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
Template Properties: FrameShop Design Editor
Template Properties | |
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Use the Template Properties to edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for the template objects. | |
Click on a Template Opening. Click on the Properties Tab to edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for template openings. Optionally, Right-Click on the template opening and select Edit to open the Template Properties. |
Template Opening | |
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The Template Opening section allows the user to select a different template, or add a label to the current template. | |
Style The Style button displays the current Template Name and Number button.  Template Name and Number Click the Template Number and Name button in the Style field, Select a different template from the Template Library to replace the current template. Label Enter the desired text in the Label field which will be displayed on the Template opening. This overwrites the default label displaying the opening size if toggled on in the Defaults or on the Editor Edit Menu. |
Set the Default to Auto Label Multi Openings | |
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The default setting to Auto Label Multi Openings can be set in the Admin > Editor section. |
Dimensions | |
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Use the Dimensions Section to edit and/or lock the template object dimensions, set the X/Y positioning, or rotate the Template. | |
Width Enter the template Width dimension. Sizes Button     The Sizes button displays a list of Recent and Standard sizes. The Swap button switches the values between the width and height fields. |
Set the Default Sizes for the Sizes Dropdown Control | |
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The default setting for the Sizes dropdown control can be set in the Admin > Defaults section. |
Set the Default Size for the Outside and Opening Size | |
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The default setting for the Outside and Opening Size can be set in the Admin > Editor section. |
X and Y Position Fields | |
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X (Position Field) The X Position field is used to manually set the horizontal position of the selected template object (lines shown for illustration). Enter the new X Position to move the currently selected openings. The Y Position field is used to manually set the vertical position of the selected template object (lines shown for illustration). Enter the new Y Position to move the currently selected openings. |
Rotation Entry Field | |
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Enter the desired degree of rotation in the Rotation* field. The currently selected Template will pivot from the center point.  *To rotate a group of template objects, see Rotation on the Advanced Tab. *To lock a group of template objects together before rotating them as one object, see Group Openings Button and then use the Rotate field under the Merged Object Properties, or the Rotation button on the Advanced Tab. |
Template Options Reveal Tab | |
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Use the Template Options Reveals tab section to select number of layers, reveals, Reverse Bevel, and cartridge selection. | |
Number of Layers Enter the number of desired Layers for this template opening. Each layer entry is identified by a layer number; the topmost layer is labelled Top. Reveal Enter the reveal amount for each layer in the Reveal field. The topmost layer is labelled Top. |
Set the Default for the Layer Direction | |
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Set the defaults for the Layer Direction in the Admin > Defaults section. |
Set the Default for the Reveals | |
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Set the default for the Reveals in the Admin > Defaults section. |
Set the Default Number of Layers | |
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The default setting for the number of layers can be set in the Admin > Editor section. |
Reverse Bevel | |
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Click the RB button to make all of the layers a Reverse Bevel. Select the RB checkbox to make the current template layer a Reverse Bevel.   |
Cartridge Icon | |
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Click on the Cartridge Icon and select the desired cartridge for the current layer. |
Availability of Other Cartridges | |
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Note that not all cartridges are available in all scenarios. For instance, you cannot select the Deboss Cartridge for a Template. Instead, you would need to create a Deboss opening and then select the template shape for it in the Deboss Properties. |
Template Options Parameters | |
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Edit the specific parameters for this template in the Template Options Parameters tab. | |
Template Options Parameters Tab The Template Options Parameters tab allows editing of the parameter attributes of the selected template. These attributes are directly related to the specific template selected. Edit each parameter as desired. The design changes immediately to reflect the parameter adjustments. | |
Template Parameter Map Click on the Template Parameter Map button (displayed as [?]) on the Parameters tab. A template map opens which will describe what each parameter field adjusts for the current template. |