This FrameShop Online Help System is for an older Version of FrameShop.
The updated 7.x FrameShop Online Help can be found here: https://wizardcutters.atlassian.net/wiki/x/hgApYw
If you are running FrameShop version FrameShop 4.1 or above you can update your software by clicking on Options then Check For Update.
What to Expect When Updating to FrameShop 7x from FrameShop 4x: https://wizardcutters.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQDWaQ
FrameShop Installation Documents: https://wizardcutters.atlassian.net/wiki/x/_1snYw
Editor: FrameShop Application Defaults
Editor | |
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The Editor section sets the default settings to be used throughout the Design Editor. | Default Settings for the Editor Screen |
Editor Startup | |
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Set the defaults for the New Openings Screen and the Design Editor screen. | Default Settings for the Editor Screen |
Remember Previous
| Default Settings to Remember Settings From the Previous Design Session or to Start With Toggle Settings Below |
Start with Toggle Settings
| Default Setting to Start With the Toggle Settings as Selected Below |
Dynamic OutsidesSet the Dynamic Outsides toggle on to automatically add the border size to the bounding rectangle of the current group of openings, adjusting the outside size as necessary. A new opening dragged to the edge of the mat will adjust the outside size by adding the borders around the current openings.
| Default Setting to Start With Dynamic Outsides On or Dynamic Outsides Off |
Guides Active
| Default Setting to Start with Guide Active or Guides Not Active |
Borders Active
| Default Setting to Start with Borders Active or Borders Not Active |
Bottom Layer/Top LayerThis setting controls the default setting for the Positioning Toggle arrow on the Editor.
| Default Setting to Start With Positioning From the Top Layer or Positioning From the Bottom Layer |
Skip New Openings
| Default Setting to Skip the new Openings Screen or Not Skip the New Openings Screen |
Auto Label Multi Openings
| Default Setting to Auto Label Multi Openings With the Opening Size, or to Not Label Multi Openings With the Opening Size |
Enforce Minimum Sizes
| Default Setting to Enforce Minimum Sizes of Content Such as CutArt, or to Not Enforce the Minimum Sizes of Content Such as CutArt |
Cut the Outside
| Default Setting to Cut the Outside of the Mat, or to Not Cut the Outside of the Mat |
Show Values as Fractions?
| Default Setting to Show Values as Fractions, or to Show Values as Decimals |
Wizard Wink Camera
| Default Setting to Display Wizard Wink Camera Settings for the Visualization, or to Not Display the Wizard Wink Camera Settings |
Camera Defaults | |
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The Camera Defaults section sets the timeout settings for the camera in the Visualize software. These adjustments help if there is a slowdown of data between the camera and the camera capture software. | If the Wizard Wink Camera Settings is Selected (above), the Camera Defaults Section Will be Displayed |
TimeoutSelect the desired camera Timeout Value setting for the camera for the Visualize software. | Default Setting for the Camera Timeout Value |
RetriesSelect the desired number of retries for the camera for the Visualize software. | Default Setting for the Camera Retries Value |
Init TimeoutSelect the desired Initial Timeout setting for the camera for the Visualize software. | Default Setting for the Camera Initial Timeout Value |
Defaults | |
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The Defaults section sets the Default Sizes and Settings. | Default Setting for the Default Sizes and Openings Settings |
Opening and Outside DefaultsEnter the desired default Outside Dimension under Outside Size. Enter desired default Opening Dimension under Opening Size. This setting controls the default opening dimensions when placing new openings on the work area from the Template Slots. Optionally, user can also Right-Click on an opening in the Design editor and select Make Object Size Current to set the new default size. | Setting for Adding New Outside or Openings Default Sizes |
Detail Defaults# of LayersSpecify the default number of layers for template openings. Maximum number of layers is six (6). Horizontal SpacingEnter the default value for the Horizontal Spacing for use on the New Openings Screen - Array Tab. Vertical SpacingEnter the default value for the Vertical Spacing for use on the New Openings Screen - Array Tab. V-Groove DistanceThe V-Groove Distance sets the default distance to place the V-Groove from the selected opening when initially placing the V-Groove. Fillet WidthEnter the desired default exposure width for Fillets. | Default Settings for Layers, Spacing, Distance and Width |
Remember Last Fillet Width | Default Setting to Remember Last Fillet Width or to Not Remember the Last Fillet Width |
Borders | |
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Set the default settings for the Borders. | Default Settings for Border Sizes and Border Options |
Borders EntryEnter the desired default Border values for Top, Left, Right and Bottom Borders. | Default Settings for the Border Size Values |
Even Borders
| Default Setting to Keep Even Border Sizes or to Not Keep Even Border Sizes |
Lock Borders
| Default Setting to Lock Borders or to Not Lock Borders |
Apply Borders To:Select which layer to apply the Borders to.
| Default Setting to Apply Borders to the Top Layer or to Apply the Borders to the Bottom Layer |
Fonts Defaults | |
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Set the Fonts defaults and settings for the initial placement for LetterMat and TTFs. | Default Settings for Using LetterMats and TTFs (True Type Fonts) |
LetterMat Default TextEnter the desired default text to be used when initially placing a LetterMat. Edit the placeholder LetterMat text with the desired text on the Design Editor. | Default Text Used for Placing the Initial LetterMats |
TTF Default TextEnter the desired default text to be used when initially placing a TTF. Edit the placeholder TTF text with the desired text on the Design Editor. | Default Text Used for Placing the Initial TTFs |
Letter HeightEnter the desired default letter height text to be used when initially placing a LetterMat or TTF. KerningEnter the default Kerning value for LetterMat or TTF. Kerning adjusts the space between individual letter forms. Space characters (i.e., hitting spacebar) uses tracking, and not kerning. TrackingEnter the default Tracking (letter-spacing) value for LetterMat or TTF. Tracking adjusts spacing uniformly over a range of characters. Space characters (i.e., hitting spacebar) uses tracking, and not kerning. | Default Setting for Font Letter Size and Spacing |
Pens Defaults | |
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Set the defaults for the pen cartridge for new Pen designs. | Default Settings for Using the Pen |
Pen Number and LimitPen NumberSelect the desired Pen number to edit. LimitEnter the total maximum number of Pens that will be allowed; maximum of nine (9) pens. | Default Setting for the Number of Pens Available |
LabelEnter the desired Pen’s name description in the Label field. Hint: Next to the description of the current pen, enter the number of lines visible on the pen holder where it lines up to the pen cartridge. Use these lines as reference when setting the pen holder into the cartridge the next time you use this pen. | Default Pen Label for the Selected Pen Number |
ColorClick the Set Color button to open the Windows standard color picker to select the desired color to display when this particular Pen is selected. | Default Pen Color for the Selected Pen Number |
WidthSelect the desired pen's display width for the selected pen. This will set the visual thickness of the Pen on the Editor; the larger the number, the wider the display for the pen. | Default Pen Width for the Selected Pen Number |
Box Defaults | |
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Set up the defaults for the Box utility ThicknessEnter the default Box Thickness. The thickness is incorporated into the box design and designates where to place the fold lines so that different thicknesses of material will fold properly into the box. Tool ThresholdEnter the default Box Tool Threshold. This is the thickness threshold at which the Box utility will switch from using the Deboss Tool on thinner material to the Creasing Tool on thicker material. TemplateSelect the desired Box Template to use at the default box from the dropdown control. | Default Depth Settings for the Box Utility |