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Opening Exterior Backup is Too Short

Opening Exterior Backup is Too Short

Opening Exterior Backup is Too Short

The Exterior Backup controls where the Blade Plunges into the Matboard (not the Fallout) on the Exterior cuts of Openings. 

The Exterior Cut is where the Blade Plunges or Retracts from the Matboard (not the Fallout).    

If the Exterior Backup is leaving a Hook in the corner, Increase the Exterior Backup.

If the Exterior Backup is cut Too Short, Increase the Exterior Backup.

The Exterior Backup field is marked with a Green Arrow on the Configuration screen and the Map illustration.

Exterior Backup on Openings
Exterior Backup on Openings Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.