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Exterior Backup: FrameShop Configurations Screen

Owned by dani.simmonds
Last updated: Jan 18, 2022
3 min read

Exterior Backup

Exterior Backup

The Exterior Backup is where the blade backs up before initially plunging into the matboard on the exterior cuts, such as when cutting a rectangle. 

Exterior Cuts cut into the matboard, not the fallout of the opening.

The Exterior Backup Field Controls Where the Blade Backs up Before Plunging into the Matboard on the Exterior Cuts of Non-Oval Openings

Select the Bevel Type for the Exterior Backup to be Edited:

Select the Bevel Type for the Exterior Backup to be Edited:

Exterior Backup on Openings

This is viewed from the front of the mat. Select this topic to see information on editing the Exterior Backup on Openings.

  • Normal Bevel

  • Reverse Bevel

  • Normal Bevel-Front of Mat

  • Reverse Bevel-Front of Mat

The Exterior Backup Field Controls Where the Blade Backs up Before Plunging into the Matboard on Exterior Cuts on Openings

Exterior Backup on Drops

This is viewed from the front of the mat. Select this topic to see information on editing the Exterior Backup on Drops.

  • Normal Drop

  • Reverse Drop

  • Normal Drop-Front of Mat,

  • Reverse Drop-Front of Mat

Exterior Backup on the Outside

This is viewed from the front of the mat. Select this topic to see information on editing the Exterior Backup on the Outside.

  • Outside

  • Outside-Front of Mat

Exterior Backup on V-Grooves 

This is viewed from the front of the mat. Select this topic to see information on editing the Exterior Backup on V-Grooves.

  • V-Grooves

Exterior Backup on Creases 

This is viewed from the front of the mat. Select this topic to see information on editing the Exterior Backup on Creases.

  • Crease