CutArt Properties

Use CutArt Properties to edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for the CutArt.

Click on a CutArt object.
Click on the Properties Tab.
Optionally, Right-Click on the CutArt and select Properties.

CutArt Definition

CutArt™ are simple shapes and design elements created by Wizard that can be added to designs.

CutArts can be applied to your current design and edited, such as resizing and rotating.

They can be Cut, Debossed, Penned or cut on Vinyl.

See: Add CutArt Function

CutArt Opening

Name

The name of the current CutArt is displayed in the Name field.

Label

Enter the desired text in the Label field.
The label will be displayed on the CutArt opening.

This overwrites the default label displaying the opening size if toggled on in the Defaults or on the Editor Edit Menu.

Default Settings: See Admin > Editor for the default setting of whether or not to Auto Label Multi Openings.

Change CutArt

Change the CutArt with the Change CutArt button.

Click the Change CutArt button.
The Load CutArt screen opens to allow you to select a different CutArt.
Select the desired CutArt to replace the previous CutArt.

Dimensions

Enter the CutArt Width.
Enter the CutArt Height.

Sizes Button Definition

The Sizes Button displays the Recent and Standard sizes.

Recent lists the last ten sizes entered.

Standard lists Standard sizes associated with the current unit of measurement.

Swap Button Definition

The Swap Button switches the values between the width and height fields.

Default Settings: See Admin > Defaults for the default settings for the Sizes dropdown control.

Default Settings: See Admin > Editor for the default settings for the Outside and Opening Size.

Default Settings: See Admin > Editor for the default settings to Enforce Minimum Sizes for CutArt.

Lock or Unlock CutArt Size
Lock the size of the object to avoid adjusting it when dragging the mouse. Click Unlock to Lock the size of the current object. Click Locked to Unlock the size of the current object. Lock Object Size Definition Use the Lock/Unlock feature to prevent the size of the opening from being changed by accidentally dragging the control corners with the mouse in Designer.

X and Y Position Fields

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

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

Lines shown for illustration.

X Position Definition

The X Position field is used to set or display the Horizontal position of the selected object in Designer, Trace and the Cut Preview.

Y Position Definition

The Y Position field is used to set or display the Vertical position of the selected object in Designer, Trace and the Cut Preview.

Rotation Entry Field

Enter the desired Degree of Rotation* for the selected object.

The selected object will pivot from the center point.

*To rotate a group of template objects, see Rotation on the Advanced Tab.
*To lock a group of template objects together and rotate them as one object, see Group Openings Button and then use the Rotate field under the Merged Object Properties, or the Rotation button on the Advanced Tab.

For Additional Information: See Rotation Buttons on the Advanced tab for additional rotational controls.

Rotation Definition

The Rotation function in Designer is the action of rotating the selected object(s) around an axis or center by the specified number of degrees.

See: Rotation in Designer Function

Minimum Width and Height

Min Width

The Original CutArt Width is displayed in the Min Width field.

Min Height

The Original CutArt Height is displayed in the Min Height field.

Cutting below the Minimum Width/Height is not recommended.

Min Height and Width Definition

Min Height displays the Minimum Height that the selected CutArt or LetterMat has been tested to cut.

The CutArt/LetterMat can be Debossed or Penned at a much smaller size than it can be cut.

See: CutArt Properties

See: LetterMat Properties

CutArt Options
Use the CutArt Options section to select Mirror, set KAR and Use Original Size for the CutArt. Mirror the CutArt Mirror flips the CutArt Horizontally. Click on the CutArt. Check Mirror the CutArt checkbox to flip the CutArt Horizontally. To flip the design Vertically, see Rotation above.
The CutArt is mirrored Horizontally. To flip the design Vertically, see Rotation above.
Keep Aspect Ratio Keep Aspect Ratio (KAR) keeps the CutArt Height/Width Proportionate when resizing. Uncheck the Keep Aspect Ratio (KAR) checkbox to adjust the height/width of the LetterMat separately. For best results, it is recommended to have KAR checked to avoid skewing the CutArt. KAR Definition Keep Aspect Ratio (KAR) keeps the CutArt, Image, LetterMat, etc. Height and Width proportionate to avoid distortion in Designer. See: CutArt Properties See: Image Properties See: LetterMat Properties See: TTF Properties
Check the Keep Aspect Ratio (KAR) checkbox. The CutArt will remain Height/Width proportionate when resized.
Use Original Size The Use Original Size button to reset the CutArt to the Original Size it was drawn. Cutting smaller than Original Size is not recommended, and may give unexpected results. CutArts can be Debossed, Penned and cut on Vinyl much smaller than they can be cut on Matboard.

Cartridge Selection and Type
Click the Cartridge Icon and select the desired cartridge for the current layer. Cartridge Definition A Cartridge is the physical component that holds the Blade, Deboss Stylus, Pen or other application tool.
When applicable, select the desired Cartridge Type from the Type dropdown control. Selections available are dependent upon the Cartridge selected.

Explode CutArt
When a CutArt is placed, it is a single object. The individual elements cannot be moved separately until the CutArt is Exploded or it is brought into Trace to further edit. Explode CutArt Definition When a CutArt is placed, it is a single object. The individual elements cannot be moved separately until the CutArt is Exploded or brought into Trace to further edit. Explode the CutArt to move the separate elements of the CutArt individually. See: CutArt Properties See: Trace Trace Definition The Trace utility is a Vector-Based drawing graphic program for editing/creating Vectors to either Cut or apply with a Non-Blade Tool on the CMC. See: Vector Definition See: Trace Manual
Exploding the CutArt Select the desired CutArt. Click Explode CutArt on the Advanced tab to break it up into the individual letters. Optionally, right-click on the CutArt and select Explode CutArt.
The CutArt will be broken up into Individual Segments which can be edited separately.
As an example, these segments were moved separately.

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CutArt Properties