CoCut Standard 2011 Manual Table of Contents EUROSYSTEMS License Agreement................................................................................1 Important Information for CoCut Clients..........................................................................5 System requirements......................................................................................................5 Second User License..................................................................................................
CoCut Standard 2011 Manual Table of Contents 5 Reference Part...............................................................................................................65 5.1 The File Menu.........................................................................................................65 5.1.1 The New… Command....................................................................................65 5.1.2 The Open… Command...............................................................................
CoCut Standard 2011 Manual Table of Contents 5 Reference Part 5.4.12 The Contour View Command........................................................................73 5.4.13 The Enhanced View Command....................................................................73 5.4.14 The Always on top Command.......................................................................73 5.4.15 The Refresh Screen Command....................................................................74 5.5 The Tools Menu............
CoCut Standard 2011 Manual Table of Contents 6 Reference Part Output Preview 6.2.3 The Horizontal Mirror Command.....................................................................95 6.2.4 The Vertical Mirror Command.........................................................................95 6.2.5 The Optimization… Command........................................................................95 6.2.6 The Sort With Simulation… Command...........................................................96 6.2.
CoCut Standard 2011 Manual Table of Contents 8 Tools 8.2 The Alignment Function........................................................................................109 8.3 The Sort With Simulation… Tool...........................................................................110 8.3.1 Simulation.....................................................................................................110 8.4 The Plot Manager......................................................................................
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EUROSYSTEMS License Agreement Below you will find set out the conditions of the agreement for the use of EUROSYSTEMS by you, the end-user (hereinafter also called the Licensee). This legal document is an agreement between you, the end-user, and EUROSYSTEMS S.à.r.l. By opening the sealed disk package, you are agreeing to become bound by the terms of this agreement. Therefore, please read the following text carefully and in full.
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About This Manual With this manual you receive CoCut. This manual is divided in 8 chapters. In chapter „Quickstart and installation“ the installation of CoCut on your Windows computer will be explained. Please follow the installation instruction carefully as the correct installation is the basic for the smooth usage of CoCut. The chapter „How to work with CoCut?“ is an introduction in handling, tools and functions. The functional principle will be concretized by means of practical examples.
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1 Preface CoCut Standard 2011™ is add-on software for cutting vinyl from CorelDRAW™, Illustrator and Freehand. In conjunction with one of these professional illustration programs CoCut Standard 2011 cuts yous designs at the push of a button. Its sophisticated vinyl processing possibilities allow direct control of cutting speed, knife pressure and output precision. Cut by color, multi copies, weeding frames and material optimization are additional features of this exceptional plug-in. 1.
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2 What's new in CoCut Standard 2011? • Now also usable without host program with import function included • Optional with job preview window • Symbol toolbar for CorelDRAW X6 • Menu commands for Illustrator CS6 and CC • Now more than 600 cutting plotter driver included • Windows 7 / 8 compatible To change without notice.
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3 Quickstart and Installation 3.1 Quickstart 3.1.1 How to Install CoCut? 3.1.1.1 Step 1: Connection Cutter control via USB Install cutter USB drivers, which were delivered by the cutter manufacturer. Please use the instructions given by cutter manual. Cutter control via COM port (serial) Make sure, that cutter and serial Windows port are configured identically. You´ll find this port configuration in the system Control Panel under: System/Hardware/Device Manager/Ports/Communications Port.
3.1.1 How to Install CoCut? Fig. 3.1-1: Autorun window Note: Installation process is done again for each selected application. Fig. 3.1-2: EUROSYSTEMS Software License Agreement In this dialog the installation folder for CoCut Standard 2011 is chosen. By default the folder C:\Program Files\EUROSYSTEMS\CoCut Standard 2011 is suggested.
3.1.1 How to Install CoCut? If CoCut should be installed to another folder, please click Browse button and select the desired destination folder. Fig. 3.1-3: Selection of destination folder Hint: To install additional drivers select custom setup.
3.1.1 How to Install CoCut? Fig. 3.1-4: Selection of setup type Default program folder in the start menu is EUROSYSTEMS\CoCut Standard 2011.
3.1.2 Enter License Data (without Dongle) Fig. 3.1-5: Position in start menu 3.1.2 Enter License Data (without Dongle) 3.1.2.1 Use .ecf file: Recommended, if license data was sent via email. In the eMail with license data you´ll find an attached file with the extension .ecf. A double click on this file will license your software automatically! 3.1.2.2 Manually, if license data is printed on a sticker, which is located in the package (inner left hand side).
3.1.2 Enter License Data (without Dongle) Fig. 3.1-6: Start window with invalid code By clicking "License..." button following dialog is opened. Fig. 3.
3.1.3 Enter License Data (with Dongle) Fig. 3.1-8: These fields have to be filled with license data 3.1.3 Enter License Data (with Dongle) If copy protection is realized using a dongle (frequently in case of upgrades), don´t forget to connect the dongle with a port on your PC. 3.1.3.1 Manually, if license data is printed on a sticker, which is located in the package (inner left hand side). On this sticker you´ll find information about program version, serial number and the code itself.
3.2.1 The Cut Marks Workflow 3.2.1 The Cut Marks Workflow The following graphic illustrates the Print & Cut workflow (Cut Marks Workflow) inside the host program (CorelDRAW or Illustrator). Starting point of the Cut Marks Workflow is a bitmap, which gets contoured as first step. In the second step multiple copies are generated. In the next step suitable register marks are placed around the copies.
3.2.3 The File Menu Entries in Illustrator CS3-CS6, CC 3.2.3 The File Menu Entries in Illustrator CS3-CS6, CC Fig. 3.2-2: Illustrator sub menu CoCut Standard 2011 The buttons 1 to 4 were so arranged from top to bottom that the Cut Marks Workflow is executed. 3.2.3.1 Buttons of the Cut Marks Toolbar in CorelDRAW X3-X6 Important note: The following descriptions are valid also for Illustrator CS3 to CS6! 1 The Create Contour Button Fig. 3.2-3: Create Contour Icon 2 The Multi Copy Button Fig. 3.
3.2.3 The File Menu Entries in Illustrator CS3-CS6, CC 5 The Create Outline Button Fig. 3.2-7: Create Outline Icon 6 The Create Outline Layer Button Fig. 3.2-8: Create Outline Layer Icon After activating this button the object attribute is changed and a spot color for the selected contour, which was not generated with the CoCut Standard 2011 button, is assigned. 7 The Settings Button Fig. 3.2-9: Settings Icon A click on the Settings Button open the Settings window. 3.2.3.
3.2.3 The File Menu Entries in Illustrator CS3-CS6, CC Jog Marks Field Fig. 3.2-11: 2 Point Icon A click on the 2 point button opens the Setup - Jog Marks dialog. It allows the selection of the appropriate cut marks for the plotter, in case your cutter has an optical sensor and its driver supports this feature. Jog Marks Layer Name Option This option enables the assignment of an individual layer name. Then this jog marks layer can be identified at any time and the jog marks can be selected.
3.2.3 The File Menu Entries in Illustrator CS3-CS6, CC During the cut process open output dialog Option If this option is activated then after pressing the Cut button the Output dialog is opened.
3.3 Autoexport - Scripts 3.3 Autoexport - Scripts Autoexport means that data from external programs (CorelDRAW, Illustrator, Freehand) are imported automatically into CoCut - quasi at the push of a button. To do this the scripts are either integrated into the external program's menu structure or toolbar.. 3.3.1 Insert CoCut Icon in CorelDRAW Toolbar 3.3.1.1 CorelDRAW 10, 11, 12, X3, X4, X5, X6 Indication: CorelDRAW must be installed with the option “Visual Basic for Application”.
3.3.1 Insert CoCut Icon in CorelDRAW Toolbar 3.3.1.3 CorelDRAW 8 • Select the menu Tools • Select the menu item Options • Select the file card entry Workspace / Customize / Toolbars • Double click on Application Scripts • Select the Corun8.csc from the script list • Select any symbol and drag it - while keeping pressed the left mouse button - to the CorelDRAW-toolbar. • Press the OK-button 3.3.1.
3.3.2 CoCut Script in Adobe Illustrator 8-10, CS-CS6, CC Indication: Special process color fills are not passed on. 3.3.3 CoCut Script in Macromedia Freehand Freehand 8, 9, 10, MX CoCut is in the Xtras menu underneath the menu item Animate and in the window menu / menu item Xtras under functions. How does the transfer of data from Freehand 8, 9, 10, MX to CoCut take place? Selected /marked objects Start the CoCut via the Xtras menu.
3.4 Selection of The Device Driver Fig. 3.4-1: Dialog for the selection of the device driver Detailed information for the setting of the local interface is here: Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … 36 please refer to 4.4.
4 How to work with CoCut 4.1 Desktop and Working Sheet 4.1.1 I. Desktop The so-called Desktop means the whole visible program window including Toolbars, Working Sheet and Desktop background. Note: On the background can be placed any desired number of objects. The size of the background is limited only by the resources of your computer. Thus the layout can be done basically in 1:1 scale. Fig. 4.1-1: Desktop with working sheet (here: gray), Background (here: white), Toolbars, Sidebar, Rulers, Statusbar 4.1.
4.1.2 II. Working Area Note: The working area is used primarily for guidance. The format of the working area has no influence on the output on a connected device. The output preview window displays what is given out. please refer to 4.4.1: Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … Fig. 4.1-2: Working Sheet Setup 4.1.2.1 Format Name In this field the name of the new format is entered resp. that of the selected format Width Hereby, the width of a format is assigned.
4.1.2 II. Working Area Height Hereby, the height of a format is assigned. Rescale to Objects Option This option fits the working sheet to the objects which are located on the desktop background. Read Out Connected Device Button A connected device can - if the read out command can be processed by the devices' controller - define the size of the working sheet. 4.1.2.2 Margins Left, Right, Top, Bottom In this 4 field the distance from the margins to the sheet edge is defined.
4.1.2 II. Working Area 4.1.2.5 Color Working Sheet This option defines the color of the working sheet. Background This option defines the color of the desktop background. 4.1.2.6 List of Formats Rotate Objects Option This option scales, decreases or increases - all objects on the desktop background proportional to the values of the changed format of the working sheet. Standard* Button The Standard button marks the selected format in the list of formats and saves the selection.
4.2 The CoCut Layer dialog Fig. 4.2-1: Layer setup with adjustment of output parameters In the Information field a name for the layer can be entered. This name is shown later in all dialogs in which the colors of the objects are needed. In the Mode / Tool field the output tool can be selected from a list. The tools shown here depend on the used output driver. In the Material field already saved material-configuration can be called up.
4.3 Import 4.3 Import With this command the graphics that have not been saved in the CoCut-job-format are transfered to the working surface. The functionality of this dialog box corresponds to the open file command. Differences are only due to the possibility to change the size of the data to be imported by means of the parameter X- and Y-factor. The desired file is chosen respectively specified via the name of file, type of file and directories (search in). Fig. 4.
4.3.1 Import Presettings in the following article. please refer to 5.6.1.4: The Filter Setup Fig. 4.
4.3.2 PDF Import 4.3.2 PDF Import 4.3.2.1 Additional Options Fig. 4.3-3: Options concerning import of data Raster Options Import as Bitmap Option If the Import as Bitmap option is enabled, then all vectors will be rastered into a bitmap before the import. Resolution The value in dpi Element Selection Ignore Images Option If the Ignore Images option is enabled, then no images will be imported.
4.4 Typical Applications If the Ignore Text option is enabled, then no texts will be imported. Page Selection In the input field the page number can be entered, which should be imported. All Pages Option If the All Pages option is enabled, then all pages of the document will be imported. Search in In the row Search in the path can be set that shall be searched.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … Fig. 4.4-1: The output button When first opening this dialog another dialog will be opened before in which the driver of the device as well as the connection has to be defined. Fig. 4.4-2: Driver and selection of the connection General Under the part of the dialog named General you select the driver of the device. In the right list all device drivers are listed that are available in CoCut.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … Types of connection Local interfaces Local interfaces are the interfaces (COM1, COM2, ..., LPT1, LPT2, ...) that are directly on your computer. The activation of the settings button opens a dialog for the configuration of the interface. These settings that are done here apply for the whole system. Fig. 4.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … 4.4.1.2 Device Setting (Network Device) When selecting the menu item create network device … following dialog will be opened: Fig. 4.4-4: Dialog for the configuration of a plot server A network device enables the output of CoCut jobs on a Plot Manager that runs on another computer. Contrary to a "normal device" the data are not locally transformed into device data but transferred unchanged to the plot server for the further processing.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … Indication: The device of the server can only be read if the server was selected as only then, the devices of the server are available. Driver In the field driver the device driver is entered that the server uses for this device. Indication: This driver must also be created locally, which means as local device. 4.4.1.3 Start of The Output from The CoCut Working Surface Fig. 4.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … < Min. display (Standard) Fig. 4.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … < Max. display Fig. 4.4-7: Output dialog in > Max display Output In the area named output of the output dialog are all selection fields or parameters that are directly in contact with the output device. Device In the field device the previously defined output device is shown. If the button is pressed further menu entries are available: Fig. 4.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … Add local device With this option further local devices for the output can be defined. Connect to Plot Manager With this option devices for the output and that are in the network can be defined. Change With this option modifications as for example another interface can be defined. Delete With this option a device connection can be canceled or deleted. Mode / Tool In the field mode / tool you select if you want to cut, mill, crease, draw with your device.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … Material defaults If the menu item material default is selected the values from the database for this material are taken over. 4.4.1.3.2 General Settings The area General settings allows the access to the parameters of the device and driver. The area is divided in parameter and value. The width of the display can be changed by moving the vertical line between the areas with the mouse.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … Weeding border With the option weeding border it is defined if and with which space a rectangle is cut around the plot that facilitates the weeding of the foil. In the output preview the frame - if activated - is shown dashed in blue. Copies spacing The value in the field copies spacing defines the space between the copies that were entered in the field number of copies.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … Save settings button By activating the save settings button all values that have previously been entered in the output dialog are taken over and assigned to the currently active output device. Feed/origin Depending on the selected driver the name of the field is either feed or origin. Friction feed cutter With origin the options are new origin or don't set.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … Info Line In the Info Line information relating to the output process is displayed additionally, e. g. "Job will be sectioned". Preview The preview button opens the output preview. Output The output button transfers the data directly to the Plot Manager and to the connected device.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … Fig. 4.4-12: Definition of the order in which the single layers shall be processed by up / down buttons The order is defined via the up / down buttons. Layer colors that are not necessary are deleted from the list with the button. Tip: For the color separated cutting use the register marks from the draw tool. Register marks are cut at the same place on the foil independent from the color used. 4.4.1.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … Fig. 4.4-13: Output preview with toolbars, status line and output objects In the status line of the cutting preview the following information is shown: contour, filling, width and height, group or combination, the max. foil consumption in square meters and running meter (rnm) as well as selected object features. If the output menu is activated the data are transferred to the output device.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … Fig. 4.4-14: Parameter dialog for the material optimization The foil optimization takes care that all objects are arranged in a way that they take the least space on the material. Indication: Groups and combinations are each regarded as an optimization object. If this is not desired the grouping must be interrupted and the combination cancelled.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … Maximum optimization If this option is activated two more fields are shown in the foil optimization dialog. The option maximum optimization calculates all possible combinations the can arise from the fields end optimization up to maximum ... objects and permutation depth. The calculation can take much time depending on the size of the here set values as all possible combinations that arise from the two values are calculated and compared.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … Fig. 4.4-16: Example with 3 horizontal and 3 vertical weeding lines (dashed in red) Fig. 4.4-17: Result of the output with weeding lines - objects not! cut In the output preview there are 3 possibilities to insert horizontal and vertical weeding lines. Indication: Weeding lines can only be inserted if the option weeding frame has been activated in the output dialog. 1. Manually Position the mouse cursor on the weeding frame dashed in blue around the objects.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … weeding line to the position where it should be segmented. Repeat the process until all necessary weeding lines are inserted. 2. Via the menu options Open the menu options and activate the menu item horizontal weeding line or vertical weeding line. The first weeding line is inserted in the middle of the objects to be cut. The second call up of the function bisects the two halves in two more halves and so on. 3.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … Optimize material (max. size + smallest at last) Optimize … smallest at last) causes CoCut to create segments in the maximum permitted size. The size of the last segment usually differs from the others Optimize material (max. size + smallest at first) Only active with flatbed cutters. If the last segment was also cut as last the plate could not be processed until the end.
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … Fig. 4.4-19: Foil optimization in the sectioning preview with 8 segments and information on segment sizes Selection and deselection of the segments Selection and deselection of the segments is done by clicking into the segment. The red checkmark indicates which segment is active and being output. Changing the suggested sectioning You can change the sectioning by clicking on the blue section lines and move them to the desired position with the mouse.
5 Reference Part The menu items in chronological order: 5.1 The File Menu 5.1.1 The New… Command With the New command a new job is opened. CTRL+N 5.1.2 The Open… Command With this command the files that were stored on your hard drive or another data carrier in the CoCut JOB file format are brought onto the current screen / desktop. You can further edit this file. Jobs can be deleted after a safety query. CTRL+L 5.1.3 The Save Command With this command you save the current job.
5.1.5 The Online Service… Command 5.1.5 The Online Service… Command With this command the web site of EUROSYSTEMS S.à.r.l. (www.eurosystems.lu) is opened. 5.1.6 The Import… Command With this command files are imported into CoCut. Known file formats are shown in a list. CTRL+I 5.1.7 The Output… Command With this command you call the output module (Plot Manager) for cutting, drawing or milling. S 5.1.8 The Quit Command With this you terminate CoCut and return to the Windows desktop.
5.2 The Edit Menu 5.2 The Edit Menu 5.2.1 The Undo Command With this command it is possible to undo the last done operations and functions. The default setting is 5 steps. This default value can be changed via the settings menu, menu entry standard settings / miscellaneous and here undo levels. The maximum value is 100 steps. F5 Indication: This setting can only be changed with a new file (file menu, menu item new)! 5.2.2 The Redo Command This command is the reverse command to undo.
5.2.7 The Select All Command 5.2.7 The Select All Command With this command all objects of the active job which means all objects on the working surface and also outside the working surface are marked. The selected objects can then be grouped, combined or moved. CTRL+A 5.2.8 The Reverse Selection Command With this command all non-selected objects are selected. Already selected objects will be unselected. SHIFT+E 5.2.
5.3 The Design Menu 5.3 The Design Menu 5.3.1 The Rotate Axis Command This command rotates the marked objects at 90° counter-clockwise. This option is always necessary if you want to adjust your objects fast to the rolling direction of the foil without having to go via the rotate function. A 5.3.2 The Rotate Axis With Page Command This command rotates the marked objects with page at 90° counter-clockwise. SHIFT+A 5.3.
5.3.8 The Duplicate Command The positioning is done according to the values that you have entered in the settings menu, menu item standard settings / miscellaneous. Indication: You can also duplicate an object by first marking it, moving it with the left mouse button kept pressed and then press the right mouse button once at the position where the duplicate shall be created. The displacing values are entered automatically with this procedure. 5.3.
5.3.12 The Break Combination Command 5.3.12 The Break Combination Command With this command you cancel a combination. Now, the program treats the combination objects as single objects again. SHIFT+L 5.3.13 The Align… Command With this function marked objects are aligned. You can align the objects horizontally or vertically. The objects are arranged in that way that they are either centered or aligned at the desired side.
5.4 The View Menu 5.4 The View Menu 5.4.1 The Zoom In Command If you select this function the mouse cursor changes into a lens with a plus inside. You can now select an area that shall be zoomed by keeping pressed the left mouse button. The selected area will then be shown increased to the maximum in the program window. +(NUM) or F2 Indication: A beep of the computer loudspeaker informs you that the maximum zoom is reached. 5.4.
5.4.7 The To Back Command 5.4.7 The To Back Command With this command you set the marked object underneath respective behind all other objects. CTRL+U 5.4.8 The Forward One Command This command sets the marked objects further front in the display. PgUp 5.4.9 The Back One Command With this command you set the marked object further down and thus further back in the display. PgDn 5.4.10 The Reverse Order Command The order of the objects in the stack is reversed.
5.4.15 The Refresh Screen Command 5.4.15 The Refresh Screen Command With this function the content of the visible window is build up again without changing the size or the selected section. Indication: Use this command if objects on the screen are visible that cannot be accessed by the arrow tool or if display errors of another kind occur.
5.5 The Tools Menu 5.5 The Tools Menu 5.5.1 The Optimize Material… Function The optimization takes care that all objects are arranged in a way that they take the least space on the output. By rotation or no rotation of objects it is taken care of that the waste of material can be reduced.
5.6 The Settings Menu 5.6 The Settings Menu 5.6.1 The Standard Settings Menu 5.6.1.1 The Miscellaneous… Setup The following defaults can be set: CTRL+J 5.6.1.1.0.1 Duplicate Objects X offset Indicates the value that remains between the original and the duplicate (in X-orientation) after the creation of a duplicate. Y offset Indicates the value that remains between the original and the duplicate (in Y-orientation) after the creation of a duplicate. 5.6.1.1.0.
5.6.1 The Standard Settings Menu No undo / redo for bitmaps larger than ... MB For bitmaps that are bigger than the value set in this field the undo/redo-function is automatically switched off which means that the operations on this bitmap cannot be made undone. Advantage: saving of time. Reason: The expenditure of time (computational expenditure) for bitmaps from a specific size onwards becomes too big as for every undo / redo step a copy of the original (initial state) must be created.
5.6.1 The Standard Settings Menu This option - starting from the cursor position - moves the working area horizontally (Wheel + CTRL key) or vertically when turning the mouse wheel. According to the direction of rotation the movement is done to the left, top or bottom or to the right, top or bottom.
5.6.1 The Standard Settings Menu Segment thus indicates the maximum addressable area that can be processed in one piece. After the segment the foil is forwarded by hand to the correct position. Sort before output Sort means that all inner objects are processed before the outer objects and that a sortation is done in x-axis-orientation. This switch takes care that the foil is moved as little as possible in order to maintain the repeat accuracy as high as possible.
5.6.1 The Standard Settings Menu Stack spacing Stack distance defines if copies shall be stacked vertically. Requirement for the activation of this option is that the selected object can be output more than once on top of each other. Indication: In the output-preview the first object is shown "normally". Each further object of the stack is shown with a black square filled with an X. No tooltips This option takes care that no tooltips that were entered in the device driver are shown in the output dialog.
5.6.1 The Standard Settings Menu Close tolerance In an entry field the value for the maximum distance from the start and endpoint up to where the objects are closed respective connected is to be entered. All layers If this option is activated all layers are considered when automatically closing otherwise only the ones in the adjoining list. Combine objects from same layer If this option is activated all closed objects in the same layer are combined during the DXF-/HPGL-import.
5.6.2 The Working Area… Command At PDF Export Integrate JOB file into PDF file on eport If this option is activated, the job file from the current window is embedded into the PDF file while PDF export. Indication: The job file can be loaded at import separately. No page selection on Import If this option is activated, the page selection when importing a PDF file is suppressed - the page selection dialog will be skipped. please refer to 4.3: Import 5.6.2 The Working Area… Command Fig. 5.
5.6.3 The Rulers… Function This option is a very helpful function for everybody who has e. g. a milling or an engraving machine as the new entry in each case of the usable area can be omitted. Indication: A double click on the shade right next and below the working area also opens this dialog. 5.6.3 The Rulers… Function With this function you define the positions where the rulers shall be placed. Due to lack of space the display of the rulers can be abandoned.
5.7 The Window Menu 5.7 The Window Menu 5.7.1 The New Window Command Activating this instruction opens a new CoCut window. 5.7.2 The Tile Horizontally Command The activation of this instruction places all open windows diminished - one above the other - horizontally. 5.7.3 The Tile Vertically Command The activation of this instruction positions all opened windows diminished side by side - vertically. 5.7.
5.7.10 The Object Tools Command 5.7.10 The Object Tools Command This instruction switches the object tools toolbar on the desktop or makes it disappear. CTRL+6 5.7.11 The Object Parameters Command This instruction switches the object parameters toolbar on the desktop or makes it disappear. CTRL+7 5.7.12 The Status Bar Object Info Command This instruction switches the status bar object info toolbar on the desktop or makes it disappear. CTRL+8 5.7.
5.8 The Help Menu 5.8 The Help Menu 5.8.1 The About … Command The selection of this menu entry opens an info window in which various information is shown. On the left part of the dialog among others the serial number, version number, free disk space, co-processor, or type of processor are shown. On the right down part of the dialog is a scroll window in which all the application files of the respective application version are listed. This file list can be printed via the print button.
5.8.6 The Remote Support… Command the telephone with our consultant (support) you can show each other documents or applications even if you are far apart from each other in reality. The direction of transmission respective line of vision can be changed with a mouse click. Thus you can choose if you want to look together at your screen or at the screen of your consultant. In order to be able to use the remote support you need an active internet connection. 5.8.
5.9 Context Menu Left Mouse Button 5.9 Context Menu Left Mouse Button 5.9.1 Context Menu Ruler 5.9.1.1 The Unit Button A click on the Unit button activates one of the following context menus: Note: Which of the two is enabled, depends on whether objects are selected on the working area and what zero point setting is active. or 5.9.1.1.1 Origin… This command opens the following dialog, with which the coordinates of the zero point can be set manually: 5.9.1.1.
5.9.1 Context Menu Ruler Y Field + Measuring Unit In the Y field, the absolute coordinate of the zero point on the Y-axis can be specified. Note: The unit depends on the setting of the ruler. Display as Cross-Option If this option is activated, the origin point is represented by a dashed coordinate cross. 5.9.1.1.3 Move Origin This command serves to move the ruler origin to any position on the desktop. 5.9.1.1.
5.9.1 Context Menu Ruler 5.9.1.1.10 Fix Origin This command serves to anchor the ruler zero point at a definite point.
5.10 Context Menus Right Mouse Button 5.10 Context Menus Right Mouse Button 5.10.1 Reference List of All Context Menu Commands Context menus are called context menus as its structure adapts and changes depending on number and type of the selected objects (context). Context menus are always activated via the right mouse button. They serve for the fast access to important functions and tools, also to those that cannot be activated via the main menus.
5.10.1 Reference List of All Context Menu Commands If 2 nodes are selected within an object or a combination: - hor. object alignment, - vert. object alignment, - reduce nodes If less than 2 nodes selected: - reduce nodes, - round..., - set origin to sel.
5.10.1 Reference List of All Context Menu Commands If not clicked on object: - refresh screen, - import, - insert, - job-info, - job-calculation, dimensions on selection, - hor. dimension, - vert. dimension, - hor. and vert.
5.10.2 Context Menu on Empty Working Area If exportable objects are selected and the clipart window is opened: - add to clipart category 5.10.2 Context Menu on Empty Working Area Fig. 5.10-1: This menu appears if no objects lie on the desktop Text components This instruction opens the Text components dialog. Refresh screen This instruction refreshes the main window. Import… This menu entry opens the import dialog for the import of external file formats.
6 Reference Part Output Preview 6.1 The Output Menu 6.1.1 The Output Command Starts the output on the connected device with the settings of the output to device dialog. 6.2 The Options Menu 6.2.1 The Save As… Command The save as… command in the output preview ... saves the job with all changes that were done in the preview. When returning to the working surface all these settings would be lost, therefore, the job can here be saved under another name. SHIFT+CTRL+S please refer to 5.1.
6.2.5 The Optimization… Command please refer to 5.5.1: The Optimize Material… Function please refer to 4.4.1: Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … 6.2.6 The Sort With Simulation… Command This command opens the sort objects function with which the output order and the direction of rotation can be defined. The sortation can de done dependent or independent on layer. Also, the preferred direction of the sortation can be defined.
6.2.10 The Vertical Weeding Lines Command parts that are easier to handle. The vertical weeding lines are set with the hot key "v" or drawn with the arrow from the weeding frame dashed in blue. please refer to 4.4.1: Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … 6.2.11 The Test Drive Command If the test drive command is activated the connected device goes with lifted tool head along the weeding frame. This also happens if the option "weeding frame" was not activated.
6.3.4 The Total Area Command If in the cutting dialog a driver for a flatbed cutter was selected, the maximum width of the flatbed cutter is shown as material length. 6.4 The Window Menu 6.4.1 The New Window Command Activating this instruction opens a new CoCut window. 6.4.2 The Tile Horizontally Command The activation of this instruction places all open windows diminished - one above the other - horizontally. 6.4.
6.4.9 The Status Bar Object Info Command 6.4.9 The Status Bar Object Info Command This instruction switches the status bar object info toolbar on the desktop or makes it disappear. CTRL+8 6.4.10 The Status Bar Element Info Command This instruction switches the status bar element-info on the desktop or makes it disappear. CTRL+9 6.5 The Help Menu 6.5.1 The About … Command The selection of this menu entry opens an info window in which various information is shown.
6.5.5 The Remote Support… Command 6.5.5 The Remote Support… Command Via remote control the content of the screen of a computer can be transferred in realtime to another computer. Thus it is possible that two users who are at different places look at the same desktop. While you are on the telephone with our consultant (support) you can show each other documents or applications even if you are far apart from each other in reality.
7 Toolbars 7.1 The Standard Toolbar The standard toolbar is switched on or off via the window menu. CTRL+1 Fig. 7.1-1: Freely placeable toolbar - Collection of standard tools Fig. 7.1-2: Fixed standard toolbar BUTTONS FROM 1 TO 15 1. Create New window 2. Open job 3. Save job 4. Save all 5. Edit job info 6. Cut to Clipboard 7. Copy to Clipboard 8. Paste from Clipboard 9. Print objects 10. Import file 11. Export objects 12. Scan image 13. Undo 14. Redo 15. Help 7.
7.3 The Object Parameter Toolbar 7.3 The Object Parameter Toolbar Fig. 7.3-1: Freely placeable toolbar - collection of object parameters Fig. 7.3-2: Object parameters toolbar with explanations 7.3.1 The Multi Copy Command Definition: Multi Copy = Multiple copies of selected objects (Duplicates) 7.3.1.1 The Multi Copy Button Pressing the button opens the following dialog: 7.3.1.2 Copies X: Using the or button the number of duplicates can be increased or decreased in increments of one.
7.3.1 The Multi Copy Command 7.3.1.3 Copies Y: Using the und -button the number of duplicates can be increased or decreased in increments of one. The alignment is done in the Main Direction. Alternatively, any integer value may be entered in the field. 7.3.1.4 Offset X: This value determines the distance between the duplicates in X-Axis direction. 7.3.1.5 Offset Y: This value determines the distance between the duplicates in Y-Axis direction. 7.3.1.
7.4 The Status Line Object Info 7.4 The Status Line Object Info This status line informs about the properties and attributes of objects on the CoCut desktop. This information comprises number, type of object, color model, color value and many other data important for the evaluation. Fig. 7.4-1: Status line for the display of object properties, color spaces , etc. - free floating Fig. 7.4-2: Status line for the display of object properties, color spaces, etc. - fixed 7.
7.6 The Preview Tools Toolbar The button that symbolizes a screen displays all objects on the material area as big as possible. The section is thus selected that is it the biggest possible display with all objects visible. The Magnifying Glass for Selected Objects SHIFT + F4 The „dotted loupe” button displays all selected objects as big as possible. The Output Command S The activation of this button gives the data to the Plot-Manager for the output to the connected device.
7.7 The Preview Object Parameters Toolbar 7.7 The Preview Object Parameters Toolbar The preview object parameters toolbar is activated with the following shortcut. CTRL+7 Indication: It is identical with not variable part of the object parameters toolbar in previous CoCut versions. Fig. 7.
8 Tools 8.1 The Desktop After starting CoCut the desktop with the working area appears as follows: Fig. 8.1-1: CoCut Desktop with working area and shown tool-toolbar, rulers, Object Manager and status lines The working area is marked by a black frame that has on the right and below a gray shade. The working area serves for the orientation and dimensioning. The rulers can be freely positioned or completely switched off. The layer toolbar is integrated into the Sidebar.
8.1.1 Cursor forms on the working area and their meaning 8.1.1 Cursor forms on the working area and their meaning Cursor form Meaning no object marked or selected Indication: You mark objects by positioning the mouse cursor above the object and pressing the left mouse button. Cursor form Meaning Move objects Indication: This cursor is only active if the cursor is within the range of the inner part of the object or in the range between the 8 black squares on the wire frame line.
8.2 The Alignment Function 8.2 The Alignment Function Fig. 8.2-1: The alignment button This function aligns two or more marked objects to each other or to the working area. Fig. 8.2-2: The alignment dialog Objects can be aligned horizontally or vertically. A centered alignment is also possible as the selection of the same distance between the marked objects. The type of alignment is illustrated by icons. Setting can be stored by pressing the Save settings button.
8.3 The Sort With Simulation… Tool 8.3 The Sort With Simulation… Tool This tool serves for the sortation of objects and the determination of sequences before the output at the connected device. A simulation with or without complete path of the device tools facilitates the estimation of the results. Fig. 8.3-1: Object-sortation with preview-window and simulation option 8.3.1 Simulation The operation of the simulator is similar to a DVD-player.
8.3.1 Simulation Fig. 8.3-2: Option show traverse path (lines dashed in blue) activated Color bar A click on the wanted color bar selects the respective color layer. Select all Selects all objects of the list. Deselect all Deselects all objects of the list. Toggle rotation This option modifies the orientation from clockwise (right) to counterclockwise (left) and vice versa. View selection Shows the selected objects in the preview window.
8.3.1 Simulation Sort layer by layer All layers This option comprises all layers to the sortation if sort layer by layer was activated. Indication: This option is, depending on the driver setting, deactivated in the output preview Selected layer This option comprises only to the selected layer to the sortation if sort layer by layer was activated. Max.
8.4 The Plot Manager 8.4 The Plot Manager The Plot Manager has the following tasks: 8.4.1 Creation And Modification of Device Configurations With the Plot Manager it is possible to create a device configuration or short, to create an output device. In a device all information necessary for the output of the data as for example driver and ports are summarized. In CoCut, these devices then can be used for the output of the graphics. It is possible, to output simultaneously at several devices. 8.4.
8.4.5 Plot Server Function Fig. 8.4-1: Plot Manager main window with job preview down left 8.4.6 Devices Folder Each device possesses three device folders in which the jobs are shown: Indication: with jobs, also those output actions are meant that are carried out by Hotfolders or on local ports. Devices Folder 1 Active Jobs All jobs that shall be output as soon as the device is ready are collected in this folder. If a job has been output completely, the next job is output.
8.4.6 Devices Folder next one to be saved replaces the oldest existing job. Job Functions The functions differ according to device folder, device type and job status. Indication: The functions can be carried out via a context menu. Functions for jobs at local devices: Active Jobs If the job is being output: Pause The output of the data is paused. The job is marked with the symbol. Paused Jobs Continue The output is continued.
8.4.6 Devices Folder Save as Save job data into file before cut data processing. Functions for Jobs at Plot Server: Active Jobs No functions Passive Jobs Activate Job The job is removed from the list of the passive jobs and added to the folder of the active jobs. Delete Job The job is deleted. User message: to this job, a notification text can be entered. This information is shown if the job shall be output respective if it is selected.
8.4.6 Devices Folder Saved Jobs Activate Job The job is removed from the list of the output jobs and added to the folder of the passive or active jobs depending to the setup device. Delete Job The job is deleted. Save as Save job data into file before cut data processing. Functions for Jobs at local ports: Active Jobs If the job is being output: Pause The output of the data is broken. The job is marked with the symbol. Paused Jobs Continue The output is continued.
8.4.7 Settings of the Plot Manager Delete Job The job is deleted. Plot to File Here you can determine if the job shall be output to a file. Save as Save job data into file before cut data processing. 8.4.7 Settings of the Plot Manager Fig. 8.4-2: Optional parameters for the Plot-Manager If the option is activated Plot Manager always on top, the Plot Manager window remains always in the foreground.
8.4.7 Settings of the Plot Manager Fig. 8.4-3: Example for setup devices of a Hotfolder Settings Hotfolder name: here you have to enter the name of the Hotfolder File mask: here, the file name ending are given, that shall be considered, for example *.plt. Hotfolder directory: here, it is determined which directory the Hotfolder shall monitor. Output COM/LPT: the file is output to a local serial respective parallel port. USB: the file is output to a USB device.
8.4.7 Settings of the Plot Manager After having carried out the action, the input file is deleted. Indication: if "file" is set as output, the application is started after the copy. In all other cases, the application is started before the output. Extended Settings Start application if Hotfolder becomes active: in addition, another application can be started that shall further process the input file to be processed. The file name is marked with %s.
8.4.7 Settings of the Plot Manager Inform user before output If this option is enabled, then a message window will be shown, before the outputting of each Job. This gives the user the opportunity to prepare the machine before the data output. Plot to File If this option is enabled, then the output is redirected to a file. Before writing the file to the Job Save As dialog is enabled.
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9 Tips & Tricks - Trouble Shooting Often, it is just a bagatelle that makes the "implementation" of new software difficult. Similar to a new machine, there are questions and problems with new software that often can be explained and solved easily. Therefore, we have explained a selection of questions that occur daily at our hotline- and support routine more closely. 9.1 Buffer Overflow Serial Port The cutter cuts the first characters neatly and then starts to draw indefinable curves.
9.3 Output Size Graphtec Step 2: Press the enter key; the menu step size appears. Step 3: Press , key to select the desired value (0.100 mm, 0.050 mm, 0.025 mm, or 0.010 mm) and confirm with enter key. Press (NEXT) or (PREV.) to Schritt 3: Drücken Sie oder , um zwischen „0,100 mm“, „0,050 mm“, „0,025 mm“ oder „0,010 mm“ zu wählen, und danach zur Bestätigung die Eingabetaste . Drücken Sie (NEXT) oder (PREV.), to undo your selection. Step 4: Press (PAUSE) key in order to cancel the PAUSE mode.
9.5 Cutter Does Not Respond! d. Original cable: Check if you use the original cable recommended by the manufacturer. If this is not the case, there might be bigger problems during the data transfer. CoCut „communicates” during the data transfer with the cutter so that missing or faulty connected data cable with the cutter lead to input or output errors. 9.
9.8 Typical Sources of Errors When Cutting c) The tool pressure is too high Consequence: the release paper is also carved, character parts are unscrewed and parts of the release material get stuck at the characters. The weeding of the foil gets more difficult. Remedy: reduce pressure and correct the depth of the knife if necessary. d) The tool pressure is too low Consequence: foil and adhesive were only partly cut through. The weeding is possible only with difficulty or not at all.
9.9 Plotter Via USB Is Not Working! 9.9 Plotter Via USB Is Not Working! Error message: Cannot open interface! Tipp 9 Check first, if your cutter is listed in the Device Manager (Control Panel / System / Hardware / Device Manager). If not, reinstall the device driver as described in the plotter manual. Check then, if the USB port for your cutter is selected in the CoCut Device Settings. You'll find the Device Settings window in the Settings / Common Settings / Devices menu.
9.13 Code is not accepted with Windows 7 or Vista (NoDongle) Note: Don't change anything on the given activation data resp. license data.
Annex A Driver List New or updated drivers can be downloaded from www.eurosystems.lu/driver/index.dml?sprache=eng.
A Driver List PCUT CT1200 PCUT CT630 PCUT CTN1080E PCUT CTN630 PCUT CTN900E PCUT CT1300 PCUT CT635 PCUT CTN1200E PCUT CTN630E PCUT CT1600 PCUT CT900 PCUT CTN1500 PCUT CTN900 Creation HK King Cut KCUT A1200 King Cut KCUT A48 King Cut KCUT B48 King Cut KCUT CT24 King Cut KCUT CT630 King Cut KCUT A24 King Cut KCUT A900 King Cut KCUT B900 King Cut KCUT CT36 King Cut KCUT CT760 King Cut KCUT A36 King Cut KCUT B24 King Cut KCUT CT1200 King Cut KCUT CT48 King Cut KCUT CT900 DAS SmartCutter 12 SmartCutter 2
A Driver List RX-61 SignPal LYNX S-132S Ultra GRC-101S Ultra GRC-61 Sable SB-60 SignPal LYNX S-30 Ultra GRC-132S Ultra GRC-76S SignPal GRC Series SignPal LYNX S-60 Ultra GRC-50 Envision 375 FasTrack 1300 HS 15 /750 P2C 1400 P2C 1600 Tangential Sprint/4B Fastboard Envision 750 FasTrack 550 Odyssey P2C 1400 Tangential P2C 600 Sprint/4B new CSR Ecom 92 CSRTurboDMPL Graphtec (HPGL) old CE 3000-40 (+USB) CE 5000-120 CE 6000-120 Craft ROBO FC4100-100 (HPGL) FC5100-100 (HPGL) FC7000-100 FC7000-60 FC8000-13
A Driver List Jiachen JC-1100DS JC-1350DS JC-720DS JC-850E JC-1100E JC-1350E JC-720E JC-850H JC-1100H JC-1350H JC-850DS Freecut 150 Freecut 60 Liyu HC 1201 MC 631 SC 631 HC 751 MC 801 SC 801 HC 901 SC 1261 Master XP-300P XP-540P XP-380P XP-660P XP-450P CG-100EX CG-100SR III CG-121 CG-130FX CG-130SR III CG-45 CG-51 CG-60i CG-60SR III CG-75 FX II CG-90i CJV-30-130 ME 500 CG-100Lx CG-101 CG-130 FX II CG-130Lx CG-160 FX II CG-5 CG-6 CG-60SR CG-60st CG-75FX CG-90SD CJV-30-160 ME 650 Kona 1400 MC-10
A Driver List SC-650E TC-1300 Ultima SC 1400D XP-621C SC-750E TC-650 XP-1251C XP-941C TC-1000 TC-750 XP-521C Omega OM-130 Omega OM-60 Omega OM-150 Omega OM-70 ORXYZ Elite LX-Series HX-Series OR-Series JML-Series Pericut 1000 901 1000/1300 IT (Transfer) 901/1000/1300 1300 RS1360C RS720C Refine EH-1101 EH-871 MH-721 EH-1351 MH-1101 MH-871 EH-721 MH-1351 Roland CJ-500 CM 300 CX 12 CX-400 GX-24 GX-500 PC 60 PNC 1200 PNC 1800 PNC 2100 PNC 5000 PNC 950 SP-300 (USB) Print & Cut CM 12 CM 400 CX 24
A Driver List Seiki Tech SK-1100H SK-1350T SK-850H SK-1100T SK-720H SK-850T SK-1350H SK-720T SK-870T S-Class 2 S120 T S-Class 2 S140 T S-Class 2 S160 T S-Class 2 S75 T S-Class S120 T S-Class S140 T S-Class S160 T S-Class S75 T SummaCut D120 / D120 SE SummaCut D140 SummaCut D160R SummaCut D60 / D60 SE SummaCut D620 SummaSign Pro D1010 SummaSign Pro D1600 SL SummaSign Pro T 750 SummaSign Pro T1300 SummaSign T 1600 Pro SL S-Class 2 S120 TA S-Class 2 S140 TA S-Class 2 S160 TA S-Class 2 S75 TA S-Class S120
A Driver List Q Series 42 Q Series 64 Qe60+ R Series 31 R Series 53 ULTRA 40 VyTek GEM40 Q Series 54 Q Series 75 R Series 19 R Series 39 ULTRA 24 ULTRA 50 Q Series 60 Qe60 R Series 24 R Series 44 ULTRA 30 GEM54 135
B Dictionary of Technical Terms B Dictionary of Technical Terms Active and Passive Jobs Active jobs are those that are being cut. Passive jobs are waiting in the queue for output. Additional Programs Additional programs are program modules or stand-alone programs that are part of the delivery. Auto Import Plug-Ins Auto import plug-ins are used to automatically import data from other programs - without intermediate steps.
B Dictionary of Technical Terms all clone objects. Close Objects (Automatically) When importing DXF or HPGL data, many or all objects are not closed. On a cutter only closed objects can be processed reasonable. This function will automatically close all vector objects. In the basic settings the threshold for the closing of objects can be changed. Contour Line (Print & Cut) Unlike the outline / inline bitmaps are here provided with a vector contour.
B Dictionary of Technical Terms and their parameters are defined. Files Tab Is a sub-element of the Sidebar, with that Jobs can be managed. Job is the file extension, which is used from EuroCUT. Flatbed Cutter All cutters that have a flatbed as a cutting surface. Folder Monitoring This function means that the software monitors a selected folder on hard disk or network. Every time when a change in the monitored folder occurs - by saving or deleting of jobs - the thumbnail gets updated.
B Dictionary of Technical Terms - This device type is supported by the software suite OptiScout. Full info at: www.optiscout.com Layer Tab Is a sub-element of the Sidebar, with that layers can be managed. Layers are color levels which determine and control output order and tool parameters - besides object position. Material Display Each color layer can be assigned a specific material with an exact material description.
B Dictionary of Technical Terms individually defined for each object. Open Trimming Is a welding function, which creates open vector objects, after they were separated at their intersections. Optimization Targets of the optimization are: diminishing of rejection rate, material saving, time saving, optimization and shortening of job preparation. The optimizing of objects can be done on the working sheet or in the output preview.
B Dictionary of Technical Terms Posterize Posterize is a bitmap function which performs a reduction on any number of color hues per color layer. Preview *.CDR and *.CMX The files tab can display besides *.JOB also contents of *.CDR and *.CMX files (CorelDRAW formats). Productivity Tools Productivity tools are special tools, which - because of their workings - enhance the productivity of sign making processes.
B Dictionary of Technical Terms or milling machines the sequential processing of the objects is important. Therefore, the output can be simulated and the collation can be adapted to the requirements of the output device. Space (1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8) Special function with that micro-typographical-correct spaces (keyword: em quad) and thus word / letter spacing can be generated. These special spaces can be directly entered via the keyboard.
B Dictionary of Technical Terms Templates (*.JTP) Templates or patterns are jobs which have no name (untitled) when opened. Templates can always be created if they can serve as an example for other similar jobs. The advantage is that the working sheet and layout are predefined. Test Run Before the actual output a so-called test drive can be carried out to examine whether, for example, the material is sufficient. During the test run the raised tool head moves along the vectors.
B Dictionary of Technical Terms URW BE Fonts The BE-type format was created by the company URW. The BE-format is a vector font format that was shipped with SIGNUS systems. Vectorization, Tracing Vectorization means the conversion of bitmaps (pixel images) to vector contours. Video Marks (Print & Cut) Video marks are marks that can be detected by cutters with optical sensors or cameras to compensate for inaccuracies of the print result.
C Glossary C Glossary Additive color system The ~ is based on mixing the additive, luminous spectral colors red, green and blue (RGB), for example in color TVs or color monitors Adjustment Modification of the distance between two adjacent characters so that a harmonic type face is being created. This is reached by correcting the character - or word distance. With distances below 100% you speak of kerning and with values above 100% of spacing out.
C Glossary the left and right side a clean text edge is created. This is not only applied for the the last line of a break. compare also: forced block Clipart(s) ~ are jobs or job parts that were added to the Clipart toolbar . They are saved in a separate directory. (C:\Program Files\EUROSYSTEMS\CoCut Standard 2011\CLIP) Clipboard ~ is used for temporary storage in Windows. The ~ is used to exchange data fast between applications.
C Glossary Means the copyright that is part of the scope of delivery of CoCut. It is inserted in the USB interface of your computer. Without ~ the software cannot be started. Download Downloading applications or files from the internet to your computer. DPI Acronym for Dots Per Inch; resolution fineness (1 inch = 2.54 cm) EPS Acronym for „Encapsulated Postscript Format”. In this file format the text and picture information is saved in the page description language postscript.
C Glossary Halftone image(s) ~ are pictures which contain shades of gray or hues. The tonal value between pure white and pure black is called halftone. Hotfolder A Hotfolder is a directory monitored by the Plot-Manager. If a file is copied into this directory, the Plot-Manager carries out automatically specific configurable functions. Inch Measurement unit for the length 1 Inch = 2.54 cm Job File-ending of CoCut; name for CoCut file Justification Alignment of a text block on the working area.
C Glossary enlargement factor x 2.54 (when converting from cm into inch) Subsidiary line These are lines for the virtual alignment of objects on the working area or the desktop. Subsidiary lines are only visible on the monitor are neither plotted nor output on the printer. Superscript The characters are set higher than the characters standing on the baseline. They usually have a bit smaller font size than the basic font. Toolbar can be freely moved and positioned on the working area of an application.
D Imprint D Imprint Comment to the production: This manual was created with our own document system.
Index A Active Jobs 114, 115, 116, 117, 120, 136, 139 Align 71, 109 Auto import plug-ins 136 AutoCAD 13 Automation 148 B Backup 2, 3, 11, 145 BMP 42, 80 Break combination 71 Break group 70 Brightness 146 C Cap height 136, 145, 148 CDR 141 Circular Text 92, 136 Clipart 94, 136, 146 Clipart tab 136 Clockwise 111 Clone 91, 92, 93, 103, 136, 137 Close objects 80 CMX 136, 141 CMYK 146 151
C Color graduation 76, 93, 147 Combine 70, 81, 93 Contour line 92, 137, 140 Contour pen 76, 136 Contrast 140, 146 CorelDRAW 5, 13, 17, 19, 27, 28, 29, 33, 34, 80, 136, 141 CoRUN 33, 80, 86, 99 Counterclockwise 111 Cut region 92 D Device driver 35, 36, 47, 49, 80, 127, 137, 143 Device Options 120 Device Options 120 Digitize mode 91, 137 Dimensioning 107 Drag & Drop 142 Drill holes 137 Driver 19, 31, 35, 36, 41, 46, 47, 49, 52, 53, 55, 78, 79, 80, 96, 97, 98, 104, 112, 113, 119, 123, 124, 127, 129, 137, 143
F F File formats 66, 94 Files tab 138 Fills 35 Foil optimization 58, 59, 60, 64, 95 Font size 126, 136, 147, 149 Fontmanager 138 Forward one 73 Freehand 13, 17, 33, 35, 91, 125 Full surface 138 G Gamma correction 147 GIF 42 Grouping 59, 70, 107 GTP 42 H Hairline 93, 125 Hatch 92 Hatching 138 Horizontal mirror 69, 95 Hot folder 138 HPGL 42, 80, 127, 131, 134, 137 153
I I IK 42 Illustrator 13, 17, 19, 27, 28, 29, 33, 34, 80, 125, 141 Import 19, 33, 42, 44, 45, 80, 81, 82, 93, 94, 101, 125, 136, 143 Import filter 45 Inline 137, 139, 140 Invisible 89, 139 J Job info 65, 101, 138 Job-calculation 93 JPG 80 Justification 145, 147, 148 K Keep reference point 54, 78 Kerning 145, 148 L Laser 138, 142, 148 Layer 30, 31, 40, 41, 56, 57, 70, 79, 81, 93, 96, 104, 107, 111, 112, 139, 143, 147 Local device 45, 49, 52 M Macro 146, 148 Macros 33 Magnifying glass 104, 105 Margins 39
M Mask bitmap 92 Material consumption 58, 140, 142 Maximum optimization 60 Meter 58 Milling 29, 36, 38, 45, 79, 83, 96, 97, 138, 139, 142 N New origin 55, 78 Node editing 70, 91, 92, 136, 139 Node editing tool 70 Number of copies 53, 54 Number of outputs 120 O Offset 54, 68, 76 Online support 86, 99 Open Job 101 Open trimming 140 Optical sensor 28, 31 Optimization 17, 58, 59, 60, 63, 64, 95, 140 Orientation 16, 107, 110, 111 Outline 30, 31, 93, 137, 140 Output preview 54, 56, 57, 58, 61, 91, 95, 96, 97,
P P Passive Jobs 114, 115, 116, 117, 136 PCX 42, 80 PDF 5, 42, 44, 82 PhotoCUT 140 PhraseWriter 92, 137, 140 Plot Manager 46, 48, 52, 56, 66, 76, 78, 113, 114, 118, 120, 140, 142 Plot server 46, 48, 113, 116, 140 Plot to file 54, 79, 115, 118, 121, 140 PLT 119 Positioning 17, 70, 108 Posterize 92, 141 Print & Cut 27, 28, 133, 137, 144 Producer 1, 4, 13 Q Queue 54, 136 R Read out 39, 79, 127 Recalculate 91, 96 Rectangle 54 Redo 67, 77, 83, 93, 101 Redo 67, 77, 83, 93, 101 Reduce colors 92 Reduce nodes 92
R Reference Point 54, 78 Reference point 54, 78 Refresh screen 74, 93, 94 Register mark 141 Register marks 28, 57, 141 Registration marks 141 Relief 127 Revectorize 92 Reverse cutting 63 RGB 145 Ruler 88, 89, 90 S Save as 65, 95, 116, 117, 118, 121 Scan 101, 148 Screen printing 63, 141, 144 Segment 17, 54, 63, 64, 78, 79, 91, 144 Segment optimization 63 Segmentation 54, 62, 63, 64, 141 Separate 62, 81, 140, 146, 147 Shades of gray 148 Smooth 9, 15 Spooler 47, 119 Spot color 30 Stack 53, 54, 56, 73, 78, 80
S Stack processing 54, 78 Stack spacing 53, 80 Stacking preview 53 Start tool paths 142 Subsidiary lines 83, 149 Superscript 149 Symmetric objects 142 T Template 63, 146 Test drive 56, 97, 143 Text editor 92, 136, 143 Text in curves 125 Thumbnail 138, 143 Thumbnails 143 TIF 42, 80 To back 73 To front 72 Tool assignment 79 Tool parameters 141 TrueType 143 Type 1 143 Typeface 145 U Undo 67, 76, 77, 83, 93, 101, 124 158
V V Vectorization 144 Vectorization 144 Vertical mirror 95 Video marks 144 W Wait after segment 54, 78 Weed border distance 59 Weeding frame 56, 60, 61, 79, 91, 96, 97, 100, 144 Weeding lines 60, 61, 62, 91, 96, 97, 144 Welding 136, 138, 140, 141, 143, 144 WMF 42 159
