Functions On The Cricut Create Machine; Center Point; Flip; Sizing - Cricut Create Manual De Uso

Functions on the Cricut Create
TIP: Even with the Center Point function activated, a character will still cut proportion-
ate to the Key Height Character unless Real Dial Size is selected. For example, a lower-
case letter may not cut exactly centered over the center point because it is being cut
proportionate to the Key Height Character. Press Real Dial Size for a centered cut.
TIP: To turn off modes and functions, simply press the specific mode or function button
again until the button is no longer backlit in green.

Sizing

Characters in the Cricut cutting system are measured from the lowest possible point
to the highest possible point. In font sets, the character shown in red is the Key Height
Character. This is usually the tallest character in any one font set. All other characters
will be sized in proportion to the Key Height Character, unless Real Dial Size is selected.
In shape sets, some images are also cut in proportion to other shapes. See the hand-
book for shape cartridges to get the details on specific cuts.
If Real Dial Size is selected, all characters will be sized according to the selected dial
size, rather than cutting proportionate to the Key Height Character or the base shape.
TIP: Only one dial size can be selected for each cut, and that dial size will be applied
to all characters on the display. For example, you cannot select an A at 1" (2.54 cm)
and then immediately select a B at 2" (5.08 cm) in the same cut. We recommend you
check the size appearing on the LCD screen prior to pressing the CUT button.

Cutting on Lightweight or Heavyweight Materials

Your Cricut Create machine can cut a variety of materials. For an optimal cut on light-
weight materials such as vellum or heavyweight materials such as thick cardstock, you
may need to adjust the blade depth, the speed of the cut, and/or the cut pressure (all
discussed below).
TIP: To cut back over the same exact path of a previous cut, press the Load Paper button
immediately after the cut is completed. The blade will return to home position. Then
press the Repeat Last button and CUT again to cut over the path of the previous cut.
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The Center Point function cuts a character(s) centered on a
designated point. It is only available in the Landscape mode.
This function is useful for cutting shapes around images on pho-
tographs or patterned paper. To use the Center Point function,
move the cutting blade using the Blade Navigation Buttons
until the blade is over the center of the cut. Press the Center
Point button until it is backlit in green. Then make your character
selection(s), press CUT, and the machine will cut the character
with the blade position you set as the center of the cut.
The Flip function creates a flipped (or mirrored) image cut of
characters. To use the Flip function, press the Flip button until it
is backlit in green. Then make your character(s) selection, press
CUT, and the machine will cut a flipped version of the selection
on the display.