected axis in Trace andDesignerthe Design Editorand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.

    See: Mirror in Trace Function

    See: Mirror CutArt in Designerthe Design Editor

    See: Mirror Image in Visualization

    • Right-Click on the Center Point of the opposite Line of the Polygon.

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    • The Line is placed.

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    titleLine Definition

    The Line /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694019tool in Trace will draw a Two-Point Line. 

    The Line is defined by two points: Initial Position (called an Anchor) and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

    After it is drawn, a third point in the Center will be displayed, which can be moved to alter the line into an Arc /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942509136.

    See: Line Tool Function

    • Do the same with the other sides of the Polygon, Right-Clicking and Snapping to the Center Point then Snapping to the Center Point on the opposite Point.

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    titleLine Definition

    The Line /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694019tool in Trace will draw a Two-Point Line. 

    The Line is defined by two points: Initial Position (called an Anchor) and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

    After it is drawn, a third point in the Center will be displayed, which can be moved to alter the line into an Arc /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942509136.

    See: Line Tool Function

    • Hold down the CTRL key and select the elements of the next CutArt.

    • Click the Mirror button.

    • Right-Click at each end of the Alignment Line.

    Mirror the CutArt

    • Click on the Edit radio button.

    • Hold down the CTRL key and click on both the Inner and the Outside of the CutArt.

    • Click the Mirror button.

    The Mirror 
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    titleMirror Definition
    titleCutArt Definition

    CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

    CutArts can be applied to your current design and edited, such as resizing and rotating.

    They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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    See: Add CutArt Function

    Mirror Definition

    The Mirror/wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694450function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along the selected axis in Trace andDesignerthe Design Editorand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.

    See: Mirror in Trace Function

    See: Mirror CutArt in Designerthe Design Editor

    See: Mirror Image in Visualization

    • Right-Click on the point where the Upper Left Line begins.

    • Right-Click on the end of the Line at the Lower Right side.

    Info

    • The CutArt has been Mirrored using the Line we drew as the axis.

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    titleLine Definition

    The Line /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694019tool in Trace will draw a Two-Point Line. 

    The Line is defined by two points: Initial Position (called an Anchor) and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

    After it is drawn, a third point in the Center will be displayed, which can be moved to alter the line into an Arc /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942509136.

    See: Line Tool Function

    The Mirror function will create a Mirror copy of the selected
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    titleMirror Definition
    titleCutArt Definition

    CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

    CutArts can be applied to your current design and edited, such as resizing and rotating.

    They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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    See: Add CutArt Function

    Mirror Definition

    The Mirror/wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694450function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along the selected axis in Trace andthe Design Editorand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.

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    See: Mirror in Trace Function

    See: Mirror CutArt in the Design Editor

    See: Mirror Image in Visualization

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    • Hold down the CTRL key and select the elements of the next CutArt.

    • Click the Mirror button.

    • Right-Click at each end of the Alignment Line.

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    titleMirror Definition

    The Mirror/wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694450function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along the selected axis in Trace andDesignerthe Design Editorand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.

    See: Mirror in Trace Function

    See: Mirror CutArt in Designerthe Design Editor

    See: Mirror Image in Visualization

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    titleCutArt Definition

    CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

    CutArts can be applied to your current design and edited, such as resizing and rotating.

    They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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    See: Add CutArt Function

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    titleMirror Definition
    The Mirror function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along the selected axis in Trace andDesignerand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.Image RemovedImage Removed

    See: Mirror in Trace Function

    See: Mirror CutArt in Designer

    See: Mirror Image in Visualization

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    • The CutArt as been Mirrored using the Line we drew as the axis.

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    titleCutArt Definition

    CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

    CutArts can be applied to your current design and edited, such as resizing and rotating.

    They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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    See: Add CutArt Function

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    The Mirror Image Added

    • The CutArt as been Mirrored using the Line we drew as the axis.

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    titleMirror Definition

    The Mirror/wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694450function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along the selected axis in Trace andthe Design Editorand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.

    Image AddedImage Added

    See: Mirror in Trace Function

    See: Mirror CutArt in the Design Editor

    See: Mirror Image in Visualization

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    titleLine Definition

    The Line/wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694019tool in Trace will draw a Two-Point Line. 

    The Line is defined by two points: Initial Position (called an Anchor) and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

    After it is drawn, a third point in the Center will be displayed, which can be moved to alter the line into an /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942509136.

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    See: Line Tool Function

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    • Repeat the process.

    • Select all of the Objects of the next CutArt, click the Mirror button, then Snap to each end of the Alignment Line.

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    titleMirror Definition

    The Mirror/wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694450function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along the selected axis in Trace andDesignerthe Design Editorand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.

    See: Mirror in Trace Function

    See: Mirror CutArt in Designerthe Design Editor

    See: Mirror Image in Visualization

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    titleLine Definition

    The Line /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694019tool in Trace will draw a Two-Point Line. 

    The Line is defined by two points: Initial Position (called an Anchor) and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

    After it is drawn, a third point in the Center will be displayed, which can be moved to alter the line into an Arc /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942509136.

    See: Line Tool Function

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  • Repeat the process.

    • Select all of the Objects of the next CutArt, click the Mirror button, then Snap to each end of the Alignment LineImage Added

    • The CutArt has been Mirrored all the way around the design.

    The Mirror 
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    titleMirror Definition
    titleCutArt Definition

    CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

    CutArts can be applied to your current design and edited, such as resizing and rotating.

    They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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    See: Add CutArt Function

    Mirror Definition

    The Mirror/wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694450function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along the selected axis in Trace andDesignerthe Design Editorand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.

    See: Mirror in Trace Function

    See: Mirror CutArt in Designerthe Design Editor

    See: Mirror Image in Visualization

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    Break all Intersections

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    • Now we want to Break All of the Intersections where the Lines and Arcs pass over the other Lines/Arcs.

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    Line The Line is defined
    Break Definition

    The Line tool in Trace will draw a Two-Point Line. 

    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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    titleLine Definition

    The Line/wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694019tool in Trace will draw a Two-Point Line. 

    The Line is defined by two points: Initial Position (called an Anchor) and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

    After it is drawn, a third point in the Center will be displayed, which can be moved to alter the line into an

    Arc
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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, and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor)

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

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    See: Arc Definition

    See: Arcs Tool Function

    See: Splines Definition

    See: Splines Tool Function

    See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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    • The Intersections are now Broken where the objects crossed over each other.

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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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    Join Segments

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    • We will now Join all of the segments that will make up the outside of the design.

    • Hold down the CTRL key and click on the Left Side of the Top CutArt.

    • Click on the Arcs just outside of the Polygon.

    • Click on the Right Side of the Top CutArt.

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    titleCutArt Definition

    CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

    CutArts can be applied to your current design and edited, such as resizing and rotating.

    They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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    See: Add CutArt Function

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    /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942509136.

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    • The CutArt has been Mirrored all the way around the design.

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    titleCutArt Definition

    CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

    CutArts can be applied to your current design and edited, such as resizing and rotating.

    They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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    See: Add CutArt Function

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    titleMirror Definition
    The Mirror function will create a Mirror copy of the selected object along the selected axis in Trace andDesignerand mirror the image horizontally in Visualize.Image RemovedImage Removed

    See: Mirror in Trace Function

    See: Mirror CutArt in Designer

    See: Mirror Image in Visualization

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    Break all Intersections

    Info

    • Now we want to Break All of the Intersections where the Lines and Arcs pass over the other Lines/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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    titleLine Definition

    The Line tool in Trace will draw a Two-Point Line. 

    The Line is defined by two points: Initial Position (called an Anchor) and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

    After it is drawn, a third point in the Center will be displayed, which can be moved to alter the line into an Arc.

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    See: Line Tool 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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    titleArc Definition

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

    software.The Arc

    software.

    The /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694083 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

    /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942692800 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

     

    /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694083

    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, and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor)

    The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert

    any Arcs to Splines/Curves which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.Image Removed

    See: Arc Definition

    See: Arcs Tool Function

    See: Splines Definition

    See: Splines Tool Function

    See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

    Image RemovedContinue in this manner until you have selected all of the Elements that

    any Arcs to Splines/Curves which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

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    See: Arc Definition

    See: Arcs Tool Function

    See: Splines Definition

    See: Splines Tool Function

    See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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    • The Intersections are now Broken where the objects crossed over each other.

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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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    The segments are now Joined together as one object

    • on the Arcs just outside of the Polygon.

    • Click on the Right Side of the Top CutArt.

    Join Segments

    Info

    • We will now Join all of the segments that will make up the outside of the design.

    • Hold down the CTRL key and click on the Left Side of the Top CutArt.

    • Click the Join button.

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    titleJoin Arc 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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    • Zoom in to the Center of the design.

    • If you click on one of the Inner Openings, you will see that it is not a complete enclosed object since we Broke the Intersections where the Arcs crossed one another.

    • Click on one of the Inner Openings and click the Close button.

    Info

    • The Inner Openings is now an enclosed entity.

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

    The /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694083 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 /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942692800 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/wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694083

    See: Splines Definition

    See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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

    The Arc has three Bezier/Spline Curve is defined by four points: Initial Position (called an Anchor), Two Separate Middle Point Points (called a HandleHandles) which can be moved to change alter the shape of the Arc, and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor).

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

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    See: Arc Tool in TraceDefinition

    See: Arcs Tool Function

    See: Splines Definition

    See: Arc Splines Tool Definition Function

    See: Splines DefinitionSee: Convert Arc to Splines FunctionConvert Arc to Splines Function

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    • Continue in this manner until you have selected all of the Elements that make up the outside of the design.

    • Click the Join button.

    Info

    • The segments are now Joined together as one object.

  • Hold down the CTRL key and click on each inner Arc of the combined CutArts. 

    • Click the Join button.
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    titleSpline Join 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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    • Do the same with the other Inner Openings to enclose them one at a time (highlighted here). 

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    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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    • Zoom in to the Center of the design.

    • If you click on one of the Inner Openings, you will see that it is not a complete enclosed object since we Broke the Intersections where the Arcs crossed one another.

    • Click on one of the Inner Openings and click the Close button.

    Info

    • The Inner Openings is now an enclosed entity.

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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.

    Image Added

    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 /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694083 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 /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942692800 process will convert the Arcs to Splines which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

    See: Arc Tool in Trace

    See: Arc Tool Definition /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694083

    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.

    See: Arc Tool in Trace

    See: Arc Tool Definition See:Splines Definition Arc Tool in Trace

    See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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    titleCutArt Definition

    CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

    CutArts can be applied to your current design and edited, such as resizing and rotating.

    They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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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: Auto Join Segments Function

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    See: Splines Definition

    See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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    • Do the same with the other Inner Openings to enclose them one at a time (highlighted here). 

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    • Hold down the CTRL key and click on each inner Arc of the combined CutArts. 

    • Click the Join button.

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    titleArc Definition

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

    The Arc /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694083 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 /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942692800 process will convert the Arcs to Splines which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

    See: Arc Tool in Trace

    See: Arc Tool Definition /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694083

    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.

    See: Arc Tool in Trace

    See: Arc Tool Definition Tool Definition/wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694083

    See: Splines Definition

    See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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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.

    See: Join Tool Function

    See: Auto Join Segments Function

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    The Convert Arc to Splines

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    • The Arcs are now Joined together as one object.

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    titleArc Definition

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

    The /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694083 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 /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942692800 process will convert the Arcs to Splines which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

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    Arcs Definition

    Arc Tool in Trace

    See:

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    Arc Tool Definition/wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694083

    See: Splines

    Tool Function

    Definition

    See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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    The Arc tool 

    The Curve function allows you to draw a

    three

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    Bezier/Spline Curve in the Trace software.

    The

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    Initial Position (called an Anchor)

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    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

    which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother

    for software simplification purposes.

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

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    See: Arc Tool Definition

     

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    See: Splines Definition

    See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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    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: Tangify All Circuits Function

    See: Arc Tool in Trace

    See: Arc Tool Definition 

    See: Splines Definition

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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, and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor)

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

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    See: Arc Definition

    See: Arcs Tool Function

    See: Splines Definition

    See: Splines Tool Function

    See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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    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. 

    See: Auto Join Segments Function

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    The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert the Arcs to /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942513851 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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    Trace the Design

    • Click the Set Bevels tab.  

    • Hold down the CTRL key and click on each segment that makes up the CutArt.

    • From the Deboss dropdown control, selected the desired Deboss Cartridge.

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    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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    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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    titleDeboss Definition

    The Deboss cartridge stylus presses onto the surface of the matboard to create a subtle design.

    There are three Deboss stylus sizes: Wide, Medium, Thin.

    In addition to Template Shapes, you can also Deboss CutArts, LetterMats and TTFs.

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    See: Add Deboss Opening Function

    See: Deboss Configurations

    See: Deboss Thin Definition

    See: Deboss Medium Definition

    See: Deboss Wide Definition

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    titleDeboss Definition

    The Deboss cartridge stylus presses onto the surface of the matboard to create a subtle design.

    There are three Deboss stylus sizes: Wide, Medium, Thin.

    In addition to Template Shapes, you can also Deboss CutArts, LetterMats and TTFs.

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    See: Add Deboss Opening Function

    See: Deboss Configurations

    See: Deboss Thin Definition

    See: Deboss Medium Definition

    See: Deboss Wide Definition

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    • The CutArt is traced as a Deboss.

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    titleCutArt Definition

    CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

    CutArts can be applied to your current design and edited, such as resizing and rotating.

    They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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    titleArc Definition

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

    The /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694083 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 /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942692800 process will convert the Arcs to Splines which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

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    See: Arc Tool Definition/wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694083

    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, and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor)

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

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    See: Arc Definition

    See: Arcs Tool Function

    See: Splines Definition

    See: Splines Tool Function

    See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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    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/wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942694083

    See: Splines Definition

    See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

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    Trace the Design

    • Click the Set Bevels tab.  

    • Hold down the CTRL key and click on each segment that makes up the CutArt.

    • From the Deboss dropdown control, select the desired Deboss Cartridge.

    • Click on the Deboss Set button.

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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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    titleDeboss Definition

    The Deboss cartridge stylus presses onto the surface of the matboard to create a subtle design.

    There are three Deboss stylus sizes: Wide, Medium, Thin.

    In addition to Template Shapes, you can also Deboss CutArts, LetterMats and TTFs.

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    See: Add Deboss Opening Function

    See: Deboss Configurations

    See: Deboss Thin Definition

    See: Deboss Medium Definition

    See: Deboss Wide Definition: Deboss Wide Definition

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    • The CutArt is traced as a Deboss.

    Rotate the CutArt

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    • Now we want to Rotate the CutArt to be more symmetrically balanced. Select one of the two choices below to continue this lesson:

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    titleRotate in Trace Definition

    The Rotationfunction in Traceis the action of rotating the selected object(s) around an axis or center by the specified number of degrees.

    See: Rotate in Trace Function.

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    titleRotate 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.

    See: Rotation in Designer Function

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    titleCutArt Definition

    CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

    CutArts can be applied to your current design and edited, such as resizing and rotating.

    They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

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