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How to Mirror the #503: Leaf in Trace

  • This will show you how to mirror the #503: Leaf by turning it into a CutArt.

  • It will also show you how to create a mirrored #503: Leaf using the #111: Quad template.

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  • Create your design using the current #503: Leaf.

  • Right-Click on the #503: Leaf and select Convert to CutArt

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  • The design will open up in Trace.

  • We are not making any edits to the design; just saving it under a different file format.

  • Click File > Save As.

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  • Make sure that the CutArt directory is selected.

  • Make sure that the CutArt filetype is selected.

  • Give it a filename and click Save.

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  • Close Trace.

  • Start a new Designer design.

  • On the Openings Tab click Add CutArt.

  • In the Wizard/CutArt directory, locate your CutArt and click Design.

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  • With the CutArt selected, click on the Properties Tab.

  • Click Mirror the CutArt.

  • The CutArt is now mirrored.

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  • The mirrored #503: Leaf is now complete.

  • With the same CutArt opening, you could cut it mirrored or unmirrored.

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How to Create the Mirrored #503 Leaf with the #111 Quad Template

  • The #503 Leaf can also be mirrored by creating it with the #111: Quad template.

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  • Click New Mat Design on the FrameShop Main Page.

  • Click Cancel on the New Openings Screen.

  • On the Openings Tab, bring the template #111: Quad onto the Editor.

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  • Click on the Properties Tab.

  • Enter the desired size for the Quad opening and any other adjustments you wish to make.

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  • On the Quad Tab, select template #104: Round Corner for Quadrants 2 and 4.

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  • Click on the Parameters Tab.

  • Change the Radius for Quadrants 2 and 4 to 1.5

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  • The mirror #504: Leaf design is now complete.

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  • Now you have the option of using the #503: Leaf in any orientation by using the original #503: Leaf template and the edited #111: Quad template.

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