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Place CutArt on a Different Layer

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  • CutArt are simple shapes and design elements that can be cut, drawn, or Debossed.

  • Traditionally, CutArts can only be placed on the top layer. This lesson shows how to retrace a CutArt onto a Different Layer other than the top layer. 

  • You can also use these same steps to place a LetterMat, TTF, Deboss, Pen or Crease object onto a different layer other than the Top Layer.

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CutArt™ Definition
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Design Opening in FrameShop

  • 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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Place a Guide

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  • Now we will place a Guide that we can use to align our V-Groove.

  • The V-Groove will be converted into our new Top Layer in Trace.

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  • Click the checkbox for Add at Bottom.

  • Enter 1.5" for the Distance From Bottom field and click OK.

  • A Guide is placed at the Bottom of the design.

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  • Now we'll use the same steps to place a second Guide that we can use to align the CutArt.

  • Right-Click on the opening and select New Guide From Other.

  • Click the checkbox for Add at Bottom.

  • Enter 1" for the Distance From Bottom field and click OK.

  • The second Guide is placed.

Place a V-Groove

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  • Now we will place a V-Groove around the opening. This will eventually be our new Top Layer.

  • Make sure that the Opening is selected.

  • Click on the Openings tab.   

  • Click the Add V-Groove button. 

  • Enter 1" for the Offset value and click OK.

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V-Groove

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  • The V-Groove is placed.

  • Click on the V-Groove to resize it.

  • Pull down the Bottom of the V-Groove and let it snap to the bottom Horizontal Guideline that we placed.

  • Make sure you are pulling the bottom of the V-Groove down and not just moving it.

  • Release the mouse to place it.

Place CutArt on Design

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CutArt™ Definition
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  • Navigate to the desired location.

  • Click on the desired CutArt and click Select.

  • The CutArt is placed.

  • Move the CutArt down to the Top Guide we placed and Center it Horizontally.

    • You may need to Zoom In to make the placement easier.

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Trace the Design

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  • Select the Outside Object which will be our new Top Layer.

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  • We're going to Retrace the CutArt and the other opening onto a different Layer which will move them from this Layer.

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45 Degree Normal Bevel Opening
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  • Click the CutArt to select it.

  • Click the Cartridge Type desired, such as the Penor Deboss Setbutton. 

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  • The CutArt will turn the color of the selected Cartridge.

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  • Click on the Middle Mayer object.

  • Click the 45° Bevel Set button to Trace it. It will turn Blue.

  • Click on the Bottom Layer object.

  • Click on the 45° Bevel Set button to Trace it. It will turn Blue.

  • You can click on each layer on the Layer List and make sure everything is Traced onto the correct layer. 

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Save, Cut

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  • The CutArt on lower layer design is completed.

Comparison

You can see how much we changed the design when you compare it to the original version. You can also run through these same steps to place a LetterMat, TTF, Deboss, Pen or Crease item or other object onto a layer other than the top layer. 

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