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Lesson Three: Camel V-Groove/Deboss/Pen

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Last updated: Jul 09, 2024
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Create a V-Groove/Deboss/Pen that Follows a Template Shape

Create a V-Groove/Deboss/Pen that Follows a Template Shape

  • You could spend quite some time trying to adjust the V-Groove, Deboss, or Pen Parameters to get it to line up properly to the adjoining template shape, such as using a #314 Camelback Flare Template opening with a V-Groove around it also using that Template shape.

  • This lesson shows how to easily create a V-Groove, Deboss or Pen object to follow closely around a Template shape.

If you want to add a V-Groove, Deboss or Pen object and have it follow closely around a multi-layer Template shape, the results aren't always as expected, as displayed here. 

This is because the V-Groove/Deboss/Pen is placed using the default parameters which mirror that of the Bottom Layer, rather than being an Offset from the Top Mat that we're trying to flow around. 

Templates are specialized parametric shape generators created by Wizard.

Many of the templates have additional Properties that can be edited which can change the shape, curves and corners of the design as well as a wide assortment of Parameters.

The Template Library displays the different templates that are available for use.

Template Slots

See: Template Properties

See: Template Library

The Normal Bevel Closed V-Groove involves two symmetrical cuts: one in the matboard and a corresponding cut in the fallout, both forming a mirrored arrangement. The matboard is sliced halfway through the thickness and the core is visible from the front.

First Cut: Cuts the Interior cut into the Fallout Clockwise.

Second Cut: Cuts the Exterior cut into the Matboard Counter-Clockwise.

Select V-Groove from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit this configuration.

Closed V-Groove

See: 45 Degree Closed V-Groove Configurations

See: 45 Degree Plus Closed V-Groove Configurations

See: 45 Front Closed V-Groove Configurations

See: 52 Degree Closed V-Groove Configurations

The Deboss cartridge stylus presses onto the surface of the matboard to create a subtle design.

There are three Deboss stylus sizes: Wide, Medium, Thin.

In addition to Template Shapes, you can also Deboss CutArts, LetterMats and TTFs.

See: Add Deboss Opening Function

See: Deboss Configurations

See: Deboss Thin Definition

See: Deboss Medium Definition

See: Deboss Wide Definition

The Pen Cartridge is used to draw onto the surface of the matboard on the CMC to create a design.

You can Pen Designs, CutArts, LetterMats and TTFs.

See: Pen Cartridge Configurations

Design in FrameShop then Bring into Trace

Design in FrameShop then Bring into Trace

  • First we need to make sure we are designing the layers in the correct order for these instructions.

  • On the FrameShop Main Page, click Admin and stay on the Defaults tab.

  • Under Layer Direction select Bottom Up if it is not already set to that.

  • Click Save and return to the Main Page.

    • You can change this back to the original setting later if desired.

Explode to Remove Previous Traced Information

Explode to Remove Previous Traced Information

Auto Join Segments

Auto Join Segments

Trace the Design

Trace the Design

Save

Save

Comparison

Comparison

You can see how much we changed the design when you compare it to the original version.