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Guides and reference

Short answers in the FAQ. Longer ones here. If neither covers it, write to us — the reply comes from someone who runs these files.

Getting started

Shapes and folds

Silhouettes

Tracing from an alpha channel 4 min
Cutting the gaps inside a shape 6 min
Deciding when a hole shouldn't be cut 5 min
Fur, watercolour and soft edges 7 min
Reducing node count on a heavy path 4 min

Oversized work

Splitting across panels 6 min
Seam bleed and why gaps happen 5 min
Using the assembly map 3 min
Flat edges for floor-standing pieces 3 min

Reference

Separation names

CutContour  0/100/0/0
CutcontourScore  100/100/0/0
PerfCutContour  planned

Resolution

Effective dpi at finished size. Under 50 is flagged, under 30 says so loudly — and the file is still yours to take. Detail

Sizing rule

Artwork plus the clearance in total, split evenly, with the width rounded up to the whole centimetre. Height then width in the filename, and both are the page.

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