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5.02 Adding a Contour Cut to a Vector Image
• As mentioned in Section 3.05.2, vector images require a contour cut assignment in print and cut
applications. For example, the following Batman SVG file is imported into Signmaster and then the Contour
Cut Wizard window is opened. Note that comparing the View Print only preview with the View Cut only
preview indicates that the vector file is ready to print but there’s no cut line for the design:
• There are two situations to consider:
◊ A contour cut will be added to follow the printed design (Section 5.02.1)
◊ A contour cut will be added and it will be offset from the printed design (Section 5.02.2)
5.02.1 Contour Cut Which Follows the Printed Design
• Upon importing the SVG file, open the Objects tab of the Page Thumbnail Viewer to display the various
shapes in the file:
What will print
What will cut
Option to add contour cut
Click this blue
arrow
Click the Objects tab
All of the shapes
appear in a list