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CutArt are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard.

• Use the CutArt Opening section to add a label or select a different CutArt.

• The name of the current CutArt is displayed in the Name field. 

• This overwrites the default label displaying the opening size if toggled on in the Defaults or on the Editor Edit Menu. 

• Change the CutArt with the Change CutArt button.

Set the default for Auto Label Multi Openings in the Admin > Editor section.

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• Use the Dimensions Section to change the size, lock dimensions, set the X/Y positioning, or rotate the CutArt.

The Sizes Button displays the Recent and Standard sizes. 

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

Set the default for the Sizes dropdown control in the Admin > Defaults section.

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Set the default Outside and Opening Size in the Admin > Editor section.

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Set the default for Enforce Minimum Sizes in the Admin > Editor section.

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• Lock the size of the object to avoid adjusting it when dragging the mouse.

• Use the X/Y fields to move objects to specific horizontal/vertical coordinates.

The X Position field is used to manually set the horizontal position of the selected template object. 

The Y Position field is used to manually set the vertical position of the selected template object. 

• Lines shown for illustration.

Rotation is the action of rotating an object around an axis or center.

• The selected object will pivot from the center point.  

• *To rotate a group of template objects, see Rotation on the Advanced Tab. 

• *To lock a group of template objects together and rotate them as one object, see Group Openings Button and then use the Rotate field under the Merged Object Properties, or the Rotation button on the Advanced Tab.

• The original CutArt width is displayed in the Min Width field.  

• The original CutArt height is displayed in the Min Height field.

• Cutting below the Minimum Width/Height is not recommended.

• Use the CutArt Options section to select Mirror, set KAR and Use Original Size for the CutArt.

• Mirror flips the CutArt Horizontally.

To flip the design vertically, see Rotation above.

• To flip the design vertically, see Rotation above.

• Keep Aspect Ratio (KAR) keeps the CutArt height/width proportionate when resizing.

KAR stands for Keep Aspect Ratio and keeps the CutArt/Image/LetterMat/etc. height and width proportionate to avoid distortion.

• For best results, it is recommended to have KAR checked to avoid skewing the CutArt.

• The CutArt will remain height/width proportionate when resized.

• Cutting smaller than original size is not recommended, and may give unexpected results.

• CutArts can be Debossed, Penned and cut on Vinyl much smaller than they can be cut on Matboard.

A Cartridge is a component that contains a blade, stylus, pen or other apparatus that can be inserted into the head to perform a function, such as cutting, Debossing, Pen, etc.

• Selections available are dependent upon the Cartridge selected.