With your variable data, applying cutlines can sometimes break the overall fit of your design. This can happen with text or detailed images, resulting in marooned sections that if cut as is, would result in separate pieces. The Merge feature of the contour cutting function in the Variable Data Wizard allows you to bring these…
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Let’s take a look at contour cutting functions in the Variable Data Wizard, such as Inside/ Outside contour, Offsets, Corner style, and how to work with the threshold transparency filter. To access the Variable Data Wizard or VDW: Right click on a job loaded into the queue. Select “Variable Data Wizard”. With the VDW window…
When you print T-shirts, white toner laser transfers, or create DTF transfer with ink removal, the semi-transparent areas can occasionally look faded. With the Color Boost Wizard, you can restore the vibrancy of your design in these areas for a perfect print! To access the Color boost wizard: Go to the “Queue” menu. Select “Setup…
The Variable Data Wizard is useful for things like quickly and easily replacing text in a workspace. Things can get complicated if that text has associated cut lines, but with contour cut settings in VDW, you’ll be able to replace text and have your cut lines automatically set to fit the new text. To start,…
Looking to maximize your print material by making sure you use every inch? Rather than spend hours moving all your objects together, let the computer do the calculations and figure out the exact best spot to place your objects with the Nesting feature. Nesting objects reduces wasted material by flipping, grouping, and rotating objects on the…
Getting a picture perfect design on a shape or text can be time consuming. There’s nothing worse than the sinking feeling of realizing your design is great, but now you have to mimic it 100 more times. The InstantReplay function in SignLab, EngraveLab, and ProfileLab lets you take all the custom design work you do…
Want to get a gradient effect in your engraving? Using a vector shape (or text) as a starting point, the “Contour Fill” tool is used to simulate a gradient effect that can then be applied with tool paths. Getting started with this feature is easy. With your vector design selected, begin by choosing: “Transform” menu…
Want to remove black automatically from a design so that the print blends perfectly onto a black shirt? With the Setup Black Removal wizard, you can! The amount of black removal depends on the design, the material, and how much white ink is being used. It’s important to note, the Setup Black Removal wizard…
Saving you time in your production is one of the biggest benefits of CADlink software. Getting your jobs ready for cutting is easy with automatic registration marks. Registration marks can be added to received jobs. To get started with registration marks, click “Production Markup” on the active queue tab at the top. From here you…