Circle/Oval Rotation Utility: Configurations Screen

Circle/Oval Rotation Utility: Configurations Screen

  • The Circle/Oval Rotation Utility is a more detailed calibration feature than adjusting the Oval Rotation field alone because it allows for adjustments for different sizes of ovals.

The Circle/Oval Rotation Utility Corrects for Bumps/Feathers in Oval Openings

Feather

Bump

  • If the Oval Opening has a Feather, Decrease the Oval Rotation by moving the slider to the left.

Decrease the Oval Rotation Using the Slidebars

  • If the Oval Opening has a Bump, Increase the Oval Rotation by moving the slider to the right.

Increase the Oval Rotation Using the Slidebars

Using the Circle/Oval Rotation Utility

  • Select the Bevel Type Cutting Direction for the bevel type you are editing from the upper left dropdown control.

 

Select the Bevel Type Cutting Direction
  • Put in an 11x12" mat into the CMC and click Cut.

  • Align the Head if necessary.

  • After it cuts, check the cuts and determine if you are getting a Bump or a Feather for any of the oval sizes that were cut.

Cut the Current Ovals
  • Adjust the Rotation values accordingly until satisfied.

  • After a particular size has been satisfactorily adjusted, click the Locked checkbox for that size to no longer cut nor adjust it.

Lock the Oval Sizes You No Longer Need to Test
  • If desired, use the Positioning Control Arrows to move the design one-mat-width with each click. 

  • This allows the user to cut several of the test mats from a full sheet of matboard as you calibrate the circles.

  • It shows the full sheet of matboard with a representation of the last mat cut displayed.

  • When you have finished calibrating your circles, click OK to return to the Configurations Screen when done.

Positioning Arrows Help Move Where to Cut the Test Mat