Staircase Notch Design Using the #111: Quad

• These instructions will show you how to Merge two #111: Quad openings together to create a single design.

• Click New Mat Design on the FrameShop Main Page.

• Click Cancel on the New Openings Screen.

• On the Openings Tab, bring over a template #111: Quad onto the Editor.

• Click on the Properties Tab to edit it.

• Enter the desired size for the #111: Quad opening.

  • Remember that we are going to merge two of these templates together so keep that in mind when sizing the design.

• Click on the Quad Tab.

• Select Template #201: 4 Staircase for Quadrants 1 and 3.

  • Alternatively, select #105: French Stair for Quadrants 1 and 3.

• NOTE: Selecting different Templates and adjusting their Parameters will give you an unlimited range of creative options.

• Copy and Paste the edited #111: Quad so that we have two openings.

• Click on the Bottom #111: Quad opening.

• In the Rotation field, enter 90 for the degree of Rotation.

• The #111: Quad will be rotated 90°.

• Move each of the #111: Quad openings into the center of the mat.

• Select both openings and click the Group Selection button.

• The two openings should merge where they overlapped.

• If you need to make an adjustment to the design, click the Group Selection button to unmerge them, then click on the background to unselect them.

• Re-edit as desired and then regroup them again.

• The edited Staircase Notch design is now completed.

NOTES:

• You can repeat this process to merge any two templates together in any fashion as long as they share the same Bevel Type.

• Try different degrees of Rotation.

• Experiment with using different sized Templates.

• Try using different Templates.

• You can also adjust the Template’s Parameters which will give you endless creative options for your creative abilities.

• Remember: Have fun!