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Matboard Properties

Use the Matboard Properties to edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for the matboard.

  • Click on the Matboard (not on an object).

  • Click Properties Tab.

  • Edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for the matboard.

  • Optionally, Right-Click on the matboard and select Edit Mat to open the Matboard Properties.

Dimensions

  • Enter the matboard Width dimension. 

  • Enter the matboard Height dimension.

  • The Sizes button displays the Recent and Standard sizes.

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

Set the Default Size for the Outside and Opening Size

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

Cut the Outside

Cutting the Outside

  • Select Cut the Outside to cut the outside of the mat. 

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

Not Cutting the Outside

  • Unselect the Cut the Outside to not cut the outside of the mat. 

  • 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.  

  • 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).

The Uncuttable Region on Designs That are Too Big

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.

Set the Default for Cutting the Outside

Set the default for Cutting the Outside in the Admin > Editor section.

Add Float Layer  

Adding a Float Layer

  • Select the Add Float Layer checkbox. 

  • A Float Layer is added to the design.

  • 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.

Removing a Float Layer

  • Unselect Add Float Layer.

  • No Float Layer is added.

Oval Outside

To cut the outside of the mat as an oval:

  • Click Oval Outside.

  • The outside of the mat will cut as an oval.

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

  • Selecting Oval Outside will automatically select Cut the Outside.

Rectangle Outside

To cut the outside as a Rectangle:

  • Unselect Oval Outside.

  • The outside of the mat will cut as a rectangle.

Frames and Fillets SKUs

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

  • Enter the Number of Frames.

  • Enter the desired SKU Numbers for each 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.

Mats and Fillets

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

  • Enter the Number of Mats.

  • Enter the desired SKU Numbers for each mat.  

  • 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 Frame or Mat Layer Order

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

  • Click and hold the mouse on the desired Frame or Mat SKU field.

  • Drag it up or down to switch places with the adjacent SKU field. 

  • The cursor will display a small arrow and rectangle as you move the fields.  

  • The SKUs entered will change places. 

Additional Info

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

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