Cutting Defaults

Cutting Defaults
The Cutting section sets the default settings to be used on the Cutting Preview. Click Admin in the Admin section of the Main Screen. Click on the Cutting tab to open the Cutting section.

Cut Screen Settings
Select the defaults for the Cutting Preview (described below).
Remember Previous Select Remember Previous to use the last settings used in the previous Cut session. Select Remember Previous to use the previous settings used in the last cutting session. Select Start with Toggle Settings to use preset settings (described below).
Start With Settings Select Start with Settings to preset settings for each Cut session. Select Start With Settings to use preset settings (described below). Select Remember Previous to use the previous settings (described above).
Auto Offset Select Auto Offset to default to moving the design out of the clamp area on the Cut Preview Screen. Select Auto Offset to default to moving the design up and over out of the Clamp area. Unselect Auto Offset to default to cutting the design in the home area using the Clamps. For Additional Information: See Auto Offset on the Location Tab. Auto Offset Definition The Auto Offset moves the design up and over on the Cut Preview to avoid the Clamp area. This is to overcome the Border Limitation of 1.25"/3.2 cm on the Cut Preview. See: Auto Offset Setting See: Auto Offset Definition See: Auto Offset Default Setting
Continuous Layer Select Continuous Layer to default to remaining on the current layer after cutting it instead of rolling over to the next layer. Select Continuous Layer to remain on the current layer after cutting it. Unselect Continuous Layer to roll over to the next layer after cutting it. For Additional Information: See the Continuous Layer button on the Cut Preview. Click Options > Continuous Layer on the Cut Preview. Continuous Layer Definition The Continuous Layer will keep cutting the Current Layer without rolling over to the next layer. It will stay on the Current Layer until the user manually selects a different layer or turns off Continuous Layer. See: Continuous Layer Function
Cut from Front Select Cutting from Front to default to cutting from the front of the mat. V-Grooves, Deboss, Pen, Vinyl, and the Crease Cartridge and all openings on that layer will still be cut from the Front of the mat regardless. Select Cutting from Front to default to cutting from the Front. Unselect Cutting from Front to default to cutting from the Back. For Additional Information: Click Options > Cut From Front to cut the design from the Front of the mat. Select Cut From Front Button toggle on the Cut Preview. Cut From Front Definition Cutting from the Front will cut with the face of the mat toward the operator, and can be selected on the Cutting Preview. On the Configurations screen the Current Bevel Type dropdown control will display the bevel types in this manner: Cut from the Back bevel type names will be displayed with no further label; i.e., Normal Bevel. Cut from the Front bevel type names will be displayed with a Front label; i.e., Normal Bevel-Front of Mat. V-Grooves have their own selection on the list. If you are cutting an element that must be applied to the front of the mat, such as a V-Groove or Pen design, any openings on that layer will also cut from the front and use the Front of Mat configuration item; i.e., Normal Bevel-Front of Mat. So if you are having problems with a Normal Bevel cut on the same layer as a V-Groove, make sure you select Normal Bevel-Front of Mat to edit the configurations for that opening. Cut From Back Definition Cutting from the Back will cut with the back of the mat toward the operator, and can be selected on the Cutting Preview. On the Configurations screen the Current Bevel Type dropdown control will display the bevel types in this manner: Cut from the back bevel type names will be displayed with no further label; i.e., Normal Bevel. Cut from the Front bevel type names will be displayed with a Front label; i.e., Normal Bevel-Front of Mat. If you are cutting an element that must be applied to the front of the mat, such as a V-Groove or Pen design, any openings on that layer will also cut from the front and use the Front of Mat configuration item; i.e., Normal Bevel-Front of Mat.
90 Degree Outside Select 90 Degree Outside Cuts to default to cutting the outside with the 90° Cartridge. Select 90 Degree Outside Cuts to default to cutting the outside with the 90° Cartridge. Unselect 90 Degree Outside Cuts to default to cutting the outside with the 45° Cartridge. For Additional Information: See Cut Outside Using 90 Degree Tool under Set Advanced Options. The user must still select the desired Outside Cut Options or Cut the Outside to cut the outside of the mat. Outside Bevel Definition The Outside Bevel is created by cutting into the fallout surface with the blade angled at 45°/52°, thereby slanting the bevel under the fallout surface. The matboard core is not visible from the front. 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. Select Outside or Outside-Front of Mat from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit this configuration. See: 45 Degree Outside Configurations See: 45 Degree Plus Outside Configurations See: 45 Degree Front Outside Configurations See: 52 Degree Outside Configurations See: 90 Degree Outside Configurations 90 Degree Cartridge Definition The 90° Cartridge cuts a 90° Right Angle into the matboard. The matboard core is not visible from the front. The initial plunge position is determined by the bevel type. 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. Select [Bevel Type] or [Bevel Type]-Front of Mat from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit this configuration. See: 90 Degree Bevel Opening Definition See: 90 Degree Bevel Drop Definition See: 90 Degree Outside Definition See: 90 Degree Bevel Open V-Groove Definition
Tangent Threshold The Tangent Threshold is the number of degrees between arc segments before the head will pick up and replunge. For instance, if the Tangent Threshold is set to 6, anything larger than 6 degrees will cause the head to pick up and replunge between segments. The default is 6°. Set the desired default Tangent Threshold. For Additional Information: See Tangify Tool for information on Tangifying Circuits in Trace. See Edit>Tangify All Circuits for information on Tangifying All Circuits in Trace. Tangent Threshold Definition The Tangent Threshold will smooth the connection between the arc circuits that are below the specified Angle Degree in the Tangent Threshold field to provide a smoother cutting transition between the arcs. The more tangent the connection between arcs, the smoother the cut. Any arc connections above the specified Angle Degree in the Tangent Threshold field will cause the head to pick up and replunge. 6° is the standard setting.
Show Previous Cuts Select Display Previous Cuts to default to displaying the Previous Cuts on the Cut Preview screen. This is especially helpful when doing test cuts or where the design can be simply moved over to cut the next mat. Select Display Previous Cuts to default to displaying the previous designs cut on the Cut Preview. For Additional Information: Click Options > Show Previous Cuts to show the Previous Cuts. Click Clear Cut History to remove the current Previous Cuts. Previous Cuts Definition The Previous Cuts are displayed on the Cut Preview as Faded Gray outlines. These allow you to position the next cut beside a previous cut when cutting several designs from the same mat, such as when Calibrating the CMC. This can be turned on/off in the Options menu, and the previous cuts can be cleared from the screen with the Clear Cut History button. See: Previous Cuts Toggle See: Clear Cut History

Default Blade Depths

Set the default Blade Depth settings.

Default Depth

Enter the desired default blade depth for cutting Openings on regular matboard.

V-Groove Depth

Enter the desired default blade depth for cutting V-Grooves on regular matboard.

For Additional Information:
See the Blade Depth Field for more information on the Blade Depth Entry Field.
See the Blade Depth Button for more information on setting the software Blade Depth.
See the Blade Depth Quick Select for more information on the Blade Depth Quick Select dropdown control.
See Assign SKU to Layer for more information on Assigning a SKU to a Layer.

V-Groove Definition

The Normal Bevel Closed V-Groove involves two symmetrical cuts: one in the matboard and a corresponding cut in the fallout, both forming a mirrored arrangement. The matboard is sliced halfway through the thickness and the core is visible from the front.

First Cut: Cuts the Interior cut into the Fallout Clockwise.

Second Cut: Cuts the Exterior cut into the Matboard Counter-Clockwise.

Select V-Groove from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit this configuration.

See: 45 Degree Closed V-Groove Configurations

See: 45 Degree Plus Closed V-Groove Configurations

See: 45 Front Closed V-Groove Configurations

See: 52 Degree Closed V-Groove Configurations

CMC Board Size
The CMC Board Size affects the size of mats you can cut and the maximum matboard size limitations. This is set at the factory.

Tiling Defaults

Set the Tiling defaults for cutting the same design across the matboard from the Setup Tab on the Cut Preview (described below).

Sheet Size

Set the desired default Sheet Size of matboard (e.g. 40 in x 32 in).

Spacing

Set the default Spacing between designs when Tiling.
- Example: Enter 0 inches when cutting with a shared edge.

For Additional Information: See Tiling on the Setup Tab.

Tiling Definition

Tiling arranges identical openings side-by-side on the selected size of matboard without overlapping them in order to efficiently cut them in a single cut sequence.

See: Tiling the Design

See: Nesting Function

Advanced Outside Settings
Set the default Advanced Outside Settings for the Outside cuts on the Z1, Z(9000z), 9000 and 8000+ (described below).

Cut Mode
Set the default Cut Mode for the Outside cut of the design (described below). For Additional Information: See Cut Mode in the Set Advanced Options section. Outside Bevel Definition The Outside Bevel is created by cutting into the fallout surface with the blade angled at 45°/52°, thereby slanting the bevel under the fallout surface. The matboard core is not visible from the front. 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. Select Outside or Outside-Front of Mat from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit this configuration. See: 45 Degree Outside Configurations See: 45 Degree Plus Outside Configurations See: 45 Degree Front Outside Configurations See: 52 Degree Outside Configurations See: 90 Degree Outside Configurations
Cut Mode: Shared Edge Select Shared Edge for the Cut Mode to default to cutting the outside of the designs as one stroke between the designs. Select Shared Edge to default to cutting the shared lines of the outside cuts between tiled designs as one continuous cut rather than cutting each design's outside separately. On a single mat, it will cut just the top and right side using the factory edge for the other edges. For Additional Information: See Shared Edge for the Cut Mode in the Set Advanced Options section. Shared Edge Definition The Shared Edge function will cut the Shared Edges of the Tiled Outside Cuts on the CMC Z1, Z(9000z), 9000 and 8000+ as one stroke between the designs, instead of cutting the outside of each mat individually. See: Shared Edge Cut Mode Function
Cut Mode: Full Select Full for the Cut Mode to default to cutting all four sides of the outside of the design. Select Full for the Cut Mode to default to cutting all four sides of the outside of the design. For Additional Information: See Full for the Cut Mode in the Set Advanced Options section. Outside Bevel Definition The Outside Bevel is created by cutting into the fallout surface with the blade angled at 45°/52°, thereby slanting the bevel under the fallout surface. The matboard core is not visible from the front. 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. Select Outside or Outside-Front of Mat from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit this configuration. See: 45 Degree Outside Configurations See: 45 Degree Plus Outside Configurations See: 45 Degree Front Outside Configurations See: 52 Degree Outside Configurations See: 90 Degree Outside Configurations
Cut Mode: As Designed Select As Designed for the Cut Mode to default to cutting the outside as originally designed. This can be helpful when coming from Trace or Nesting where the outside cut had been pre-determined. Select As Designed for the Cut Mode to default to cutting the outside as it was originally designed. For Additional Information: See As Designed for the Cut Mode in the Set Advanced Options section.

Remnant Trimming
Select the Remnant Trimming options from the Advanced Outside Options (described below). For Additional Information: See Remnant Trimming in the Set Advanced Options section. Remnant Trimming Definition Remnant Trimming feature trims off the remaining portion of the mat Horizontally or Vertically after cutting the design to make storing the leftovers easier. See: Remnant Trimming Function
Remnant Trimming: Off Select Off to default to not using the Remnant Trimming after cutting the mat. Using this setting, the design will cut, but not trim off the remnant from the matboard. Select Remnant Trimming to Off to default to not cutting the remnant of the sheet of matboard afterwards. For Additional Information: See Remnant Trimming in the Set Advanced Options section.
Remnant Trimming: Auto Select Auto for the Remnant Trimming to default to letting the software determine the best direction to cut off the Remnant piece. Using this setting, the design will trim the remnant from the matboard by automatically selecting the optimum direction: Vertically or Horizontally. Select Auto for the Remnant Trimming to default to letting the software determine the best direction to cut off the Remnant piece. For Additional Information: See Remnant Trimming in the Set Advanced Options section.
Remnant Trimming: Horizontal Select Horizontal for the Remnant Trimming to default to cutting the remnant off Horizontally. Using this setting, the design will trim off the matboard remnant Horizontally. Select Horizontal for the Remnant Trimming to default to always cutting the remnant off Horizontally. For Additional Information: See Remnant Trimming in the Set Advanced Options section.
Remnant Trimming: Vertical Select Vertical for the Remnant Trimming to default to always cutting the remnant off Vertically. Using this setting, the design will cut and will always trim off the matboard remnant Vertically. Select Vertical for the Remnant Trimming to default to always cutting the remnant off Vertically. For Additional Information: See Remnant Trimming in the Set Advanced Options section.

Dense Material

Select the cutting speed percentage from the Default Speed % to be used when cutting Dense Material.
For example, selecting 50% will make the CMC cut at 50% of the full speed when cutting with the Dense Material setting.

Set the desired cut speed percentage to be used for cutting Dense Material in the Default Speed % field.

For Additional Information:
See Cut Speeds button.
See Variable Pressure Optimization (VPO) for more information.
See Adjusting the Air Pressure for Dense Matboard for more information.
See Adjusting the Air Pressure for Dense Matboard for more information.
See Cutting an Extra Dense Layer with the 90 Degree Cartridge for more information.

Cut From Front Blade Cartridge Selection

Select which Blade Cartridge Selection to use as default when cutting from the Front.

Select Change to 45° Front Blade to use the 45° Front Cartridge by default when cutting the design from the front of the mat.
Select Use Normal 45° Blade Only to use the standard 45° Cartridge by default when cutting from the front of the mat.

For Additional Information:
See Switch Between Front and Normal Tools in the Options menu.
See Always use Normal Tool in the Options menu.
Click Options > Cut From Front to cut the design from the Front of the mat.
Select Cut From Front Button toggle on the Cut Preview.

Cut From Front Definition

Cutting from the Front will cut with the face of the mat toward the operator, and can be selected on the Cutting Preview.

On the Configurations screen the Current Bevel Type dropdown control will display the bevel types in this manner:
- Cut from the Back bevel type names will be displayed with no further label; i.e., Normal Bevel.
- Cut from the Front bevel type names will be displayed with a Front label; i.e., Normal Bevel-Front of Mat.
- V-Grooves have their own selection on the list.

If you are cutting an element that must be applied to the front of the mat, such as a V-Groove or Pen design, any openings on that layer will also cut from the front and use the Front of Mat configuration item; i.e., Normal Bevel-Front of Mat.

So if you are having problems with a Normal Bevel cut on the same layer as a V-Groove, make sure you select Normal Bevel-Front of Mat to edit the configurations for that opening.

How Tosectionat:[HowTo...]">Check out our new How To section at: How To...

Cutting Defaults