Template #111: Quad Properties

The #111 Quad template allows you to assign a different template shape to each quadrant of the design; i.e., in each of the four corners.

Use the Template Properties to edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for the template objects.

This example shows the Quad template using template 202 Octagon In in Quadrants 1 and 3.

Place the #111 Quad Template onto the Editor.

Click on the #111 Quad Template on the Editor.

Click on the Properties Tab to edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for this template opening.

Change the Template with the Template Name and Number Button.

Click Template Name and Number button.

The Template Library opens.

Select a different template from the Template Library.

The template will be updated to the new template.

Enter a Label for the template.

Enter the desired text in the Label field.

The label will be displayed on the Template opening. 

Enter the object Width. 

Enter the object Height. 

Lock the size of the object to avoid adjusting it by mistake when dragging the mouse.

Click Unlock to Lock the size of the current object. 

Click Locked to Unlock the size of the current object.

Use the X/Y fields to move objects to specific Horizontal/Vertical coordinates.

• *Lines shown for illustration.

Enter the new X position to move the selected object Horizontally.

Enter the new Y to move the selected object Vertically.

Enter the desired Degree of Rotation in the Rotation field.

The currently selected Template will pivot from the center point.  

Enter the number of desired Layers.

Each layer entry is identified by a layer number; the topmost layer is labelled Top.

Enter the Reveal amount for each layer in the Reveal field. 

The topmost layer is labelled Top.

Use RB to make the layer a Reverse Bevel.

Click the RB Button to make all of the layers a Reverse Bevel. 

Click the RB Checkbox on the desired layer to make only that layer a Reverse Bevel.  

Click on the Cartridge Icon. 

Select the desired Cartridge for the current layer of the selected template.

NOTE: Not all Cartridges are available in this scenario.

To use a non-blade cartridge, see “Availability of Other Cartridges” below.

You cannot directly select a Non-Blade Cartridge for a Template Layer.

You must place the Non-Blade Cartridge object first and then edit it to display the desired Template shape.

For this example, place a Deboss object onto the Editor.

With the Deboss selected click the Properties tab.

Click the Template Number and Name button.

The Template Library will open.

Select a different template SHAPE for the Deboss. Templates not available for this function are not displayed.  

The template shape is now Debossed.

Do not click the Change to Template button, as that will change the Deboss to the Template instead of changing the Deboss shape.

The Template Options Parameters tab allows editing of the parameter attributes for the selected template. 

Click on the desired Template opening.

Click the Parameters tab on the Properties Tab..

The Parameter attributes for the current template are displayed.

Edit each Parameter as desired. 

The design reflects the changes immediately.

Click on the Template Options Quads tab to access the Quad template selections.

Click on one of the quad thumbnails.

Select the desired template from the Template Library.

NOTE: Not all templates are available for use with this template.

The selected template will be placed on that quadrant.

Click on the desired Template opening.

Click the Parameters tab on the Properties Tab.

Click on the Template Parameter Map button (displayed as [?]) on the Parameters tab.

The Template Parameter Map will display with the parameter field descriptions.