Exterior Backup on the Outside: FrameShop Configurations Screen

Exterior Backup on the Outside

Exterior Backup on the Outside

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 Outside

Current Outside Bevel Type

Select the desired Cartridge Tab and then the bevel type you want to edit from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control before making adjustments. Select Current Bevel Type-Front of Mat if it is being cut from the front of the mat.

Select the Desired Bevel Type From the Bevel Type Dropdown Control

Green Arrow on Configuration Map

The Exterior Backup is displayed on the Configuration Map and on the associated field as a green arrow.

Check against the Configuration Map of the Bevel Type you are cutting to determine specifically which cuts are the Exterior Backups.

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

Outside Exterior Backup Too Long

Outside Exterior Backup Too Long
This is viewed from the front of the mat. If the Exterior Backup plunges the blade too soon, it makes the exterior backup too long. Bevel is shown for clarity of blade movement.
Decrease the Exterior Backup.
The corners will now meet up properly. Bevel is shown for clarity of blade movement.
When making adjustments, click either the minus or plus button (-/+) at the end of the desired field about five or six times in the direction indicated. Click OK and do a test cut. Check the results of the cut and continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

Outside Exterior Backup Too Short

Outside Exterior Backup Too Short
This is viewed from the front of the mat. If the Exterior Backup plunges the blade too late, it makes the exterior backup too short. Bevel is shown for clarity of blade movement.
Increase the Exterior Backup.
The corners will now meet up properly. Bevel is shown for clarity of blade movement.
When making adjustments, click either the minus or plus button (-/+) at the end of the desired field about five or six times in the direction indicated. Click OK and do a test cut. Check the results of the cut and continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

Outside Interior Backup

Outside Interior Backup
This is viewed from the front of the mat. For Backups where the blade plunges into the fallout instead of the matboard, see Interior Backup.