Only the yellow
shapes are
turned on
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Cut each color separately (Separate jobs): In this mode you can also turn or off colors for cutting.
However, SCAL will prompt for each color before executing the cut.
As an example, here is a layered design to be cut from vinyl:
Choosing the option to Cut each color separately is logical because:
o
The shapes are arranged on top of one another
o
The size is so large that the individual colors cannot be placed on the cutting mat to cut all at one
time
However, before sending the project to the cutter, take note of any colors that might have shapes that
need to be moved. In this example, the thin red lettering "Jurassic Park" would cut through the
background red circle, hence it needs to be moved away:
In the Cut Settings, Origin Point should be chosen so that each color is moved to align with the origin
and, thus, the material loaded each time in the same location. In the Cut by Color tab, the Cut each
color separately option is chosen:
The yellow scrap is placed in the
upper left corner of the mat to
match the Preview window
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