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
Arc Tool: FrameShop Trace Editor
Arc Tool | |
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The Arc tool will draw a three-point arc. |
Drawing an Arc | |
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Click the Arc button. Click to place each of the three points: start, middle, and end point.
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Continuous Drawing | |
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If Continuous Drawing has been selected under Options, the lines will keep drawing until you select another tool or hit the Esc key. |
Auto Align Circuits | |
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If Auto Align Circuits has been selected under Options, you will see blue highlights in the form of lines and circles when the cursor is aligned with another control point, end point or center point of another object on the design as you are drawing. This can aid when drawing with the current tool if you need it to be aligned with other objects in the design. If is too distracting while working on the current design, this can toggled off under Options. |
Convert Arcs to Splines | |
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Click Edit > Convert Arc to Splines to convert the Arcs into Bezier Splines. |