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CoCut Standard 2011 Manual
CoCut Standard 2011 Manual
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3.2.2 The Cut Marks Toolbar in CorelDRAW X3-X6................................................28
3.2.3 The File Menu Entries in Illustrator CS3-CS6, CC..........................................29
3.3.1 Insert CoCut Icon in CorelDRAW Toolbar......................................................33
3.3.2 CoCut Script in Adobe Illustrator 8-10, CS-CS6, CC......................................34
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5.3.2 The Rotate Axis With Page Command...........................................................69
5.3.14 The Sort With Simulation… Command.........................................................71
5.4.5 The Show Selected Objects Command..........................................................72
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5.6.7 The Choose Language… Command..............................................................83
5.7.13 The Status Bar Element Info Command.......................................................85
5.8.4 The Install Autoimport Plug-Ins… Command..................................................86
5.8.6 The Remote Support… Command.................................................................86
5.10.1 Reference List of All Context Menu Commands...........................................91
5.10.2 Context Menu on Empty Working Area.........................................................94
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6 Reference Part Output Preview
6.2.6 The Sort With Simulation… Command...........................................................96
6.2.9 The Horizontal Weeding Lines Command......................................................96
6.2.10 The Vertical Weeding Lines Command........................................................96
6.4.10 The Status Bar Element Info Command.......................................................99
6.5.3 The Install Autoimport Plug-Ins… Command..................................................99
6.5.5 The Remote Support… Command...............................................................100
8.1.1 Cursor forms on the working area and their meaning...................................108
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8.4.1 Creation And Modification of Device Configurations.....................................113
8.4.2 Monitoring the Output Processes of the Jobs...............................................113
9.11 The Values for Cutting Pressure And Speed Are Not Saved..............................127
9.13 Code is not accepted with Windows 7 or Vista (No Dongle)...............................127
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• Minimum graphic resolution: 1024 x 768 pixel
• Host program: CorelDRAW Version from 10, alternatively Illustrator from 8,
Freehand from 8
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About This Manual
With this manual you receive CoCut. This manual is divided in 8 chapters.
In chapter „Quickstart and installation“ the installation of CoCut on your Windows computer will be explained. Please follow the installation instruction carefully as the correct installation is the basic for the smooth usage of CoCut.
The chapter „How to work with CoCut?“ is an introduction in handling, tools and functions. The functional principle will be concretized by means of practical examples.
In chapter „Reference part“ all menus and their menu items in their chronological order are explained. This chapter is thought of as reference book and should be used in case of doubts about the exact functioning of a command.
In chapter „Reference part display preview” all menus and their menu items in the display preview in their chronological order are explained. As chapter "Reference Part" it is thought of as reference book and should be used in case of doubts about the exact functioning of a command.
In the next chapter all „Tools” are described.
In chapter „Tips and Tricks / Trouble Shooting“ we have explained a selection of daily problems from our hotline and support experience and give you information for dealing with technical problems.
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Typographical Orientation Guides
Typographical Orientation Guides
Display Meaning
Bold
Italic
Headlines
Indications, accentuations
Bold, italic Menus, fields, options e.g. new-command
CAPITAL
LETTERS
Name of keys on the keyboard e.g. INS, SRTG, …
KEY1+KEY2 The plus (+) between the key names means that the first key must be kept pressed while pressing the second key. Afterwards, let go the two keys.
KEY1,KEY2 A comma (,) between the key names means that you press the keys one after the other and let them go.
Shortcuts and hotkeys
… Three dots after menu entries and commands always mean that, when activating, a dialog window will be opened.
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1 Preface
CoCut Standard 2011™ is add-on software for cutting vinyl from CorelDRAW™, Illustrator and Freehand. In conjunction with one of these professional illustration programs CoCut
Standard 2011 cuts yous designs at the push of a button.
Its sophisticated vinyl processing possibilities allow direct control of cutting speed, knife pressure and output precision. Cut by color, multi copies, weeding frames and material optimization are additional features of this exceptional plug-in.
1.1 What CoCut Standard 2011 Can Do?
• CoCut Standard 2011 is able to work with many different cutters and adapt to their particular features. Among these are cutters of well-known manufacturers such as Summa, Mimaki, Roland, Graphtec, Zünd etc.
• CoCut Standard 2011 automatically converts lines to cutable contours.
• Cutting by color
• Cutting preview of vinyl width and display of the amount of vinyl used.
• Positioning, resizing, duplicating, etc. of objects.
• CoCut Standard 2011 evaluates the data produced by the host program and prepares it for cutting on the selected cutter.
• CoCut Standard 2011 can cut even extremely large drawings without any difficulty. You can resize and segment your drawings to any scale you wish, no matter what the size of the drawing in the host program.
• If the drawing is too wide for your cutter, it will be automatically sectioned, i.e.
divided so that your cutter can cut it.
• You can set up default values for printing and speed for different materials.
These values can be stored in a material database for reuse at any time.
• While your cutter is cutting, you can continue working with CorelDRAW or any other Windows program. The cutter works in the background.
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1.1 What CoCut Standard 2011 Can Do?
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2 What's new in CoCut Standard 2011?
• Now also usable without host program with import function included
• Optional with job preview window
• Symbol toolbar for CorelDRAW X6
• Menu commands for Illustrator CS6 and CC
• Now more than 600 cutting plotter driver included
• Windows 7 / 8 compatible
To change without notice. November 2013
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2 What's new in CoCut Standard 2011?
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3 Quickstart and Installation
3.1 Quickstart
3.1.1 How to Install CoCut?
3.1.1.1 Step 1: Connection
Cutter control via USB
Install cutter USB drivers, which were delivered by the cutter manufacturer. Please use the instructions given by cutter manual.
Cutter control via COM port (serial)
Make sure, that cutter and serial Windows port are configured identically.
You´ll find this port configuration in the system Control Panel under:
System/Hardware/Device Manager/Ports/Communications Port. Select via double click the respective port (e. g. COM1) and activate Port Settings.
Default settings are: Bits per second: 9600 or 19200, Data bits: 8, Parity: None, Stop bits:
1, Flow control: Hardware
Check also Resources: COM 1: I/O Range 03F8 and IRQ 4 and COM 2:
I/O Range 02F8 and IRQ 3 respectively
3.1.1.2 Step 2: Installation
Insert the CoCut installation CD. With the Autorun function switched on following dialog opens. If the Autorun function is deactivated open the Windows Explorer and start the file
install.exe in the main directory of the CD. Select product CoCut Standard 2011 and start installation.
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3.1.1 How to Install CoCut?
Fig. 3.1-1: Autorun window
Note: Installation process is done again for each selected application.
Fig. 3.1-2: EUROSYSTEMS Software License Agreement
In this dialog the installation folder for CoCut Standard 2011 is chosen. By default the folder C:\Program Files\EUROSYSTEMS\CoCut Standard 2011 is suggested.
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3.1.1 How to Install CoCut?
If CoCut should be installed to another folder, please click Browse button and select the desired destination folder.
Fig. 3.1-3: Selection of destination folder
Hint: To install additional drivers select custom setup.
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3.1.1 How to Install CoCut?
Fig. 3.1-4: Selection of setup type
Default program folder in the start menu is EUROSYSTEMS\CoCut Standard 2011.
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3.1.2 Enter License Data (without Dongle)
Fig. 3.1-5: Position in start menu
3.1.2 Enter License Data (without Dongle)
3.1.2.1 Use .ecf file: Recommended, if license data was sent via email.
In the eMail with license data you´ll find an attached file with the extension .ecf.
A double click on this file will license your software automatically!
3.1.2.2 Manually, if license data is printed on a sticker, which is located in the package (inner left hand side).
On this sticker you´ll find information about program version, serial number, user data and the code itself.
Important! All license data must be entered exactly how printed!
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3.1.2 Enter License Data (without Dongle)
Fig. 3.1-6: Start window with invalid code
By clicking "License..." button following dialog is opened.
Fig. 3.1-7: Option for first installation of CoCut Standard 2011
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3.1.3 Enter License Data (with Dongle)
Fig. 3.1-8: These fields have to be filled with license data
3.1.3 Enter License Data (with Dongle)
If copy protection is realized using a dongle don´t forget to connect the dongle with a port on your PC.
(frequently in case of upgrades),
3.1.3.1 Manually, if license data is printed on a sticker, which is located in the package (inner left hand side).
On this sticker you´ll find information about program version, serial number and the code itself.
Important! All license data must be entered exactly how printed!
3.2 The Cut Marks Toolbar
All object functions of the Cut Marks Toolbar act directly on the host program's
(CorelDRAW or Illustrator) objects. This extends host program's functionality with this tools so that the whole Print & Cut workflow can be prepared and given out with CorelDRAW or
Illustrator. Of course, CoCut Standard 2011 can be started without a host program. The described tools are also available in the standalone version.
Important note: The functionality described here is only possible with CorelDRAW
X3 to X6 and Illustrator CS3 to CS6 and CC! Implementation in older CorelDRAW
and Illustrator versions: please refer to 3.3: Autoexport - Scripts
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3.2.1 The Cut Marks Workflow
3.2.1 The Cut Marks Workflow
The following graphic illustrates the Print & Cut workflow (Cut Marks Workflow) inside the host program (CorelDRAW or Illustrator).
Starting point of the Cut Marks Workflow is a bitmap, which gets contoured as first step. In the second step multiple copies are generated. In the next step suitable register marks are placed around the copies.
This Job must be printed on a suitable printer and is finished with a cutting plotter (cutter) equipped with an optical sensor. The so called registration - Cut Marks recognition corrects the prints deviations and the job is cutted. The result of this process are exactly cutted copies in any number and size.
3.2.2 The Cut Marks Toolbar in CorelDRAW X3-X6
Fig. 3.2-1: Toolbar in CorelDRAW X3-X5
The buttons 1 to 4 were so arranged from left to right that the Cut Marks Workflow is executed.
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3.2.3 The File Menu Entries in Illustrator CS3-CS6, CC
3.2.3 The File Menu Entries in Illustrator CS3-CS6, CC
Fig. 3.2-2: Illustrator sub menu CoCut Standard 2011
The buttons 1 to 4 were so arranged from top to bottom that the Cut Marks Workflow is executed.
3.2.3.1 Buttons of the Cut Marks Toolbar in CorelDRAW X3-X6
Important note: The following descriptions are valid also for Illustrator CS3 to CS6!
1 The Create Contour Button
Fig. 3.2-3: Create Contour Icon
2 The Multi Copy Button
Fig. 3.2-4: Multi Copy Icon
please refer to 7.3: The Object Parameter Toolbar
3 The Set Jog Marks Button
Fig. 3.2-5: Set Jog Marks Icon
4 The Cut Button
Fig. 3.2-6: Cut Icon
please refer to 4.4.1: Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing …
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3.2.3 The File Menu Entries in Illustrator CS3-CS6, CC
5 The Create Outline Button
Fig. 3.2-7: Create Outline Icon
6 The Create Outline Layer Button
Fig. 3.2-8: Create Outline Layer Icon
After activating this button the object attribute is changed and a spot color for the selected contour, which was not generated with the CoCut Standard 2011 button, is assigned.
7 The Settings Button
Fig. 3.2-9: Settings Icon
A click on the Settings Button open the Settings window.
3.2.3.2 The Settings Dialog
Eurosystems Software Field
Fig. 3.2-10: 2 Point Icon
A click on the 2 point button enables the selected program and allows changing of Settings parameters.
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3.2.3 The File Menu Entries in Illustrator CS3-CS6, CC
Jog Marks Field
Fig. 3.2-11: 2 Point Icon
A click on the 2 point button opens the Setup - Jog Marks dialog. It allows the selection of the appropriate cut marks for the plotter, in case your cutter has an optical sensor and its driver supports this feature.
Jog Marks Layer Name Option
This option enables the assignment of an individual layer name. Then this jog marks layer can be identified at any time and the jog marks can be selected.
Outline Layer Name Option
This option enables the assignment of an individual layer name. Then this outline layer can be identified at any time and the outline(s) can be selected.
Show Always Contour and Outline Settings Option
If this option is enabled then the dialogs which allow the parameter definition are always displayed, when the appropriate button was activated.
During the Cut Process only Transfer 'Regmark' and 'Outline' layer Option
If this option is activated then only the objects are transferred to CoCut Standard 2011 to which this two layers have been assigned: regardless of the current selection!
During the Cut Process Create a New File Option
If this option is enabled then after pressing the Cut button a new window in CoCut
Standard 2011 is opened and all or all selected objects are copied into the new window.
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3.2.3 The File Menu Entries in Illustrator CS3-CS6, CC
During the cut process open output dialog Option
If this option is activated then after pressing the Cut button the Output dialog is opened.
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3.3 Autoexport - Scripts
3.3 Autoexport - Scripts
Autoexport means that data from external programs (CorelDRAW, Illustrator, Freehand) are imported automatically into CoCut - quasi at the push of a button. To do this the scripts are either integrated into the external program's menu structure or toolbar..
3.3.1 Insert CoCut Icon in CorelDRAW Toolbar
3.3.1.1 CorelDRAW 10, 11, 12, X3, X4, X5, X6
Indication: CorelDRAW must be installed with the option “Visual Basic for
Application”.
This option can be installed as follows:
Insert CorelDRAW 10/11/12/X3/X4/X5/X6 medium into the drive / start setup / select type of installation „Custom setup”. If already a CorelDRAW-version is installed on your computer, first select „user defined setup” and then „Custom setup”.
In the dialog that opens now, double click on main applications or one click on the
Plus-field. Here, double click on productivity support and activate the option „Visual
Basic for Application”. After the installation of CoCut you have to link the CoCut Script with the toolbar.
• Select the menu Tools / Customization
• Select the option Workspace / Customization / Commands in the left option bar
• Right next to the option bar, click once on File and select Macros and drag
Corun... or Cocut... to the toolbar of CorelDRAW 10/11/12/X3/X4/X5/X6.
• Activate the tab Appearance. Here, press the Import-button and select any symbol.
Indication: the symbol disappears at each new start of CorelDRAW 10 and changes to the book-icon (CorelDRAW Bug in the User Interface).
• Select the option Workspace/Customization/Command Bars in the left option bar .
• Change the name of the toolbar „New ToolBar 1” to CoCut.
• Click on OK.
3.3.1.2 CorelDRAW 9
• Select the menu Tools
• Select the menu item Options
• Select the option Workspace / Customize / Toolbars
• Double click on Application Scripts
• Select the Corun9.csc from the script list
• Select any symbol and drag it - while keeping pressed the left mouse button - to the CorelDRAW-toolbar.
• Press the OK-button
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3.3.1 Insert CoCut Icon in CorelDRAW Toolbar
3.3.1.3 CorelDRAW 8
• Select the menu Tools
• Select the menu item Options
• Select the file card entry Workspace / Customize / Toolbars
• Double click on Application Scripts
• Select the Corun8.csc from the script list
• Select any symbol and drag it - while keeping pressed the left mouse button - to the CorelDRAW-toolbar.
• Press the OK-button
3.3.1.4 CorelDRAW 7
• Select the menu Extras
• Select the menu item Adjust
• Select the file card entry Toolbar
• Double click on Application Scripts
• Select the Corun7.csc from the script list
• Select any symbol and drag it - while keeping pressed the left mouse button - to the CorelDRAW-toolbar.
• Press the OK-button
3.3.1.5 CorelDRAW 6
• Select the menu Extras
• Select the menu item Adjust
• Select the file card entry Toolbar
• Double click on Script general
• Select the Corun6.csc from the script list
• Select any symbol and drag it - while keeping pressed the left mouse button - to the CorelDRAW-toolbar.
• Press the OK-button
If you now mark one or several objects and click on the thus created icon, the objects are passed on to CoCut and can be plotted.
3.3.2 CoCut Script in Adobe Illustrator 8-10, CS-CS6, CC
CoCut is in the file menu underneath the menu item export.
How does the transfer of data from Illustrator 8, 9, 10, CS, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6,
CC to CoCut take place?
Start CoCut from the file menu. If the objects are marked, only the marked objects are passed on to CoCut. If also texts are passed on they will automatically be converted to curves.
Indication: If no objects are marked, CoCut is not active!
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3.3.2 CoCut Script in Adobe Illustrator 8-10, CS-CS6, CC
Indication: Special process color fills are not passed on.
3.3.3 CoCut Script in Macromedia Freehand
Freehand 8, 9, 10, MX
CoCut is in the Xtras menu underneath the menu item Animate and in the window menu
/ menu item Xtras under functions.
How does the transfer of data from Freehand 8, 9, 10, MX to CoCut take place?
Selected /marked objects
Start the CoCut via the Xtras menu. If the objects are marked, only the marked objects are passed on to CoCut.
All objects
Start the CoCut via the Xtras menu. If no objects are marked, all objects on the desktop are passed on to CoCut.
Indication: Process color fills and lens effects are not passed on.
Indication: Freehand 8 possesses a color correction mechanism (as for example CorelDRAW), that influences the display of the colors in Freehand.
Solution: Switch off the function in the file menu / menu item settings / tab color
3.4 Selection of The Device Driver
Please, select first your output device from the list driver. In the field name of device the identical name for the selected device that is shown in the cutting dialog appears. This name can be changed individually in this field. After the selection of the driver please select - in the area type of connection - the device type with which the device is connected to the computer.
Tip: If the driver you search for is not in the list you can try another driver from the same manufacturer.
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3.4 Selection of The Device Driver
Fig. 3.4-1: Dialog for the selection of the device driver
Detailed information for the setting of the local interface is here:
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4 How to work with CoCut
4.1 Desktop and Working Sheet
4.1.1 I. Desktop
The so-called Desktop means the whole visible program window including Toolbars,
Working Sheet and Desktop background.
Note: On the background can be placed any desired number of objects. The size of the background is limited only by the resources of your computer. Thus the layout can be done basically in 1:1 scale.
Fig. 4.1-1: Desktop with working sheet (here: gray), Background (here: white), Toolbars,
Sidebar, Rulers, Statusbar
4.1.2 II. Working Area
The so-called Working Area is a sub area of the CoCut desktop. The working sheet is as a rule - the same format that is given out later on your device. Besides the known
DIN formats arbitrary formats can be applied e. g. different sign sizes.
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4.1.2 II. Working Area
Note: The working area is used primarily for guidance. The format of the working area has no influence on the output on a connected device. The output preview window displays what is given out.
please refer to 4.4.1: Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing …
Fig. 4.1-2: Working Sheet Setup
4.1.2.1 Format
Name
In this field the name of the new format is entered resp. that of the selected format
Width
Hereby, the width of a format is assigned.
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4.1.2 II. Working Area
Height
Hereby, the height of a format is assigned.
Rescale to Objects Option
This option fits the working sheet to the objects which are located on the desktop background.
Read Out Connected Device Button
A connected device can - if the read out command can be processed by the devices' controller - define the size of the working sheet.
4.1.2.2 Margins
Left, Right, Top, Bottom
In this 4 field the distance from the margins to the sheet edge is defined.
Note: Also negative values are allowed.
Display Leaf Margins
This option shows margins as dotted aid lines above the working sheet.
4.1.2.3 Alignment
Portrait
This option defines, if the format is displayed as portrait.
Landscape
This option defines if the format is displayed as landscape.
Rotate Objects Option
This option defines, if the objects which are located on the working sheet or desktop background, are also rotated when the alignment is changed.
4.1.2.4 Preview
In this area Working Sheet, Background Color, Background Image, Proportion and
Alignment of the working sheet is displayed.
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4.1.2 II. Working Area
4.1.2.5 Color
Working Sheet
This option defines the color of the working sheet.
Background
This option defines the color of the desktop background.
4.1.2.6 List of Formats
Rotate Objects Option
This option scales, decreases or increases - all objects on the desktop background proportional to the values of the changed format of the working sheet.
Standard* Button
The Standard button marks the selected format in the list of formats and saves the selection. With each new job this format is preselected.
Image Option
This option shows the selected bitmap on the working sheet.
Button
The button opens a window, in order to search or insert the desired image.
4.2 The CoCut Layer dialog
In the layer-settings dialog the parameters necessary for the output are set and attributed to an object, a color respective a layer. The dialog opens by a right mouse click on the
CoCut layer-toolbar in the main window.
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4.2 The CoCut Layer dialog
Fig. 4.2-1: Layer setup with adjustment of output parameters
In the Information field a name for the layer can be entered. This name is shown later in all dialogs in which the colors of the objects are needed.
In the Mode / Tool field the output tool can be selected from a list. The tools shown here depend on the used output driver.
In the Material field already saved material-configuration can be called up. The material-configuration can be created, saved or deleted with the button right of the selection box.
Indication: By clicking with the left mouse button on another color the settings are saved and the values of another layer can be edited.
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4.3 Import
4.3 Import
With this command the graphics that have not been saved in the CoCut-job-format are transfered to the working surface.
The functionality of this dialog box corresponds to the open file command. Differences are only due to the possibility to change the size of the data to be imported by means of the parameter X- and Y-factor. The desired file is chosen respectively specified via the name
of file, type of file and directories (search in).
Fig. 4.3-1: Import window with preview
With the preview window in the import dialog all following formats can be displayed.
*.ai/eps, *.pcx, *.jtp, *.tif, *.bmp, *.wmf, *.emf, *.dxf, *.gif, *.hpgl, *.gtp, *.ik
Indication: With text files (*.txt) the preview window is switched off.
4.3.1 Import Presettings
For many import operations, constraints can be defined to be taken into account before,
during or after importing the data. Constraints can effect the DXF or HPGL import or all import operations.
Also for export constraints are definable in this window. Thus, a special option on job files can be activated, for example, the PDF export. The constraints are extensively recorded
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in the following article.
please refer to 5.6.1.4: The Filter Setup
4.3.1 Import Presettings
Fig. 4.3-2: Determination of constraints with import of data
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4.3.2 PDF Import
4.3.2 PDF Import
4.3.2.1 Additional Options
Fig. 4.3-3: Options concerning import of data
Raster Options
Import as Bitmap Option
If the Import as Bitmap option is enabled, then all vectors will be rastered into a bitmap before the import.
Resolution
The value in dpi
Element Selection
Ignore Images Option
If the Ignore Images option is enabled, then no images will be imported.
Ignore Text Option
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If the Ignore Text option is enabled, then no texts will be imported.
Page Selection
In the input field the page number can be entered, which should be imported.
All Pages Option
If the All Pages option is enabled, then all pages of the document will be imported.
Search in
In the row Search in the path can be set that shall be searched.
File name
If the file name is know it can be entered into this field
Type of file
Here, you have to choose the format of the file to be imported in order to activate the corresponding import filter
Preview
The activation of this option draws a preview of the file content to the left preview window
Insert at Position (0,0)
This option inserts the objects at the 0 (zero) position of the CoCut-working surface.
X Factor, Y Factor
With these two factors the data can be scaled (increased or decreased) during the import.
The scale can be proportional or unproportional.
4.4 Typical Applications
4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing …
4.4.1.1 Device Setting - Interface Setup (Local Device)
The CoCut output
With this command you activate the module for cutting, milling, creasing and drawing of your data.
You activate this function via the button in the tools toolbar or via the file menu, menu entry output…
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Fig. 4.4-1: The output button
When first opening this dialog another dialog will be opened before in which the driver of
the device as well as the connection has to be defined.
Fig. 4.4-2: Driver and selection of the connection
General
Under the part of the dialog named General you select the driver of the device.
In the right list all device drivers are listed that are available in CoCut. In the left list an individual name for the driver can be distributed. This name will be used in the output dialogs of CoCut.
Enable as server
Requirements are at least 2 licenses of CoCut.
If the option enable as server is activated the output device will be marked as plot server and can be used by another Plot Manager for the output.
The characteristic features of an output device are that a driver for the processing of the data has to be distributed to this output device. On the computer on which the Plot
Manager is running the job data for the output are transformed into device data by means of a driver. The output of the device data can be done in several ways:
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Types of connection
Local interfaces
Local interfaces are the interfaces (COM1, COM2, ..., LPT1, LPT2, ...) that are directly on your computer.
The activation of the settings button opens a dialog for the configuration of the interface. These settings that are done here apply for the whole system.
Fig. 4.4-3: Dialog for the setting of the interface parameters
Indication: When steering serially you have to pay attention that all settings on the side of the computer as well as on the side of the output device correspond.
Otherwise there is no or faulty communication between them.
USB / Firewire Devices
Here, all momentarily connected USB / Firewire devices are listed.
TCP / IP
Here, you have to enter the TCP / IP address and the port number to which shall be output.
Spooler
Here, you can select a Windows printer driver.
When opening the output dialog again it will be opened directly with the previously set device driver.
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4.4.1.2 Device Setting (Network Device)
When selecting the menu item create network device … following dialog will be opened:
Fig. 4.4-4: Dialog for the configuration of a plot server
A network device enables the output of CoCut jobs on a Plot Manager that runs on
another computer. Contrary to a "normal device" the data are not locally transformed into device data but transferred unchanged to the plot server for the further processing.
Device name
In the entry line enter the name of the device.
Server selection
In the area named server selection enter the TCP/IP address if you use a TCP / IP connection or the name of the computer that is used.
Network
If a connection shall be done via a network the configuration file of the plot server, the plotman.ini, must be selected.
Devices (of server)
If the actualize button is pressed the devices of the server are read.
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Indication: The device of the server can only be read if the server was selected as only then, the devices of the server are available.
Driver
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In the field driver the device driver is entered that the server uses for this device.
Indication: This driver must also be created locally, which means as local device.
4.4.1.3 Start of The Output from The CoCut Working Surface
Fig. 4.4-5: Pre-processing line weight and color gradient
If a CoCut job contains objects with the attributes contour/line weight or color gradient the previous dialog appears. Here, the object attributes can be transformed into vectors so that they are taken into consideration at the output. After clicking on the OK button the object attributes are transformed into curves.
4.4.1.3.1 Output to device
There are 2 displays of the output to the device dialog: The min.(imized) and the
max.(imized) display that can be activated with the so named button.
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< Min. display (Standard)
Fig. 4.4-6: Output dialog in < Min display
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< Max. display
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Fig. 4.4-7: Output dialog in > Max display
Output
In the area named output of the output dialog are all selection fields or parameters that are directly in contact with the output device.
Device
In the field device the previously defined output device is shown.
If the button is pressed further menu entries are available:
Fig. 4.4-8: Device pop up menu
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Add local device
With this option further local devices for the output can be defined.
Connect to Plot Manager
With this option devices for the output and that are in the network can be defined.
Change
With this option modifications as for example another interface can be defined.
Delete
With this option a device connection can be canceled or deleted.
Mode / Tool
In the field mode / tool you select if you want to cut, mill, crease, draw with your device. The functions that are available here depend on the active driver.
Material
In the field material you select the material that shall be cut. This field is linked to a database that has to be filled which means that the different data for different foils are entered. For example the settings of print, speed and width on normal foil can be different to flock or metal foil. These values can be defined individually as they depend on the material and the device that are used.
Pressing the button opens the following pop up menu:
Fig. 4.4-9: Pop up menu of the material … button
Add
Activating the add menu item writes a new data record to the material database.
Save material data
If the menu item save material data is selected the previously entered or changed values are written in the database.
Mode / Tool defaults
If the menu item mode / tool default is selected the values from the database for this tool are taken over.
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Material defaults
If the menu item material default is selected the values from the database for this material are taken over.
4.4.1.3.2 General Settings
The area General settings allows the access to the parameters of the device and driver. The area is divided in parameter and value. The width of the display can be changed by moving the vertical line between the areas with the mouse. Whenever value is written under „edit” a double-click opens the corresponding window for the setup of the group parameter.
Fig. 4.4-10: Example for an opened parameter group
Number of outputs
The value in the field number of outputs indicates how often the repetition of the job-output with all set device-parameters shall be carried out.
Number of copies
In the field number of copies you define how often the selected objects shall be cut. After the cutting this value is automatically set back to 1.
Stack spacing
The value in the field stack spacing defines if the copies shall be stacked vertically and which space has to be kept between the copies. Pre-condition for the activation of this option is that the selected object can be cut more than one time on top of each other!
Indication: In the stacking preview the first object is shown „normally“. Each further object of the stack is shown dashed in blue.
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Weeding border
With the option weeding border it is defined if and with which space a rectangle is cut around the plot that facilitates the weeding of the foil. In the output preview the frame - if activated - is shown dashed in blue.
Copies spacing
The value in the field copies spacing defines the space between the copies that were entered in the field number of copies.
Segment spacing
The segment spacing defines the horizontal space between the single segments.
Segments always occur if the job has to be sectioned which means divided.
Sort before output
If the option sort before output is activated all objects in the working surface are sorted 1.
in head-direction and 2. in transport direction. If the command sort with simulation…-is used, its last sort-setting is used.
Stack processing
If the option stack processing is activated all jobs in the queue are processed one after the other without interruption.
Wait after segment
Sectioning / Segmentation: If a job is too big for the output CoCut segments the job automatically in so many parts (segments) that are necessary for the complete output of the job.
If the option wait after segment is active the output is interrupted after each segment and the material can be newly adjusted if necessary.
Keep reference point
Via the option keep reference point the zero point (0/0) of the cutter can be moved. If this option is not active CoCut selects automatically the physical zero point as starting point for the cutting.
If the option keep reference point is active the physical zero point is moved about the offset coordinate of the reference point. The coordinates of the reference point correspond to the position of the down left corner of the object to be cut on the CoCut working surface.
Plot to file
If the option plot to file is active all output data are directed to a file you have to define and written on the hard drive.
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Save settings button
By activating the save settings button all values that have previously been entered in the
output dialog are taken over and assigned to the currently active output device.
Feed/origin
Depending on the selected driver the name of the field is either feed or origin.
Friction feed cutter
With origin the options are new origin or don't set. If the option new origin is selected the device goes into X-direction at a fix set value behind the last cut object and this position is then the new origin. If don't set is activated the physical zero point is the new origin after the output.
Flatbed cutter
With feed the options are feed or no feed. If the option feed is activated the material feed is carried out with the sectioning and with the output from the roll if the flatbed cutter has an automatic material feed.
Accuracy
The field accuracy offers the following parameters: very low, low, normal, high and very
high. As default, the value normal is pre-defined.
The accuracy defines of how many vector parts an object should consist. This is only relevant with objects whose size range in the 10th millimeter. Other object sizes are calculated automatically by CoCut and the optimum of nodal points for the later output defined.
Objects
The field objects allows the selection of the objects to be output. Besides the modes all
objects and selected objects CoCut also allows the cutting of color sequences or of
single color layers. The two last named are explained more in detail in the chapter „color
separation when cutting".
Fig. 4.4-11: List field objects with selection modes.
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Info Line
In the Info Line information relating to the output process is displayed additionally, e. g.
"Job will be sectioned".
Preview
The preview button opens the output preview.
Output
The output button transfers the data directly to the Plot Manager and to the connected device.
Read material
The read material button delivers back to all connected devices the height of the area to be plotted if an accordant command is intended in the firmware for the device. Devices that do not offer this option no value respective zero is delivered back.
Test drive
If the test drive button is activated the connected devices drives along the Weeding frame with the tool head lifted. This also happens if the option "weeding frame" was not activated.
4.4.1.3.3 Color separation when cutting
Each layer color used in the draft appears again in the objects list with the number that clearly defines each layer color. In addition, in this list field two horizontal color bars appear. After having transferred the data of a color layer, in the info area of the Windows status bar the Plot Manager icon ( ) appears.
Double clicking on this icon activates the Plot Manager job control. If the mouse cursor is positioned on the icon and the right mouse button is pressed, a pop up menu appears in which the Plot Manager can be closed or the program version can be shown. In the layer
selection the color layers that have not been processed yet occur in the order in which they had been selected. The order in the stack can be changed at any time.
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Fig. 4.4-12: Definition of the order in which the single layers shall be processed by up / down buttons
The order is defined via the up / down buttons. Layer colors that are not necessary are deleted from the list with the button.
Tip: For the color separated cutting use the register marks from the draw tool. Register marks are cut at the same place on the foil independent from the color used.
4.4.1.4 The Output Preview
The output preview is automatically started if you press the preview button in the output dialog.
Closing the output preview and returning to the working surface of CoCut
ESC
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Fig. 4.4-13: Output preview with toolbars, status line and output objects
In the status line of the cutting preview the following information is shown: contour, filling,
width and height, group or combination, the max. foil consumption in square meters and running meter (rnm) as well as selected object features. If the output menu is activated the data are transferred to the output device.
Indication: If the job to be cut is left, underneath or above the material- or table preview and the output -menu is activated you will automatically be reminded that the objects to be cut are out of range of the output.
Detailed description:
please refer to 7.6: The Preview Tools Toolbar
please refer to 7.7: The Preview Object Parameters Toolbar
Foil optimization
The material consumption can be reduced by using the module foil optimization.
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Fig. 4.4-14: Parameter dialog for the material optimization
The foil optimization takes care that all objects are arranged in a way that they take the least space on the material.
Indication: Groups and combinations are each regarded as an optimization object. If this is not desired the grouping must be interrupted and the combination cancelled.
Following options are available:
Weed border distance
In this field the desired distance between the optimization objects, the so called weed
border distance can be set.
Rotate objects to shorter side
All objects are rotated so that the shorter side is downwards.
Rotate as needed
During the optimization all objects are rotated so that they can be arranged saving the most space.
Include bitmaps
If this option is activated, bitmaps and groups that contain bitmaps are also optimized.
Only selected objects
Only the selected objects are considered. With this option you can for example optimize according to layers (colors).
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Maximum optimization
If this option is activated two more fields are shown in the foil optimization dialog. The option maximum optimization calculates all possible combinations the can arise from the fields end optimization up to maximum ... objects and permutation depth. The calculation can take much time depending on the size of the here set values as all possible combinations that arise from the two values are calculated and compared.
Therefore, you should usually not set more than 20-30 objects with a permutation depth of max. 5.
Indication: An optimization always leads to the rotation of one or several objects.
4.4.1.4.1 Weeding lines
Weeding lines serve for the better procession of large jobs. Material length or width of several meters are difficult to handle, therefore, you can insert weeding lines during the foil cutting that divide the job into smaller parts that are more easy to handle.
Fig. 4.4-15: Output job with weeding frame (dashed in blue) without weeding lines
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Fig. 4.4-16: Example with 3 horizontal and 3 vertical weeding lines (dashed in red)
Fig. 4.4-17: Result of the output with weeding lines - objects not! cut
In the output preview there are 3 possibilities to insert horizontal and vertical weeding lines.
Indication: Weeding lines can only be inserted if the option weeding frame has been activated in the output dialog.
1. Manually
Position the mouse cursor on the weeding frame dashed in blue around the objects. The mouse cursor changes into a double-headed arrow. Now draw a horizontal or vertical
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4.4.1 Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing … weeding line to the position where it should be segmented. Repeat the process until all necessary weeding lines are inserted.
2. Via the menu options
Open the menu options and activate the menu item horizontal weeding line or vertical
weeding line.
The first weeding line is inserted in the middle of the objects to be cut. The second call up of the function bisects the two halves in two more halves and so on.
3. Via the shortcuts h or v
An „h” or „v” directly entered via the keyboard generates the respective weeding lines - as described in 2.
Tip: Single objects can be provided additionally with a separate weeding frame via the right mouse menu.
4.4.1.4.2 Job Sectioning
Sectioning is the division of a job in so many parts (sections) that are necessary for the complete output of the job.
If the job to be output is bigger than the set or the available output width (output dialog, field width of material) of the output device in the information area of the output dialog the indication „job will be sectioned“ is shown.
Indication: The terms sectioning and segmentation are used as synonyms.
The activation of the output menu then opens the following dialog before the transfer to the device:
Fig. 4.4-18: Sectioning dialog with overlapping of 3 mm
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Optimize material (max. size + smallest at last)
Optimize … smallest at last) causes CoCut to create segments in the maximum permitted size. The size of the last segment usually differs from the others
Optimize material (max. size + smallest at first)
Only active with flatbed cutters. If the last segment was also cut as last the plate could not be processed until the end. Therefore, the remainder is cut as first so that the plate lies on the table until the end.
Segment optimization (segments of equal size)
If the option segment optimization is activated always segments of the same size are created.
Optimize segments by mark posiions
This option is activated as default with CoCut if video markers exist in the Job. The above dialog is skipped and the preview of the dynamic segments is shown. The reason of this optimization is that always at least 3 video markers are necessary. Depending on the location of the video markers CoCut "searches" up to 30% next to the segment line if there is a video marker. If yes, the respective segment is adjusted dynamically.
Preset segmentation
The last used setting is automatically saved. When loading the job again this sectioning can be accessed.
Reverse cutting
The option reverse cutting indicates that the objects are cut as „negative“ for example for the use as template for the screen printing.
X-overlap and Y-overlap
Segmentation with overlapping - In the fields X- and Y-Overlap you can define how much the segments shall overlap. The vectors are enlarged accordingly at the cutting points.
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Fig. 4.4-19: Foil optimization in the sectioning preview with 8 segments and information on segment sizes
Selection and deselection of the segments
Selection and deselection of the segments is done by clicking into the segment. The red checkmark indicates which segment is active and being output.
Changing the suggested sectioning
You can change the sectioning by clicking on the blue section lines and move them to the desired position with the mouse. If necessary CoCut inserts automatically new sections.
In the status line of the segmentation preview the size of the job to be cut in X- and
Y-direction and the number of segments are shown.
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5 Reference Part
The menu items in chronological order:
5.1 The File Menu
5.1.1 The New… Command
With the New command a new job is opened.
5.1.2 The Open… Command
With this command the files that were stored on your hard drive or another data carrier in the CoCut JOB file format are brought onto the current screen
/ desktop. You can further edit this file. Jobs can be deleted after a safety query.
5.1.3 The Save Command
With this command you save the current job. If the respective job has already been stored before, the given file name and the directory are kept.
The older version of the job is overwritten so that the old version can not be restored any more.
If you have created a new job that has not been saved before, the program, if you have clicked the save command in the file menu, goes automatically to the command save as… .
First, the job info dialog is opened where you can enter more information about the job. Then, the real dialog for saving your job is opened and you are asked to enter the file name and select the directory.
CTRL+N
CTRL+L
CTRL+S
5.1.4 The Save as… Command
With this command you save a new job under a file name chosen by you in a directory to be selected. This command is also for changing the file name and / or directory of already existing files. If for example you want to save a job that is build up on an older one without losing the old version then you select the command save as ... and you can save the new job under another name in a new directory if you wish to.
The command save as... is also to be selected if you want to save the current job onto another data carrier. To do so, select the appropriate disk drive.
SHIFT+
CTRL+S
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5.1.5 The Online Service… Command
5.1.5 The Online Service… Command
With this command the web site of EUROSYSTEMS S.à.r.l.
(www.eurosystems.lu) is opened.
5.1.6 The Import… Command
With this command files are imported into CoCut. Known file formats are shown in a list.
5.1.7 The Output… Command
With this command you call the output module (Plot Manager) for cutting, drawing or milling.
5.1.8 The Quit Command
With this you terminate CoCut and return to the Windows desktop. If you have not saved the job that is currently being edited, you will be asked if you want to do so.
5.1.9 The Job History
The Job History function facilitates the loading of the 4 last jobs without having to pass via the directory tree. At the end of the menu list of the file menu the names of the 4 last edited jobs appear. Click with the mouse button on the desired job name. Then, the selected file will be loaded on the working surface.
CTRL+I
S
CTRL+Q
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5.2 The Edit Menu
5.2 The Edit Menu
5.2.1 The Undo Command
With this command it is possible to undo the last done operations and functions. The default setting is 5 steps. This default value can be changed via the settings menu, menu entry standard settings / miscellaneous and here undo levels. The maximum value is 100 steps.
Indication: This setting can only be changed with a new file (file menu, menu item new)!
F5
5.2.2 The Redo Command
This command is the reverse command to undo. It restores the status that was there before the undoing.
5.2.3 The Cut Command
With this command objects are copied to the Windows clipboard and deleted from the working surface. Via the clipboard objects can be inserted at another place or in another program.
Indication: For the transport of your data you can also use the export command. This is always necessary if your data shall be transferred to another computer.
5.2.4 The Copy Command
With this command marked objects are copied to the clipboard without deleting them from the working surface.
5.2.5 The Paste Command
This command inserts graphics and objects from the clipboard to your job.
The mouse cursor changes to a right angle in which insert is written.
Now point the tip of the right angle to the point on your working surface where the graphic or the object shall be inserted.
F6
CTRL+X
CTRL+C
CTRL+V
5.2.6 The Paste Special... Command
Via this menu item "pictures" can be imported from the clipboard to CoCut.
Indication: If in CoCut objects are copied this menu item is not active.
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5.2.7 The Select All Command
5.2.7 The Select All Command
With this command all objects of the active job which means all objects on the working surface and also outside the working surface are marked. The selected objects can then be grouped, combined or moved.
CTRL+A
5.2.8 The Reverse Selection Command
With this command all non-selected objects are selected. Already selected objects will be unselected.
SHIFT+E
5.2.9 The Multi Copy… Command
This command serves the generation of any number of object copies (duplicates) on the working sheet. Number, Offset and more can be set in a dialog.
Detailed description:
please refer to 7.3: The Object Parameter Toolbar
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5.3 The Design Menu
5.3 The Design Menu
5.3.1 The Rotate Axis Command
This command rotates the marked objects at 90° counter-clockwise.
This option is always necessary if you want to adjust your objects fast to the rolling direction of the foil without having to go via the rotate function.
A
5.3.2 The Rotate Axis With Page Command
This command rotates the marked objects with page at 90° counter-clockwise.
5.3.3 The Horizontal Mirror Command
The selected object is mirrored at its horizontal through its center point. If several objects are marked, the center point of the virtual checkbox whose edge is limited by the 8 black dots with the corresponding horizontal is taken as axis of reflection. If no objects are marked all objects are mirrored.
5.3.4 The Vertical Mirror Command
The selected object is mirrored at the vertical through its center point. If several objects are selected the center point of the checkbox with its corresponding vertical is used as axis of reflection. If no objects are marked all objects are mirrored.
5.3.5 The Delete Command
Pressing the DEL key executes the delete command. In order to delete particular objects from your graphic they must be marked.
5.3.6 The Mirror on the X Axis Command
All selected objects will be mirrored at the visible X-coordinate axis.
SHIFT+A
X
Y
Del
SHIFT+
X
5.3.7 The Mirror on the Y Axis Command
All selected objects will be mirrored at the visible Y-coordinate axis.
5.3.8 The Duplicate Command
In order to use this command the object to be duplicated must be marked before. Now click with your left mouse button on the duplicate command or activate it via the hotkey. The marked objects are now doubled.
SHIFT+Y
CTRL+D
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5.3.8 The Duplicate Command
The positioning is done according to the values that you have entered in the
settings menu, menu item standard settings / miscellaneous.
Indication: You can also duplicate an object by first marking it, moving it with the left mouse button kept pressed and then press the right mouse button once at the position where the duplicate shall be created. The displacing values are entered automatically with this procedure.
5.3.9 The Group Command
This command allows combining several objects to a group in order to edit them together. This can be wise if for example you want to move several objects without changing their position to each other. To do this, first mark all objects that you want to move together, select the group command and then move the newly created group to the desired place. Now, it is not possible any more to change the single objects that form the group independently from each other.
In order to make this possible again the grouping must be broken with the
break group command.
Indication: Grouped objects cannot be treated with the node editing tool. The grouping must be broken before. In order to differentiate between the grouped and ungrouped objects they are shown dashed in blue.
5.3.10 The Break Group Command
This command is used to divide a group of objects again into single object.
Each object can then be edited individually.
5.3.11 The Combine Command
This command combines like the grouping several objects to one. The difference to the group command is that the selected objects are not regarded as single isolated objects lying next to another anymore.
Let us explain this fact with an example.
You have created two squares with different sizes, the smaller one lying completely within the bigger one. In order to obtain that in the full-color-mode the area of the smaller square is transparent you combine the two squares after having marked them before. The size of the bigger square is now interpreted as outer edge and the smaller one as inner edge.
The area between the two edges is filled with the color selected in the layer box. In the middle, a hole with the size of the smaller square remains.
CTRL+G
CTRL+B
SHIFT+K
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5.3.12 The Break Combination Command
5.3.12 The Break Combination Command
With this command you cancel a combination. Now, the program treats the combination objects as single objects again.
SHIFT+L
5.3.13 The Align… Command
With this function marked objects are aligned. You can align the objects horizontally or vertically. The objects are arranged in that way that they are either centered or aligned at the desired side.
In addition, the objects can be aligned with the same distance so that a steady appearance is obtained. It is also possible to center all objects horizontally or vertically on the working surface.
Indication: This option can only be activated if you have marked at least 2 objects.
R
5.3.14 The Sort With Simulation… Command
This command opens the object sort function with which the output order and direction of rotation of the objects can be defined. The sort can be done dependent or independent of layers. Also, the preferential direction of the sort can be defined.
In a preview the output of the object is simulated graphically; here, the traverse path of the tool head can be sketched. The simulation can be repeated unlimited without changing the original objects.
5.3.15 The Weeding Border Command
This command generates a so-called weeding border or frame around one or more selected objects. A weeding border facilitates weeding of the vinyl from the carrier.
CTRL+F10
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5.4 The View Menu
5.4 The View Menu
5.4.1 The Zoom In Command
If you select this function the mouse cursor changes into a lens with a plus inside. You can now select an area that shall be zoomed by keeping pressed the left mouse button. The selected area will then be shown increased to the maximum in the program window.
Indication: A beep of the computer loudspeaker informs you that the maximum zoom is reached.
+(NUM) or F2
5.4.2 The Zoom Out Command
This function decreases the working surface gradually. If it had been zoomed repeatedly before, the single zoom steps are carried out backwards.
-(NUM) or F3
5.4.3 The Full Page Command
Select the function so that the whole available working surface is shown.
B
5.4.4 The Show All Command
This function changes the display of the vector drawing in this way that all objects can be seen in the program window. The section is chosen in that way that it is the biggest possible display of the graphic showing all objects.
Indication: If you keep pressed the SHIFT key while doing this command only the marked objects are zoomed to maximum.
F4
5.4.5 The Show Selected Objects Command
If this command is activated only the objects marked on the working surface are displayed as big as possible.
5.4.6 The To Front Command
If you have arranged several objects on top of each other the following commands enable you to modify the location of the objects to each other.
With the to front command the marked object is set on the top place above the others.
SHIFT+F4
CTRL+O
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5.4.7 The To Back Command
5.4.7 The To Back Command
With this command you set the marked object underneath respective behind all other objects.
CTRL+U
5.4.8 The Forward One Command
This command sets the marked objects further front in the display.
PgUp
5.4.9 The Back One Command
With this command you set the marked object further down and thus further back in the display.
5.4.10 The Reverse Order Command
The order of the objects in the stack is reversed. What was lying on top then lies at the bottom and vice versa. This also applies for all objects in-between.
PgDn
U
5.4.11 The Change Order Command
With this command you can change the order of the objects in the display interactively by clicking the objects one after the other in the desired order.
5.4.12 The Contour View Command
This command switches the display of the working surface to the contour mode which means that only the contours of the objects are shown.
SHIFT+R
F9
5.4.13 The Enhanced View Command
With this command you can obtain the best possible display of the objects
(smoothened contours).
Indication: It slows down the speed of processing and should therefore only be used for the last check or presentation.
5.4.14 The Always on top Command
The CoCut window remains always in the foreground.
Indication: This menu item is only active if the CoCut window is in the window mode.
SHIFT+F9
CTRL+Y
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5.4.15 The Refresh Screen Command
5.4.15 The Refresh Screen Command
With this function the content of the visible window is build up again without changing the size or the selected section.
Indication: Use this command if objects on the screen are visible that cannot be accessed by the arrow tool or if display errors of another kind occur.
CTRL+W
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5.5 The Tools Menu
5.5 The Tools Menu
5.5.1 The Optimize Material… Function
The optimization takes care that all objects are arranged in a way that they take the least space on the output. By rotation or no rotation of objects it is taken care of that the waste of material can be reduced.
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5.6 The Settings Menu
5.6 The Settings Menu
5.6.1 The Standard Settings Menu
5.6.1.1 The Miscellaneous… Setup
The following defaults can be set:
5.6.1.1.0.1 Duplicate Objects
X offset
Indicates the value that remains between the original and the duplicate (in
X-orientation) after the creation of a duplicate.
Y offset
Indicates the value that remains between the original and the duplicate (in
Y-orientation) after the creation of a duplicate.
5.6.1.1.0.2 Move Objects
X increment
Indicates the value how much the marked objects are moved or displaced when pressing the arrow keys on the keyboard.
Y increment
Indicates the value in Y-orientation how much the marked objects are moved or displaced when pressing the arrow keys on the keyboard.
Indication: If you keep pressed the SHIFT key during the movement, the value of the displacement is reduced to a tenth part. If you keep pressed the SHIFT + CTRL key the displacement is a hundredth of the set step size.
Ask for „convert contour pen / color graduation?” before output
This option switches on or off the query that checks before the transfer to the Plot Manager if the line weight and/or color gradient shall be changed.
Max. undo levels
Refers to the undo function in the edit menu.
Indication: This option can only be set if no job is loaded.
CTRL+J
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5.6.1 The Standard Settings Menu
No undo / redo for bitmaps larger than ... MB
For bitmaps that are bigger than the value set in this field the undo/redo-function is automatically switched off which means that the operations on this bitmap cannot be made undone.
Advantage: saving of time.
Reason: The expenditure of time (computational expenditure) for bitmaps from a specific size onwards becomes too big as for every undo / redo step a copy of the original (initial state) must be created.
The value that is entered in this field should be between 5-10% of the RAM available in the computer.
Delete undos before printing (max. memory utilization)
The delete undos before printing option deletes all undos done so far.
5.6.1.2 The Mouse… Setup
CTRL+right mouse button assigned with
Here, you can define the assignment of the right mouse button. To do this, open the selection list and select the command that shall be carried out when clicking once with the right mouse button.
Delay at mouse click
This option increases the marksmanship when selecting objects. The default value is 100; the unit is millisecond. The higher this selected value the longer it takes until the object follows the mouse cursor. An accidental displacement of the objects is thus decreased.
Note: Users that are not so sure with the handling of the mouse should increase this value.
Mouse Wheel
These options ease the navigation on the CoCut desktop with computer mice, which a equipped with a mid-wheel button.
Zoom
This option - starting from the cursor position - increases or decreases the working area when turning the mouse wheel: according to the direction of rotation.
Scroll vert.(ical)
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5.6.1 The Standard Settings Menu
This option - starting from the cursor position - moves the working area horizontally (Wheel + CTRL key) or vertically when turning the mouse wheel.
According to the direction of rotation the movement is done to the left, top or bottom or to the right, top or bottom.
Note: The SHIFT key toggles between Zoom and Scroll mode!
Scroll window automatically
This option is switched on by default and takes care that whenever an object is moved above the edge of the working surface with the mouse, the working surface automatically is moved, scrolled.
5.6.1.3 The Output Devices… Setup
This category of the basic settings allows the definition of important parameters for the output on the output device. The default settings correlate with the information in the output dialog before the output of the job data to the connected device.
Current output device
Here, the momentarily connected output devices are listed, the driver name and the connection -interface as well as the mode and the material from the material database are shown.
The … button enables the new creation, modification and deletion of the respective pre-setting.
Port
Indicates with which computer interface the output device is connected.
Default Settings
Keep reference point
This option takes care that no new origin is set after the output of a job. The successional output is done at the same coordinates as the previous.
Stack processing
This option enables an uninterruptible output without an interaction of the
Plot Manager.
Wait after segment
Waiting after segment indicates if the cutter shall remain at this position after the output of a cut segment. This option is typically needed with flatbed devices without integrated automatic foil transportation.
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5.6.1 The Standard Settings Menu
Segment thus indicates the maximum addressable area that can be processed in one piece.
After the segment the foil is forwarded by hand to the correct position.
Sort before output
Sort means that all inner objects are processed before the outer objects and that a sortation is done in x-axis-orientation. This switch takes care that the foil is moved as little as possible in order to maintain the repeat accuracy as high as possible. This option is especially necessary with cutters with friction roll drive or when milling.
The output speed is slightly reduced with this setting.
Plot to file
This option does not lead the output of the data to the connected device but opens a dialog in which the path and the name of an output file can be given that will be saved to the hard disk.
Read out automatically
This option can be activated if a device is connected and "online" and a read out command for this device exists in the driver.
Output only tool-assigned layers
This option takes care that only objects are output where a tool assignment to a layer was done.
Weeding border
This option defines if and with which distance a weeding frame is cut around the output objects. This option facilitates the weeding of foil.
Overlap
It defines the overlapping of two segments. This value takes for example care of the compensation for the shrinking that occurs with foils.
Copy spacing
Copy distance defines the distance of copies on the output medium.
Segment spacing
Segment distance defines the distance between single segments of a job.
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5.6.1 The Standard Settings Menu
Stack spacing
Stack distance defines if copies shall be stacked vertically. Requirement for the activation of this option is that the selected object can be output more than once on top of each other.
Indication: In the output-preview the first object is shown "normally".
Each further object of the stack is shown with a black square filled with an X.
No tooltips
This option takes care that no tooltips that were entered in the device driver are shown in the output dialog.
5.6.1.4 The Filter Setup
Auto import selection
This setup allows to define the search paths for the import as well as to select the file name for the automatic import of files (F12) and if the file is to be deleted after the import.
The Autoimport works as follows:
If CoCut is loaded and an EPS file is saved in one of the given search paths under the defined name (for example CoCut), then it activates automatically
CoCut and this file will then be loaded directly to the working surface.
For the import of data from CorelDRAW, Illustrator and Freehand an automatic export named CoRUN is implemented.
please refer to 3.3: Autoexport - Scripts
Turn off preview for
Here, the size that the bitmap-files (TIF, JPG, BMP, PCX, …) and/or EPS files may have so that they are shown in the import-preview can be defined.
Reason: When unintentionally selecting a huge file, unnecessary waiting times can occur.
DXF, HPGL Import
Close objects
If activated, the vector objects whose distance from start and end point are within the closing tolerance are closed respective connected automatically when importing.
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5.6.1 The Standard Settings Menu
Close tolerance
In an entry field the value for the maximum distance from the start and endpoint up to where the objects are closed respective connected is to be entered.
All layers
If this option is activated all layers are considered when automatically closing otherwise only the ones in the adjoining list.
Combine objects from same layer
If this option is activated all closed objects in the same layer are combined during the DXF-/HPGL-import.
Export via clipboard and drag'n drop
Create additional EPS format
If this option is activated an additional EPS-format of the selected objects is created when exporting via clipboard or drag'n drop.
After import
Fit working area to objects with following margin offsets
If this option is activated the working area is adjusted to the imported objects when importing.
When working with CoCut all distances between copies are calculated by means of the paper size.
Fix object size
If this option is activated all imported objects are provided with the object attribute "fixed object size". Thus the size modification is deactivated.
Fix object size for output
If this option is activated all imported objects are provided with the object attribute "fixed object size for output". If this option is active no size compensation takes place during the output. The objects are only positioned and rotated after the reading of the marks.
Separate layers by names
If this option is activated, for each color that has a not yet existing layer name a new layer is created. Thereby, same layer names are put in one layer.
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5.6.2 The Working Area… Command
At PDF Export
Integrate JOB file into PDF file on eport
If this option is activated, the job file from the current window is embedded into the PDF file while PDF export.
Indication: The job file can be loaded at import separately.
No page selection on Import
If this option is activated, the page selection when importing a PDF file is suppressed - the page selection dialog will be skipped.
5.6.2 The Working Area… Command
Fig. 5.6-1: Working area with shadows and rulers
Here, you can newly define the size and color of your working area. The working area is displayed as a paper frame with a gray shade on the right and bottom next to the frame (see figure above). The color of the working area is freely definable; this guarantees an optimal layout control on the screen.
Pre-defined are for example DIN-A-sizes. Besides the fix defined measures you can define any number of user-defined working area. One can be defined as standard. It will then be pre-set at every "file new".
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5.6.3 The Rulers… Function
This option is a very helpful function for everybody who has e. g. a milling or an engraving machine as the new entry in each case of the usable area can be omitted.
Indication: A double click on the shade right next and below the working area also opens this dialog.
5.6.3 The Rulers… Function
With this function you define the positions where the rulers shall be placed. Due to lack of space the display of the rulers can be abandoned. With diametric display each 5th step is drawn longer and with non-diametric each 2nd and each 4th once again.
SHIFT+I
5.6.4 The Unit of Measurement Function
This instruction switches the measuring unit to the preferred unit (mm, cm or inch).
Indication: The metric can also be changed directly via a button that is in the angle of both rulers.
5.6.5 The Undo / Redo Command
With this instruction the undo / redo function can be switched on or off.
Advantages when undo / redo switched off:
With big or many objects the node processing is faster. The testing phase
(initial state -> edition -> temporary final state) with several processing steps can be made undone as follows:
1. Switch off undo/redo, 2. edit objects and 3. switch on undo / redo
The selection of the undo function in the edit menu reestablishes the state before point 1.
5.6.6 The Snap Mode Function
The snap mode facilitates the creation of objects at the subsidiary lines. This option activates the "magnetic" effect on graphic objects and text blocks.
SHIFT+F7
P
5.6.7 The Choose Language… Command
This instruction opens a dialog with which the display language of CoCut can be selected.
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5.7 The Window Menu
5.7 The Window Menu
5.7.1 The New Window Command
Activating this instruction opens a new CoCut window.
5.7.2 The Tile Horizontally Command
The activation of this instruction places all open windows diminished - one above the other - horizontally.
5.7.3 The Tile Vertically Command
The activation of this instruction positions all opened windows diminished side by side - vertically.
5.7.4 The Cascade Command
The confirmation of this instruction displays all windows diminished and cascaded (diagonally displaced).
5.7.5 The Close Command
Clicking this instruction closes the momentarily active window after prior safety query.
5.7.6 The Close All Command
Clicking this instruction closes all open windows after prior safety query.
5.7.7 The Standard Command
This command switches the tool-toolbar on the desktop or makes it disappear.
5.7.8 The Setup Command
This instruction switches the setup toolbar on the desktop or makes it disappear.
5.7.9 The Common Tools Command
This instruction switches the common tools toolbar on the desktop or makes it disappear.
CTRL+1
CTRL+3
CTRL+4
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5.7.10 The Object Tools Command
5.7.10 The Object Tools Command
This instruction switches the object tools toolbar on the desktop or makes it disappear.
CTRL+6
5.7.11 The Object Parameters Command
This instruction switches the object parameters toolbar on the desktop or makes it disappear.
CTRL+7
5.7.12 The Status Bar Object Info Command
This instruction switches the status bar object info toolbar on the desktop or makes it disappear.
5.7.13 The Status Bar Element Info Command
This instruction switches the status bar element info on the desktop or makes it disappear.
CTRL+8
CTRL+9
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5.8 The Help Menu
5.8 The Help Menu
5.8.1 The About … Command
The selection of this menu entry opens an info window in which various information is shown. On the left part of the dialog among others the serial
number, version number, free disk space, co-processor, or type of processor are shown. On the right down part of the dialog is a scroll window in which all the application files of the respective application version are listed. This file list can be printed via the print button.
Indication: If there should be problems with your CoCut version you can fix them the fastest, if this list is made available to our support staff.
5.8.2 The Help… Command
This option starts the CoCut help.
5.8.3 The Object Info… Command
The activation of this instruction opens an info window that contains information about the objects on the desktop. These are among others the number of objects, number of selections, vector objects, text blocks, all groups and combinations or all bitmaps.
The selection button opens the object manager.
5.8.4 The Install Autoimport Plug-Ins… Command
Enabling this command opens the Corun Installer window, that lists for which programs plug-ins are available. Programs which were automatically found are marked already. Select the target program for the intended data exchange in the Eurosystems Software list field.
Pressing the Install button starts the installation.
5.8.5 The Online Support Command
The activation of this menu item establishes a direct internet connection to the support page of the EUROSYSTEMS S.à.r.l. - www.eurosystems.lu.
5.8.6 The Remote Support… Command
Via remote control the content of the screen of a computer can be transferred in realtime to another computer. Thus it is possible that two users who are at different places look at the same desktop. While you are on
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F1
F10
5.8.6 The Remote Support… Command the telephone with our consultant (support) you can show each other documents or applications even if you are far apart from each other in reality. The direction of transmission respective line of vision can be changed with a mouse click. Thus you can choose if you want to look together at your screen or at the screen of your consultant.
In order to be able to use the remote support you need an active internet connection.
5.8.7 The Live Update Command
This instruction activates a software update via internet.
Indication: Requirement is an active internet connection on the computer where the software is installed.
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5.9 Context Menu Left Mouse Button
5.9 Context Menu Left Mouse Button
5.9.1 Context Menu Ruler
5.9.1.1 The Unit Button
A click on the Unit button activates one of the following context menus:
Note: Which of the two is enabled, depends on whether objects are selected on the working area and what zero point setting is active.
or
5.9.1.1.1 Origin…
This command opens the following dialog, with which the coordinates of the zero point can be set manually:
5.9.1.1.2 New Position
X Field + Measuring Unit
In the X field, the absolute coordinate of the zero point on the X-axis can be specified.
Note: The unit depends on the setting of the ruler.
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5.9.1 Context Menu Ruler
Y Field + Measuring Unit
In the Y field, the absolute coordinate of the zero point on the Y-axis can be specified.
Note: The unit depends on the setting of the ruler.
Display as Cross-Option
If this option is activated, the origin point is represented by a dashed coordinate cross.
5.9.1.1.3 Move Origin
This command serves to move the ruler origin to any position on the desktop.
5.9.1.1.4 Reset Origin
This command serves to move the origin point into the lower left corner of the working area.
5.9.1.1.5 Set Origin to Center of Page
This command serves to move the origin point to the center of the working area ( center of page).
5.9.1.1.6 Set Origin to Center of Selection
This command serves to mirror or place objects at the coordinate axis.
Note: This command is only visible if one or more objects are selected on the working area.
5.9.1.1.7 Hide Origin
This command serves to switch the ruler zero point to invisible.
5.9.1.1.8 Release Origin
This command serves to release the fixation of the ruler origin in order to move it with the mouse.
5.9.1.1.9 Show Origin
This command serves to switch the ruler zero point to visible.
Note: Only visible, if the Display as Cross-Option is active (see above).
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5.9.1 Context Menu Ruler
5.9.1.1.10 Fix Origin
This command serves to anchor the ruler zero point at a definite point.
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5.10 Context Menus Right Mouse Button
5.10 Context Menus Right Mouse Button
5.10.1 Reference List of All Context Menu Commands
Context menus are called context menus as its structure adapts and changes depending on number and type of the selected objects (context). Context menus are always activated via the right mouse button. They serve for the fast access to important functions and tools, also to those that cannot be activated via the main menus.
Following menu entries displayed bold can appear in a context menu by clicking with the right mouse button.
Draw modes "line, curve, digitize mode, freehand”
- in the mode “line”: arc, digi mode, freehand
- in the mode “curve”: line, digi mode, freehand
- in the mode “freehand drawing”: line, arc, digi mode
- in the mode „digitize“: line, arc, freehand
In addition, if the object has more than 3 nodes: - close
Clones
- Select clone original
- Select clone objects
In the output preview:
- Material optimization (if no demo and more than 1 object)
- Change axis, - hor. mirror, - vert. mirror, - recalculate (when segmenting), - segment
size (when segmenting), - horizontal weeding lines (if weeding frame), - vertical
weeding lines (if weeding frame), - weed border (if no copies)
If objects are not locked: - ungroup (if selection contains group), - group (if more than 1 object selected and no clone is selected)
Node editing if no locked objects are selected:
- Insert (if node selected), - delete (if node selected) - break (if 1 node selected and another one is behind), - join (if 2 nodes selected (start/start or start/end or end/end)) -
line (if curve node selected), curve (if line node selected), - new starting point (if 1 node selected and object closed)
If more than 1 node selected: - sharpen edge, - round, - join with line, - join with curve
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5.10.1 Reference List of All Context Menu Commands
If 2 nodes are selected within an object or a combination: - hor. object alignment, - vert.
object alignment, - reduce nodes
If less than 2 nodes selected: - reduce nodes, - round..., - set origin to sel. node
Hatch module is installed:
If it was clicked within a closed object on selected or between 2 selected nodes: - start
tool path inside, - start tool path outside
Il 1 node selected & another is behind: - insert bridge (xy mm)
If more than 1 node selected: - create regmark at sel. nodes
If properties exist (job not protected by password):- properties
If plugin-version: - contour line
At application versions with text editor:
If not clicked on object, PhraseWriter exists and no node editing mode: - text components
If text object selected or text in selected group or combination: and if sel. text can be edited (no attribute „not edible“):- edit text, - textbox, - circular text...
If sel. text not locked: - cancel circular text (if text with circle set), - text to curves, -
text to lines (if text has several lines), - remove text attributes (if existing)
If ONE not locked bitmap is selected: - reduce colors, - posterize, - vectorize, -
revectorize (if possible), - contour
If ONE not locked closed vector-, combination- or text-object with bitmap-filling is selected:
- remove mask or one of these object types lies above a bitmap: - mask bitmap, - cut region
If clone-original selected: - select clone objects otherwise if ONE clone selected: - select clone original
If no rulers, not clicked on an object and not in the output-preview: - guidelines...
If guidelines are fixed: - release guidelines otherwise - fix guidelines
If guidelines are hidden: - show guidelines otherwise - hide guidelines, - delete all
guidelines, - insert guidelines to center of page, - origin..., - move origin, - reset
origin, - set origin to center of page
If origin is displayed: - origin otherwise - show origin
If origin is fixed: - release origin otherwise - fix origin
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5.10.1 Reference List of All Context Menu Commands
If not clicked on object: - refresh screen, - import, - insert, - job-info, - job-calculation, - dimensions on selection, - hor. dimension, - vert. dimension, - hor. and vert.
dimensions, - left border distance, - bottom border distance, - left and bottom border distance
If undo-buffer not empty: - Undo: <last action>
If redo-buffer not empty: - Redo: <last action>
If objects exist: - copy, - cut, - reverse selection
If export filter and exportable objects exist: - export
If Pjannto RIP is installed: - Pjannto RIP...
If PosterPrint is installed: - Posterprint-RIP...
If Posterjet is installed: - Posterjet...
If not locked objects exist: - add print marks
If nesting-DLL exists and sel. objects nested: - Nesting…
If group(s) selected: - ungroup
If more than one object and no clone-original selected: - group
If combination(s) were selected: - break combination
If combination has interior elements: - delete inner parts of combination
If more than one object and no bitmap or clone-original selected: - combine
If regmarks exist and if ONE mark and another object were selected: - center regmark onto object
If several objects were selected: - search and replace regmarks
If only ONE object was selected: - search and replace regmarks due to sel. size
If objects selected but no group and no locked and not only ONE bitmap: - fill, - none, -
color graduation..., - bitmap..., - layer color
If Ini-entry „defaults“ / „transparency" on 1: - transparency...
If more than one object or an object with filling was selected: - outline, - none, -
hairline, - attributes..., - layer color
If more than one object or an object with wire frame was selected: - layer color or at least one not blocked object selected and Ini-entry „defaults“ / „transparency“ on 1:transparency...
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5.10.2 Context Menu on Empty Working Area
If exportable objects are selected and the clipart window is opened: - add to clipart category
5.10.2 Context Menu on Empty Working Area
Fig. 5.10-1: This menu appears if no objects lie on the desktop
Text components
This instruction opens the Text components dialog.
Refresh screen
This instruction refreshes the main window.
Import…
This menu entry opens the import dialog for the import of external file formats.
Insert
This menu entry inserts contents from the Windows clipboard to the CoCut working area.
Working area
This menu entry opens the dialog for the pre-setting of the parameters of the working area.
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6 Reference Part Output Preview
6.1 The Output Menu
6.1.1 The Output Command
Starts the output on the connected device with the settings of the output to device dialog.
6.2 The Options Menu
6.2.1 The Save As… Command
The save as… command in the output preview ... saves the job with all changes that were done in the preview. When returning to the working surface all these settings would be lost, therefore, the job can here be saved under another name.
please refer to 5.1.4: The Save as… Command
SHIFT+CTRL+S
6.2.2 The Rotate Axis Command
This command rotates the marked objects at 90° counter-clockwise.
please refer to 5.3.1: The Rotate Axis Command
6.2.3 The Horizontal Mirror Command
The selected object is mirrored at the horizontal through its center-point.
please refer to 5.3.3: The Horizontal Mirror Command
A
X
6.2.4 The Vertical Mirror Command
The selected object is mirrored at the vertical through its center-point.
please refer to 5.3.4: The Vertical Mirror Command
6.2.5 The Optimization… Command
The foil optimization takes care that all objects are arranged in a way that they take the least space on the foil. By rotation or no rotation of objects it is taken care of, that the material waste can be decreased.
Y
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6.2.5 The Optimization… Command
please refer to 5.5.1: The Optimize Material… Function
please refer to 4.4.1: Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing …
6.2.6 The Sort With Simulation… Command
This command opens the sort objects function with which the output order and the direction of rotation can be defined. The sortation can de done dependent or independent on layer. Also, the preferred direction of the sortation can be defined.
In a preview window the output of the objects is simulated graphically; here, the traverse paths of the tool head can also be drafted. The simulation can be done unlimited without changing the original objects.
please refer to 5.3.14: The Sort With Simulation… Command
In detail:
please refer to 8.3: The Sort With Simulation… Tool
CTRL+F10
6.2.7 The Recalculate Command
The recalculate command enables the modification of the output-parameters or of the driver settings without leaving the output routine.
This command switches back from the output preview to the output dialog.
6.2.8 The Initial View Command
Puts back the output preview to the status before having pressed the
preview button in the output dialog. All changes are made undone.
N
SHIFT+N
6.2.9 The Horizontal Weeding Lines Command
Weeding lines serve for the better processing of big jobs. Material lengths of several meters in length or width are difficult to handle, therefore you can insert weeding lines during the foil cutting that divide the job into smaller parts that are easier to handle.
The horizontal weeding lines are set with the hotkey "h" or drawn with the arrow from the weeding frame dashed in blue.
please refer to 4.4.1: Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing …
H
6.2.10 The Vertical Weeding Lines Command
Weeding lines serve for the better processing of big jobs. Material lengths of several meters in length or width are difficult to handle, therefore you can insert weeding lines during the foil cutting that divide the job into smaller
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V
6.2.10 The Vertical Weeding Lines Command parts that are easier to handle.
The vertical weeding lines are set with the hot key "v" or drawn with the arrow from the weeding frame dashed in blue.
please refer to 4.4.1: Cutting - Milling - Creasing - Drawing …
6.2.11 The Test Drive Command
If the test drive command is activated the connected device goes with lifted tool head along the weeding frame. This also happens if the option "weeding frame" was not activated.
Compare test drive button in the output dialog
please refer to 4.4.1: Cutting -
Milling - Creasing - Drawing …
6.3 The View Menu
6.3.1 The Material Width Command
When activating this command the section is adjusted to the values for the
material width defined in the driver or set in the output dialog.
B
6.3.2 The All Objects Command
This function changes the display in that way that all objects can be seen on the screen. The section is selected so that it is the biggest possible display showing all objects.
If, while activating this command the SHIFT key is pressed, only the marked objects are zoomed to maximum.
F4 and
SHIFT+F4
6.3.3 The Selected Objects Command
If this command is activated only the selected objects from the output preview are displayed as large as possible.
6.3.4 The Total Area Command
If this menu item is activated the preview of the whole material surface is shown.
The size of the shown surface depends on the so called frame size (foil height x foil width) of the output device to be accessed.
If in the output dialog a driver for a friction feed cutter was selected, in the preview always a material length of 30m (32,81 yd) is shown.
SHIFT+F4
SHIFT+B
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6.3.4 The Total Area Command
If in the cutting dialog a driver for a flatbed cutter was selected, the maximum width of the flatbed cutter is shown as material length.
6.4 The Window Menu
6.4.1 The New Window Command
Activating this instruction opens a new CoCut window.
6.4.2 The Tile Horizontally Command
The activation of this instruction places all open windows diminished - one above the other - horizontally.
6.4.3 The Tile Vertically Command
The activation of this instruction positions all opened windows diminished side by side - vertically.
6.4.4 The Cascade Command
The confirmation of this instruction displays all windows diminished and cascaded (diagonally displaced).
6.4.5 The Close Command
Clicking this instruction closes the momentarily active window after prior safety query.
6.4.6 The Close All Command
Clicking this instruction closes all open windows after prior safety query.
6.4.7 The Common Tools Command
This instruction swithes the Common Tools toolbar on or off.
6.4.8 The Object Parameters Command
This instruction switches the object parameters toolbar on the desktop or makes it disappear.
CTRL+4
STRG+7
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6.4.9 The Status Bar Object Info Command
6.4.9 The Status Bar Object Info Command
This instruction switches the status bar object info toolbar on the desktop or makes it disappear.
CTRL+8
6.4.10 The Status Bar Element Info Command
This instruction switches the status bar element-info on the desktop or makes it disappear.
CTRL+9
6.5 The Help Menu
6.5.1 The About … Command
The selection of this menu entry opens an info window in which various information is shown. On the left part of the dialog among others the serial
number, version number, free disk space, co-processor, or type of processor are shown. On the right down part of the dialog is a scroll window in which all the application files of the respective application version are listed. This file list can be printed via the print button.
Indication: If there should be problems with your CoCut version you can fix them the fastest, if this list is made available to our support staff.
6.5.2 The Help… Command
This option starts the CoCut help.
6.5.3 The Install Autoimport Plug-Ins… Command
Enabling this command opens the Corun Installer window, that lists for which programs plug-ins are available. Programs which were automatically found are marked already. Select the target program for the intended data exchange in the Eurosystems Software list field.
Pressing the Install button starts the installation.
6.5.4 The Online Support Command
The activation of this menu item establishes a direct internet connection to the support page of the EUROSYSTEMS S.à.r.l. - www.eurosystems.lu.
F1
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6.5.5 The Remote Support… Command
6.5.5 The Remote Support… Command
Via remote control the content of the screen of a computer can be transferred in realtime to another computer. Thus it is possible that two users who are at different places look at the same desktop. While you are on the telephone with our consultant (support) you can show each other documents or applications even if you are far apart from each other in reality. The direction of transmission respective line of vision can be changed with a mouse click. Thus you can choose if you want to look together at your screen or at the screen of your consultant.
In order to be able to use the remote support you need an active internet connection.
6.5.6 The Live Update Command
This instruction activates the update of the software via the internet.
Indication: Requirement is an active internet connection on the computer where the software is installed.
6.6 Context Menu of The Right Mouse Button
6.6.1 Context Menu Output Preview
Fig. 6.6-1: Context menu of the output preview with weeding frame function
Weed border
This function creates a weeding frame around the selected objects in the output preview unlike the weed border option.
All other menu entries can be activated via the main menu.
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7 Toolbars
7.1 The Standard Toolbar
The standard toolbar is switched on or off via the window menu.
Fig. 7.1-1: Freely placeable toolbar - Collection of standard tools
Fig. 7.1-2: Fixed standard toolbar
BUTTONS FROM 1 TO 15
1. Create New window
2. Open job
3. Save job
4. Save all
5. Edit job info
6. Cut to Clipboard
7. Copy to Clipboard
8. Paste from Clipboard
9. Print objects
10. Import file
11. Export objects
12. Scan image
13. Undo
14. Redo
15. Help
7.2 The Setup Toolbar
The Setup toolbar is switched on or off via the Window menus.
Fig. 7.2-1: Free placeable Setup toolbar
CTRL+1
CTRL+3
Fig. 7.2-2: Fixed Tool Bar
BUTTONS FROM 1 TO 2
1. Contour mode on/off
2. Desktop Setup
Indication: Alternatively the work area can be defined by doubleclick on the shades beside the work surface.
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7.3 The Object Parameter Toolbar
7.3 The Object Parameter Toolbar
Fig. 7.3-1: Freely placeable toolbar - collection of object parameters
Fig. 7.3-2: Object parameters toolbar with explanations
7.3.1 The Multi Copy Command
Definition: Multi Copy = Multiple copies of selected objects (Duplicates)
7.3.1.1 The Multi Copy Button
Pressing the button opens the following dialog:
7.3.1.2 Copies X:
Using the or button the number of duplicates can be increased or decreased in increments of one. The alignment is done in the Main Direction. Alternatively, any integer value may be entered in the field.
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7.3.1 The Multi Copy Command
7.3.1.3 Copies Y:
Using the und -button the number of duplicates can be increased or decreased in increments of one. The alignment is done in the Main Direction. Alternatively, any integer value may be entered in the field.
7.3.1.4 Offset X:
This value determines the distance between the duplicates in X-Axis direction.
7.3.1.5 Offset Y:
This value determines the distance between the duplicates in Y-Axis direction.
7.3.1.6 The Select Objects Option
If this option is enabled, all duplicates will be selected finally.
7.3.1.7 The Fill Working Area Option
If this option is enabled, then the working sheet only and not the desktop is filled with duplicates.
Note: Enabling this option, de-activates the Copies X and Copies Y fields.
7.3.1.8 The Create Clones Option
If this option is enabled, then the selected object is uses as control object for cloning. All duplicates are generated as clone objects.
7.3.1.9 The Group Result Option
Enabling this option groups all duplicates finally.
7.3.1.10 The Optimize Traverse Path Option
If this option is enabled, duplicates are generated in meanders. This reduces the head movement of the output device and shortens the output process.
Note: The main direction option defines additionally, if meandering is done in X-Axis or Y-Axis direction.
7.3.1.11 The Main Direction Option
The button sorts the duplicates in Y-Axis direction - "column by column". The
-button sorts the duplicates in Y-Axis direction - "line by line".
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7.4 The Status Line Object Info
7.4 The Status Line Object Info
This status line informs about the properties and attributes of objects on the CoCut desktop. This information comprises number, type of object, color model, color value and many other data important for the evaluation.
Fig. 7.4-1: Status line for the display of object properties, color spaces , etc. - free floating
Fig. 7.4-2: Status line for the display of object properties, color spaces, etc. - fixed
7.5 The Status Line Element Info
This status line indicates the current mouse cursor position in x/y-coordinates. In addition, in the left part next to the cursor coordinates subsidiary texts and additional texts from the layer info for example from the field material name are displayed. It is also possible to show driver information as for example the set tool depth for a particular layer.
Fig. 7.5-1: Status line element with subsidiary texts and element information, here coordinates
7.6 The Preview Tools Toolbar
The Magnifying Glass+
The button with the (+) plus sign increases parts of the output preview. Draw with the marking function a frame around the area that shall be increased.
This function can be carried out successively several times until a beep reminds acoustically of the last possible step.
The Magnifying Glass –
The button with the (-) minus sign decreases gradually parts of the desktop or of the working area.
The Sheet
The button with the symbolic sheet of paper shows the material area increased to the maximum
The Screen
F2 or
+(Num)
F3 or
-(Num)
B
F4
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7.6 The Preview Tools Toolbar
The button that symbolizes a screen displays all objects on the material area as big as possible. The section is thus selected that is it the biggest possible display with all objects visible.
The Magnifying Glass for Selected Objects
The „dotted loupe” button displays all selected objects as big as possible.
The Output Command
The activation of this button gives the data to the Plot-Manager for the output to the connected device.
SHIFT +
F4
S
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7.7 The Preview Object Parameters Toolbar
7.7 The Preview Object Parameters Toolbar
The preview object parameters toolbar is activated with the following shortcut.
CTRL+7
Indication: It is identical with not variable part of the object parameters toolbar in previous CoCut versions.
Fig. 7.7-1: Object parameter toolbar with position, size, angle, multi copy, …
Note: The display of the object parameters toolbar varies depending on how the object properties are set!
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8 Tools
8.1 The Desktop
After starting CoCut the desktop with the working area appears as follows:
Fig. 8.1-1: CoCut Desktop with working area and shown tool-toolbar, rulers, Object
Manager and status lines
The working area is marked by a black frame that has on the right and below a gray shade. The working area serves for the orientation and dimensioning.
The rulers can be freely positioned or completely switched off. The layer toolbar is integrated into the Sidebar. The metric (cm, mm, inch) can be directly changed via a button that is within the angle of the two rulers. Also ruler's origin can be changed.
Following options are available: Set Origin to Absolute Coordinates, Move Origin, Reset
Origin, Set Origin to Center of Page, Show Origin and Release Origin.
In the status line you find much information about the objects on the working area. For example the wire frame, filling, object dimensions, -number, combination or grouping are displayed.
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8.1.1 Cursor forms on the working area and their meaning
8.1.1 Cursor forms on the working area and their meaning
Cursor form Meaning no object marked or selected
Indication: You mark objects by positioning the mouse cursor above the object and pressing the left mouse button.
Cursor form Meaning
Move objects
Indication: This cursor is only active if the cursor is within the range of the inner part of the object or in the range between the 8 black squares on the wire frame line. The object must be marked.
Cursor form Meaning
Increase object vertically
Increase object horizontally
Increase object diagonally
Indication: The cursors for the modification of the object size are only active if the cursor is within the range of the 8 black squares on the wire frame line of the object. You switch to the skewing-/rotation-mode by clicking with the left mouse button with active cross cursor (see above move objects).
Cursor form Meaning
Object in the skew/rotate-mode
Rotate object
Skew object (set tilted horizontally/vertically)
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8.2 The Alignment Function
8.2 The Alignment Function
Fig. 8.2-1: The alignment button
This function aligns two or more marked objects to each other or to the working area.
Fig. 8.2-2: The alignment dialog
Objects can be aligned horizontally or vertically. A centered alignment is also possible as the selection of the same distance between the marked objects. The type of alignment is illustrated by icons. Setting can be stored by pressing the Save settings button.
Indication: The last marked or drawn object serves for alignment as reference object, that means that all others are aligned in the same way. If alignment is not
'Align to Page', then alignment will refer to the last selection.
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8.3 The Sort With Simulation… Tool
8.3 The Sort With Simulation… Tool
This tool serves for the sortation of objects and the determination of sequences before the output at the connected device. A simulation with or without complete path of the device tools facilitates the estimation of the results.
Fig. 8.3-1: Object-sortation with preview-window and simulation option
8.3.1 Simulation
The operation of the simulator is similar to a DVD-player.
Lo (low) up to Hi (high) regulates the speed of the simulation display.
Indication: Before simulation, in addition to orientation, you have to do sorting by clicking on the sort button.
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8.3.1 Simulation
Fig. 8.3-2: Option show traverse path (lines dashed in blue) activated
Color bar
A click on the wanted color bar selects the respective color layer.
Select all
Selects all objects of the list.
Deselect all
Deselects all objects of the list.
Toggle rotation
This option modifies the orientation from clockwise (right) to counterclockwise (left) and vice versa.
View selection
Shows the selected objects in the preview window.
Single selection
In the list only one object can be selected; the multi-selection (standard) is deactivated.
View complete path
A line dashed in blue shows the track that the tool head covers.
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8.3.1 Simulation
Sort layer by layer
All layers
This option comprises all layers to the sortation if sort layer by layer was activated.
Indication: This option is, depending on the driver setting, deactivated in the output preview
Selected layer
This option comprises only to the selected layer to the sortation if sort layer by layer was activated.
Max. deviation in … mm
In the input field the value for the maximum deviation of the thought vertical respective horizontal line that an object may have in order to be sorted can be entered.
Main direction
16 methods can be activated as main direction for the sortation. The icon shows with a red arrow where sortation beginns.
Sort
Only the sort button activates the object sortation. Then you can check in the simulation if the sortation meets the demands.
Reset
Resets the objects in the sort-list to the initial value.
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8.4 The Plot Manager
8.4 The Plot Manager
The Plot Manager has the following tasks:
8.4.1 Creation And Modification of Device Configurations
With the Plot Manager it is possible to create a device configuration or short, to create an output device. In a device all information necessary for the output of the data as for example driver and ports are summarized.
In CoCut, these devices then can be used for the output of the graphics. It is possible, to output simultaneously at several devices.
8.4.2 Monitoring the Output Processes of the Jobs
The outputs to the respective devices can be monitored with the Plot Manager, for example the output can be broken or aborted and the sequence of the jobs can be changed retroactively.
8.4.3 Output of Data to Local Ports
The serial and parallel ports of the computer are identified and can be used for the file output.
8.4.4 Administration of Hotfolders
A function independent of CoCut is the administration of Hotfolder. A Hotfolder is a directory monitored by the Plot Manager. If a file is copied to this directory the Plot
Manager carries out automatically certain configurable functions.
8.4.5 Plot Server Function
The Plot Manager can enable devices so that other Plot Managers can use these enabled devices. This allows separating design and output working places.
Important note:You start the Plot Manager with a double click on the icon that is down right of the screen in the task bar.
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8.4.5 Plot Server Function
Fig. 8.4-1: Plot Manager main window with job preview down left
8.4.6 Devices Folder
Each device possesses three device folders in which the jobs are shown:
Indication: with jobs, also those output actions are meant that are carried out by
Hotfolders or on local ports.
Devices Folder 1
Active Jobs
All jobs that shall be output as soon as the device is ready are collected in this folder. If a job has been output completely, the next job is output. If the option „show message window before output of a job” is active, a notification dialog is shown before each output.
Devices Folder 2
Passive Jobs
If the output device is broken, all jobs to be output are moved to this folder.
Devices Folder 3
Saved Jobs
Here, all jobs that have been output are saved. The number of the saved jobs can be indicated in the options dialog of the device. If the number of the saved jobs is reached the
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8.4.6 Devices Folder next one to be saved replaces the oldest existing job.
Job Functions
The functions differ according to device folder, device type and job status.
Indication: The functions can be carried out via a context menu.
Functions for jobs at local devices:
Active Jobs
If the job is being output:
Pause
The output of the data is paused. The job is marked with the symbol.
Paused Jobs
Continue
The output is continued.
Set Job to passive
The job is removed from the list of the active jobs and added to the folder of the passive jobs.
Delete Job
The job is deleted.
Passive Jobs
Activate Job
The job is removed from the list of the passive jobs and added to the folder of the active jobs.
Delete Job
The job is deleted.
User message: to this job, a notification text can be entered. This information is shown if the job shall be output respective if it is selected.
Saved Jobs
Activate Job
The job is removed from the list of the output jobs and added to the folders of the passive or active jobs depending on the setup device.
Delete Job
The job is deleted.
Plot to File
Here you can determine if the job shall be output to a file.
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8.4.6 Devices Folder
Save as
Save job data into file before cut data processing.
Functions for Jobs at Plot Server:
Active Jobs
No functions
Passive Jobs
Activate Job
The job is removed from the list of the passive jobs and added to the folder of the active jobs.
Delete Job
The job is deleted.
User message: to this job, a notification text can be entered. This information is shown if the job shall be output respective if it is selected.
Saved Jobs
Activate Job
The job is removed from the list of the output jobs and added to the folder of the passive or active jobs depending to the setup device.
Delete job
The job is deleted.
Save as
Save job data into file before cut data processing.
Functions for jobs at Hotfolders:
Active Jobs
No functions
Passive Jobs
Activate Job
The job is removed from the list of the passive jobs and added to the folder of the active jobs.
Delete Job
The job is deleted.
User message: To this job, a notification text can be entered. This information is shown if the job shall be output respective if it is selected.
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8.4.6 Devices Folder
Saved Jobs
Activate Job
The job is removed from the list of the output jobs and added to the folder of the passive or active jobs depending to the setup device.
Delete Job
The job is deleted.
Save as
Save job data into file before cut data processing.
Functions for Jobs at local ports:
Active Jobs
If the job is being output:
Pause
The output of the data is broken. The job is marked with the symbol.
Paused Jobs
Continue
The output is continued.
Set Job to passive
The job is removed from the list of the active jobs and added to the folder of the passive jobs.
Delete Job
The job is deleted.
Passive Jobs
Activate Job
The job is removed from the list of the passive jobs and added to the folder of the active jobs.
Delete Job
The job is deleted.
Notification: To this job, a notification text can be entered. This information is shown if the job shall be output respective if it is selected.
Saved Jobs
Activate Job
The job is removed from the list of the output jobs and added to the folder of the passive or active jobs depending to the setup device.
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8.4.7 Settings of the Plot Manager
Delete Job
The job is deleted.
Plot to File
Here you can determine if the job shall be output to a file.
Save as
Save job data into file before cut data processing.
8.4.7 Settings of the Plot Manager
Fig. 8.4-2: Optional parameters for the Plot-Manager
If the option is activated Plot Manager always on top, the Plot Manager window remains always in the foreground.
If the option tooltips is activated, a short description to a dialog element is shown if the mouse pointer remains above the dialog element.
If the option view job preview is activated a preview of the output data is shown.
Command line parameters
If the Plot-Manager is started without parameters it checks all devices if there are jobs for processing.
If a job was found it is carried out. It stops if no jobs were found or if all jobs have been processed.
If, when calling up the parameter !SPOOL! is given, the Plot Manager remains active. It then has to be terminated manually with a right mouse click onto the symbol in the taskbar.
Hotfolder
With a Hotfolder a directory can be monitored. If a file is copied to the directory to be monitored one of the following actions is carried out automatically depending on the settings:
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8.4.7 Settings of the Plot Manager
Fig. 8.4-3: Example for setup devices of a Hotfolder
Settings
Hotfolder name: here you have to enter the name of the Hotfolder
File mask: here, the file name ending are given, that shall be considered, for example *.plt.
Hotfolder directory: here, it is determined which directory the Hotfolder shall monitor.
Output
COM/LPT: the file is output to a local serial respective parallel port.
USB: the file is output to a USB device. A USB device is only shown if it is connected with the computer.
TCP/IP: the file is send to a TCP/IP address. With some addresses, you additionally have to enter the right port number.
Spooler: the file is output via a printer driver.
File: the file is copied to the output directory. An existing file with the same name is overwritten.
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8.4.7 Settings of the Plot Manager
After having carried out the action, the input file is deleted.
Indication: if "file" is set as output, the application is started after the copy. In all other cases, the application is started before the output.
Extended Settings
Start application if Hotfolder becomes active: in addition, another application can be started that shall further process the input file to be processed. The file name is marked with %s.
RIP: only necessary if Pjannto RIP uses this Hotfolder as RIP Hotfolder.
Mask: formatting of the output file name: %File file name; date/time: %Y -
%d_%H-%M-%S year/month/day: hour/second/minute
Change defaults: prevents that the user modifies the output parameters accidentally.
8.4.7.1 Device Options
In the Device Options window you can set - for each device which is listed in the Plot
Manager - the following device options.
Note: This window will be enabled by clicking with the right mouse button on a device item and selecting the Options menu item.
Fig. 8.4-4: Additional options for each device
Maximal number of saved output files
The registered value of this option limits the number of saved output jobs for this device in the history of stored files.
Number of outputs (of a Job)
The registered value of this option defines how often active Jobs will be given out.
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8.4.7 Settings of the Plot Manager
Inform user before output
If this option is enabled, then a message window will be shown, before the outputting of each Job. This gives the user the opportunity to prepare the machine before the data output.
Plot to File
If this option is enabled, then the output is redirected to a file. Before writing the file to the
Job Save As dialog is enabled.
Activate Sound Signal
If this option is enabled, then an individual sound signal will be given out before each output of a Job, in order to draw attention to the user.
A sound file in the WAV file format can be selected using the button.
The Movement... Button
Fig. 8.4-5: Distances of the used tools
This feature tracks the distance (tool motion), from every tool of the activated output device in meters. In addition to the distance, date and time of each output are given.
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9 Tips & Tricks - Trouble Shooting
Often, it is just a bagatelle that makes the "implementation" of new software difficult. Similar to a new machine, there are questions and problems with new software that often can be explained and solved easily. Therefore, we have explained a selection of questions that occur daily at our hotline- and support routine more closely.
9.1 Buffer Overflow Serial Port
The cutter cuts the first characters neatly and then starts to draw indefinable curves.
With serial activation of the cutter, this is a typical buffer overflow problem and occurs if the protocol for the serial transfer is not set correctly. Most cutters are activated with the following parameters with a serial data transfer: bits per second: 9600, data bits: 8, parity: none, stop bits: 1, protocol resp. flow control: hardware
9.2 Output Size Mimaki
The output size on a Mimaki cutter does not correspond with the configured size but is more than twice as big.
The Mimaki cutter of the CG series is delivered ex works with a plot resolution of 0.025 mm even if they can work with a resolution of 0.01 mm and do so internally. The drivers of CoCut are set to these
„device”-resolution because the cutters can be activated faster and more accurate.
For the adjustment of this plot resolution you switch on the cutter, press the
< button at the control panel and after the cutter has measured the roll you press the function key until "interface" appears in the display. Then, you press the ENTER key until you reach the menu item "Stepsize" and then the
^-button. The display now shows „0.01”. Confirm the selection with ENTER and END.
9.3 Output Size Graphtec
The output size on my Graphtec cutter does not correspond with the configured size but is more than twice as big.
Setting the step size:
In the GP-GL mode it is possible to set the minimal distance of the cutting knife's path to one of the following widths: 0.01 mm, 0.025 mm, 0.05 mm or
0.1 mm. The default setting is 0.1 mm. This value must be changed, if your program's driver uses another step size.
Step 1: Switch into the command mode "GP-GL".
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9.3 Output Size Graphtec
Step 2: Press the enter key; the menu step size appears.
Step 3: Press , key to select the desired value (0.100 mm, 0.050 mm, 0.025
mm, or 0.010 mm) and confirm with enter key. Press (NEXT) or (PREV.) to
Schritt 3: Drücken Sie oder , um zwischen „0,100 mm“, „0,050 mm“, „0,025 mm“ oder „0,010 mm“ zu wählen, und danach zur Bestätigung die
Eingabetaste . Drücken Sie (NEXT) oder (PREV.), to undo your selection.
Step 4: Press (PAUSE) key in order to cancel the PAUSE mode.
In the case of controlling the plotter from CoCut, the value of the step size must be set to 0.025. This is the resolution which is preconfigured in the drivers.
9.4 Computer without serial COM port
My computer provides no serial COM port, but a USB port. How can I connect my cutting plotter, which provides only a serial interface?
In this case there is a computer accessory called - USB serial adapter- that provides one or more serial COM ports on one USB port.
Note: Not all adapters offered work properly, especially the use on
64-bit operating systems is sometimes not free from errors. It may be that different adapters must be tried.
9.5 Cutter Does Not Respond!
a. First check if you have selected the correct cutter driver and the correct port: for example <device name> at COM2 in the CoCut cutting dialog
b. COM connection: Check if the parameters of the port are set correctly. To do so, call up the system control of Windows. In the device manager, select the corresponding connection, for example: COM.
Popular standard parameter are: Baud: 9600, data bits: 8, parity: none, stop bit: 1, protocol / flow control: hardware
The settings in the system control and at the cutter must be identical otherwise no or only faulty data transfer will take place.
c. USB connection: Check if the correct USB driver is installed for the device. The settings are in the Windows device manager under USB controller. The USB driver for the cutting cutter must be entered in this list otherwise no activation is possible.
If the USB driver does not appear there, install it from the delivered data carrier of your device.
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9.5 Cutter Does Not Respond!
d. Original cable: Check if you use the original cable recommended by the manufacturer. If this is not the case, there might be bigger problems during the data transfer. CoCut „communicates” during the data transfer with the cutter so that missing or faulty connected data cable with the cutter lead to input or output errors.
9.6 Buffer Overflow
The cutter reports „buffer overflow” or does not cut the whole job
This is often because of an incorrect setting of the used protocol of the serial
(COM) port. In most cases it is sufficient to set the protocol respective the flow control of the port to hardware.
9.7 Data Import From Apple Computers
Data import from Apple computers in CoCut
When exporting Apple data you have to pay attention to some settings to have a perfect data export. All popular Apple compatible illustration and graphic applications can export EPS data. (Illustrator, Freehand, …)
1. For the contours, as line width only hairline (0.01 mm) must be entered.
2. No fillings should be transferred.
3. All texts must be converted to graphical objects. (text in curves)
4. Grouped or combined objects must not be available. (break up before)
5. Especially with the Freehand-export the export filter for the
Illustrator-format must be selected.
6. As file name extension .eps should be used and you should not use umlauts as ü, ä, ü.
9.8 Typical Sources of Errors When Cutting
a) The foil is clamped too loose
Consequence: the knive moves the foil during the cutting and the contour is not closed completely.
Remedy: when inserting the foil pay attention that the foil is clamped evenly and does not undulate.
b) The speed is too high
Consequence: small foil parts especially serifs and counters are unscrewed.
Remedy: reduce speed and lower the pressure.
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9.8 Typical Sources of Errors When Cutting c) The tool pressure is too high
Consequence: the release paper is also carved, character parts are unscrewed and parts of the release material get stuck at the characters. The weeding of the foil gets more difficult.
Remedy: reduce pressure and correct the depth of the knife if necessary.
d) The tool pressure is too low
Consequence: foil and adhesive were only partly cut through. The weeding is possible only with difficulty or not at all.
Remedy: increase the pressure and correct the depth of the knife if necessary.
e) The knife is set too deep
Consequence: foil, adhesive and release material were cut. Foil cannot be used any more.
Remedy: correct the setting of the depth of your cutting knife.
f) The knife is used up
Consequence: only the foil and not the adhesive is cut through.
Indication: when using standard foil the using up of the knife is little.
When using reflection or sandblast foil the using up is much higher.
Remedy: use new original knife.
g) The characters were unscrewed
Consequence: The weeding border is possible only with difficulty. The unscrewed parts stick to the foil and cannot be detached any more.
Generally is presumed: the smaller the font size the thinner the foil must be; the adhesive force of the gluten is higher.
Remedy: reduce the speed and if necessary the tool pressure until this effect does not occur any more.
h) The release paper is also cut
Consequence: the release material sticks to the foil. The weeding is possible only with difficulty or not at all.
Remedy: correct the setting of the depths of the cutting knife and also reduce if necessary the tool pressure.
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9.9 Plotter Via USB Is Not Working!
9.9 Plotter Via USB Is Not Working!
Error message: Cannot open interface!
Check first, if your cutter is listed in the Device Manager (Control Panel /
System / Hardware / Device Manager). If not, reinstall the device driver as described in the plotter manual.
Check then, if the USB port for your cutter is selected in the CoCut Device
Settings. You'll find the Device Settings window in the Settings / Common
Settings / Devices menu.
Note: A USB cable should be no longer than 5 m without booster.
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9.10 Summa Plotter Does Not Read Out!
Error message: Waiting for response... Cannot open interface...
Check, if your plotter is set on the device language DMPL. If the cutter is set to HPGL, read out via cable is not possible.
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9.11 The Values for Cutting Pressure And Speed Are Not
Saved
Tip 11 After changing the values it is often forgottten to confirm the values. Please press the button beside the Enter Material field and enable the Save
Material Data option.
9.12 Error Message While Output into File
Error message: "Error for CreateFile"
This error message is given out, if the access right Write for the program
folder of CoCut is not set.
Relief: Enable write rights for the program folder.
Tip 12
9.13 Code is not accepted with Windows 7 or Vista (No
Dongle)
Error message: Invalid code or after each program start the code must be entered again
Tip 13
The program must be executed once with aministrator rights. Click with the right mouse button in the program menu on CoCut Standard 2011 and select "Execute as administrator".
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9.13 Code is not accepted with Windows 7 or Vista (NoDongle)
Note: Don't change anything on the given activation data resp. license data.
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Annex
A Driver List
New or updated drivers can be downloaded from www.eurosystems.lu/driver/index.dml?sprache=eng.
Allen Datagraph
824
848
Anagraph
ANA Express AE-101
ANA Express AE-120e
ANA Express AE-70
Aristo
AG 130 Signline
AG 600
GL_TL
Artsign
Artsign
830
936
ANA Express AE-101e
ANA Express AE-60
ANA Express AE-75e
AG 50 Offline
AG 75 Signline
ASC365
ASC365
Atlas
Atlas
Calcomp
Classic
Cogi
CA 1300
CT 1200
E 720
Cole
CL1100
CL870
COPAM
CP-2500
CP-4050
Creation
PCUT CR1080
PCUT CR900
PCUT CS630
CA 730
CT 630
E 870
CL1350
CP-3050
CP-4500
PCUT CR1200
PCUT CS1080
PCUT CS900
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836
ANA Express AE-120
ANA Express AE-60e
AG 50 Signline
AG 75 Signline ABS
CP 630
E 1360
CL720
CP-3500
PCUT CR630
PCUT CS1200
PCUT CT1000
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PCUT CT1200
PCUT CT630
PCUT CTN1080E
PCUT CTN630
PCUT CTN900E
Creation HK
King Cut KCUT A1200
King Cut KCUT A48
King Cut KCUT B48
King Cut KCUT CT24
King Cut KCUT CT630
DAS
SmartCutter 12
DCS
DCS-F300
Desay
XP-300P
XP-540P
DGI
Omega OM-100
Omega OM-40
Omega OM-80
Emblem
EC 120
Encad
NovaCut Series
Foison
C12
CT-1200
FS-48
GCC
Bengal BN-60
Expert 24 LX
Expert Pro-132S
Jaguar II 132
Jaguar III 132
Jaguar IV 101
Jaguar IV 61
Jaguar JG 61
Puma II 60
Puma SP 132S
RX-101S
PCUT CT1300
PCUT CT635
PCUT CTN1200E
PCUT CTN630E
King Cut KCUT A24
King Cut KCUT A900
King Cut KCUT B900
King Cut KCUT CT36
King Cut KCUT CT760
SmartCutter 24
XP-380P
XP-660P
Omega OM-130
Omega OM-60
EC 60
C24
CT-630
S24
Bobcat BI-60
Expert 52
Expert Pro-60
Jaguar II 61
Jaguar III 183
Jaguar IV 132
Jaguar JG 101S
Jaguar JG 76S
Puma III 132
Puma SP 30
RX-132S
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PCUT CT1600
PCUT CT900
PCUT CTN1500
PCUT CTN900
King Cut KCUT A36
King Cut KCUT B24
King Cut KCUT CT1200
King Cut KCUT CT48
King Cut KCUT CT900
XP-450P
Omega OM-150
Omega OM-70
C48
FS-24
Expert 24
Expert 52 LX
Jaguar II 101
Jaguar III 101
Jaguar III 61
Jaguar IV 183
Jaguar JG 132S
Puma II 132
Puma III 60
Puma SP 60
RX-183S
RX-61
SignPal LYNX S-132S
Ultra GRC-101S
Ultra GRC-61
Gerber
EmbossTrack
FasTrack
FasTrack 650
P2C 1200
P2C 1600
Sprint/4B old
Grafityp
CSR
Flatbed
Graphtec
(HPGL) old
CE 3000-40 (+USB)
CE 5000-120
CE 6000-120
Craft ROBO
FC4100-100 (HPGL)
FC5100-100 (HPGL)
FC7000-100
FC7000-60
FC8000-130
FC8000-75 w/o perforation old
Helo
HSP 1360
Hengxing
Rabbit HX-1000
Rabbit HX-630
Rabbit HX-960
Houston
100C DMPL
Ioline
Ioline
Artpro 4000
SmarTrac I/S 110
SmarTrac I/S 85
Super 88
Sable SB-60
SignPal LYNX S-30
Ultra GRC-132S
Ultra GRC-76S
Envision 375
FasTrack 1300
HS 15 /750
P2C 1400
P2C 1600 Tangential
Sprint/4B Fastboard
CSR Ecom 92
CE 1000-60 (HPGL)
CE 3000-60 (+USB)
CE 5000-40
CE 6000-40
Craft ROBO PRO II
FC4100-130 (HPGL)
FC5100-130 (HPGL)
FC7000-130
FC7000-75
FC8000-160
JX 1060 (HPGL)
Sign Jet Series
HSP 360
Rabbit HX-1120
Rabbit HX-720
69C DMPL
Artpro 3500
Classic
SmarTrac I/S 130
Studio 7
Artpro 3700
Signmaker 5000
SmarTrac I/S 60
Studio 8
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SignPal GRC Series
SignPal LYNX S-60
Ultra GRC-50
Envision 750
FasTrack 550
Odyssey
P2C 1400 Tangential
P2C 600
Sprint/4B new
CSRTurboDMPL
CE 3000-120 (+USB)
CE 3000Mk2
CE 5000-60
CE 6000-60
FC Series (GPGL)
FC4100-75 (HPGL)
FC5100-75 (HPGL)
FC7000-160
FC8000-100
FC8000-60
JX 1130 (HPGL)
HSP 720
Rabbit HX-1360
Rabbit HX-800
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Jiachen
JC-1100DS
JC-1350DS
JC-720DS
JC-850E
Kimoto
Freecut 130
Freecut 75
LG Palopoli
MLP-24
Liyu
HC 1201
MC 631
SC 631
Master
XP-300P
XP-540P
Masterplot
Masterplot
MAX
CM-200
Mimaki
CG-100
CG-100SR II
CG-12
CG-130EX
CG-130SR II
CG-160FX
CG-50
CG-60EX
CG-60SR II
CG-61
CG-9
CJV-30-100
CJV-30-60
MY CUT
Mutoh
Junior 24
Kona 760
MC-1300
MC-650S
SC-1000E
JC-1100E
JC-1350E
JC-720E
JC-850H
Freecut 150
HC 751
MC 801
SC 801
XP-380P
XP-660P
JC-1100H
JC-1350H
JC-850DS
Freecut 60
HC 901
SC 1261
XP-450P
CG-100EX
CG-100SR III
CG-121
CG-130FX
CG-130SR III
CG-45
CG-51
CG-60i
CG-60SR III
CG-75 FX II
CG-90i
CJV-30-130
ME 500
Kona 1400
MC-1000
MC-1300S
MC-750S
SC-1300E
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CG-100Lx
CG-101
CG-130 FX II
CG-130Lx
CG-160 FX II
CG-5
CG-6
CG-60SR
CG-60st
CG-75FX
CG-90SD
CJV-30-160
ME 650
Kona 1650
MC-1000S
MC-1650
SC Series
SC-550
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SC-650E
TC-1300
Ultima SC 1400D
XP-621C
New Star
Omega OM-100
Omega OM-40
Omega OM-80
ORXYZ
Elite
LX-Series
Pericut
1000
901
PERITEC
1000/1200
SC-750E
TC-650
XP-1251C
XP-941C
Omega OM-130
Omega OM-60
HX-Series
OR-Series
1000/1300 IT (Transfer)
901/1000/1300
Redsail
RS1120C
RS800C
Refine
EH-1101
EH-871
MH-721
Secabo
C120
C60 II
S60
RS1360C
EH-1351
MH-1101
MH-871
Roland
CJ-500
CM 300
CX 12
CX-400
GX-24
GX-500
PC 60
PNC 1200
PNC 1800
PNC 2100
CM 12
CM 400
CX 24
CX-500
GX-300
GX-640
PNC 1000
PNC 1210
PNC 1850
PNC 2300
PNC 5000
PNC 950
PNC 900
PNC 960
SP-300 (USB) Print & Cut SP-540
C40
S120
TC-1000
TC-750
XP-521C
Omega OM-150
Omega OM-70
JML-Series
1300
RS720C
EH-721
MH-1351
CM 24
CM 500
CX-300
EGX-350
GX-400
PC 50
PNC 1100
PNC 1410
PNC 1860
PNC 2700
PNC 910
SP-300 (USB)
SP-540 Print & Cut
C60
S160
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Seiki Tech
SK-1100H
SK-1350T
SK-850H
Silhouette
Cameo
USCutter
MH-1101
Vinyl Express
Bobcat
Panther I 30
Panther II 24
Panther II 50
Panther III 40
Puma II
Q Series 160
SK-1100T
SK-720H
SK-850T
Summa
S-Class 2 S120 D
S-Class 2 S140 D
S-Class 2 S160 D
S-Class 2 S75 D
S-Class S120 D
S-Class S140 D
S-Class S160 D
S-Class S75 D
SummaCut D1020
SummaCut D1220
SummaCut D15
S-Class 2 S120 T
S-Class 2 S140 T
S-Class 2 S160 T
S-Class 2 S75 T
S-Class S120 T
S-Class S140 T
S-Class S160 T
S-Class S75 T
S-Class 2 S120 TA
S-Class 2 S140 TA
S-Class 2 S160 TA
S-Class 2 S75 TA
S-Class S120 TA
S-Class S140 TA
S-Class S160 TA
S-Class S75 TA
SummaCut D120 / D120 SE SummaCut D120R
SummaCut D140
SummaCut D160R
SummaCut D140R
SummaCut D500
SummaCut D520
SummaCut D60R FX
SummaCut D60 / D60 SE
SummaCut D620
SummaSign Pro D-Series SummaSign Pro D1010
SummaSign Pro D1400
SummaSign Pro D750
SummaSign Pro T1010
SummaSign T 1400 Pro
SummaSign T600
SummaSign Pro D1600 SL
SummaSign Pro T 750
SummaCut D60R
SummaCut D760
SummaSign Pro D1300
SummaSign Pro D610
SummaSign Pro T-Series
SummaSign Pro T1300 SummaSign Pro T610
SummaSign T 1600 Pro SL SummaSign T1010A
Summagraphics
D1000
Technoplot
Millennium T 610 Pro
Universal Drivers
DMPL 0.025
HPGL 0.05
T1000
Millennium T 750 Pro
HPGL 0.01
HPGL/2
HPGL 0.025
MH-1351
Lynx
Panther I 40
Panther II 30
Panther III 24
Panther III 50
Q Series 100
Q Series 24
SK-1350H
SK-720T
SK-870T
MH-721
Panther I 24
Panther I 50
Panther II 40
Panther III 30
Puma I
Q Series 130
Q Series 30
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Q Series 42
Q Series 64
Qe60+
R Series 31
R Series 53
ULTRA 40
VyTek
GEM40
Q Series 54
Q Series 75
R Series 19
R Series 39
ULTRA 24
ULTRA 50
GEM54
Q Series 60
Qe60
R Series 24
R Series 44
ULTRA 30
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B Dictionary of Technical Terms
B Dictionary of Technical Terms
Active and Passive Jobs Active jobs are those that are being cut. Passive jobs are waiting in the queue for output.
Additional Programs
Auto Import Plug-Ins
Automatic Contour Pen
Conversion
Additional programs are program modules or stand-alone programs that are part of the delivery.
Auto import plug-ins are used to automatically import data from other programs - without intermediate steps.
This feature means that before the data is transferred the software 'looks' for objects with the attribute 'contour'. If so, the user can decide whether the contour is to be converted or not. If the contour should be converted, then a vector object with the width of the contour is automatically generated!
Bitmap Functions
By Color
CMX Data Transfer
Cap Height Setting
Circular Text
Clipart Tab
Clone
Bitmaps are pixel images or photos. Bitmap functions means all functions which are not vector tools like node editing, and which are only applicable on bitmaps.
This is a welding function, which deletes all surfaces, which are covered by overlying colors.
CMX data transfer means the handing over of data using
CorelDRAW's CMX data format. CorelDRAW had created this format in order to ensure the exchange of data within the Corel program families. CMX is a public data format and is used for the exchange of data. This has the advantage compared to EPS, that Corel specific types of data can be copied 1:1, without making a conversion of the format.
Cap height is the typographical correct unit of capital letters. The text editor uses this unit by default when calculating the font size.
Is a special feature of the text editor with that text blocks can be placed on or in a circle.
Cliparts are job-similar files - often logos or patterns which are useful for the design of an output job. The clipart tab is a sub-tab of the Sidebar, with that the cliparts can be managed.
This function is usually used when creating labels and series. Changes at the control object are transferred to
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Files Tab
Flatbed Cutter
Folder Monitoring
Fontmanager
Full Surface
Hatching
Hotfolder Management
Job Calculation
Job Info
Job Rerun
Laser Engraver and their parameters are defined.
Is a sub-element of the Sidebar, with that Jobs can be managed. Job is the file extension, which is used from
EuroCUT.
All cutters that have a flatbed as a cutting surface.
This function means that the software monitors a selected folder on hard disk or network. Every time when a change in the monitored folder occurs - by saving or deleting of jobs - the thumbnail gets updated.
The Fontmanager manages fonts in databases. The advantage of this method is that the database can be copied from one computer to another and thus the same set of fonts is available on both computers.
Is a welding function, which underfills objects in one color, whose surfaces overlap another. The partially hidden objects are treated in a way, that they are underlaying all overlying objects.
In this milling method the area, which should be removed, is provided with a hatching. The area gets removed along the hatching using the milling tool.
A folder can be defined as a so-called hot folder. All output jobs that are stored in this directory are supplied to the output.
The Job Calculation means a function with that preliminary costing can be done easily. This function is particularly well suited for calculating charges of material costs.
The Job Info can - referring to each job - save additional information such as order number, customer address, material, time spent, a. s. o..
Any job that is still in the job history can be cut again identically. The actual to the machine transmitted data is stored. All parameters are given out into the output file.
Name for all devices which don't use an engraving needle but a laser unit.
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- This device type is supported by the software suite
OptiScout. Full info at: www.optiscout.com
Layer Tab
Material Display
Milling & Engraving
Monitor Output Process
Multi Inline
Multi Port Support
Multi User Versions
Available
Multi-functional Cutter
Is a sub-element of the Sidebar, with that layers can be managed. Layers are color levels which determine and control output order and tool parameters - besides object position.
Each color layer can be assigned a specific material with an exact material description. The assigned material is displayed before the output in the Job Calculation, Job
Info and the layer itself.
This rubric lists the specific functions and tools which were implemented for milling and engraving.
With monitoring, we mean that the output process can be suspended, stopped and continued. Active jobs can be switched to passive and if necessary be re-activated.
In this milling method the area, which should be removed, is provided with multiple Inlines. The area gets removed along the inlines - from outside to inside.
With this we mean that all ports on a given computer which are suitable for the issue - can be used. Typically, these are all COM and USB ports.
For every main license multi-user version can be purchased. The additional versions here have the same serial number as the main license.
Multi-functional cutters are devices which can use various tool heads beside a cutting tool head. They are, for example, oscillating knives, spindles, and hemming tools.
Node Editing
Objects Tab
- This device type is supported by the software suite
OptiScout. Full info at: www.optiscout.com
Main tool for the creation and editing of vector objects.
Is an sub-element of the Sidebar with that objects can be managed. A large number of object attributes such as visible / invisible, do not output, do not print, can be
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Open Trimming
Optimization
Outline / Inline
Parallel Device Output
PhotoCUT
PhraseWriter
Plot Manager
Plot Server Function
(TCP/IP)
Plot to File individually defined for each object.
Is a welding function, which creates open vector objects, after they were separated at their intersections.
Targets of the optimization are: diminishing of rejection rate, material saving, time saving, optimization and shortening of job preparation. The optimizing of objects can be done on the working sheet or in the output preview. The objects are sorted so that the material consumption, without nesting of objects, is minimized.
Outline is a special function, where vector object is contoured automatically with a contour in a predefined distance. In contrast to the contour line, the outline creates - in case of internal objects - so called Inlines.
This function can simultaneously provide data on multiple machines, which are connected to a computer, if sufficient computing power on the PC is given.
PhotoCUT is a program module which can convert halftone drafts into vector stripes. The so generated vector stripes can be cutted on each usual cutting plotter and, generate - with the appropriate viewing distance one photo-like effect.
The PhraseWriter is a program module for the management and use of text blocks. It is automatically started at startup and is accessible at any time using the right mouse button context menu. The specified text block is selected and then inserted and displayed on the desktop.
The Plot Manager is a separate program module, which
'background' controls and monitors the output of the data on the selected device.
A computer at which multiple output devices are connected can act as a plot server. The data transfer can take place via the network using TCP / IP. Assuming the appropriate licenses, any number of client computers can give out on the plot server devices.
The output of the plot data can be redirected to a file.
The user only has to activate the appropriate option in the output dialog.
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B Dictionary of Technical Terms
Posterize
Preview *.CDR and *.CMX
Productivity Tools
Program Type
Reference Job (*.JRF)
Register Mark
Posterize is a bitmap function which performs a reduction on any number of color hues per color layer.
The files tab can display besides *.JOB also contents of
*.CDR and *.CMX files (CorelDRAW formats).
Productivity tools are special tools, which - because of their workings - enhance the productivity of sign making processes. These are usually such tools, which distinguish a cutting software from illustration programs such as Illustrator and CorelDRAW.
This section summarizes certain criteria which characterize the use of the program.
In a so-called Reference Job the environment, the tool parameters and the device drivers are stored. In this way, it is possible to output the job in an identical manner as many times as wished.
Is a special drawing tool, with that marks, for the making of multi-colored foil signages, are drawn. This register marks can consist of a cut-through or a filled square and are positioned by the user to the desired position on the output job. While the output these registration marks are always cutted at the same position on the vinyl
(layer independently), so then the precise assembly of various colors is possible.
Roll Cutter
Screen Printing
Roll cutter means all cutting plotters, which can only handle material rolls.
Is a welding function, which allows the changing of the color stack. Thus, the order of the colored vinyls can be re-sorted - interactively - from light to dark.
Segmentation with Overlap Segmentation is always necessary when the job is larger i.e. longer or wider than the connected device is able to plot. The overlap is necessary when the individual segments are to be completed to a whole again. Joining otherwise would lead to undesired white gaps.
Sidebar Sidebar means a movable control element that can be made visible on the desktop. The individual sub-elements are activated by clicking so-called 'tabs'.
Sort with Simulation In this function, all objects are sorted according to a certain criterion. For some output devices such as lasers
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B Dictionary of Technical Terms
Space (1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8)
Spool Function
Spot Colors Definable
Stacking
Stand-alone Software
Start Tool Paths
Status Display Material
Consumption
Symmetrical Object or milling machines the sequential processing of the objects is important. Therefore, the output can be simulated and the collation can be adapted to the requirements of the output device.
Special function with that micro-typographical-correct spaces (keyword: em quad) and thus word / letter spacing can be generated. These special spaces can be directly entered via the keyboard.
When the Plot Manager is activated with the parameter
!SPOOL!, it runs independently without starting the main program. Output data can be activated and given out via
Drag & Drop.
Spot colors are color layers, which are defined in a way that color values are additionally given out. Some hybrid devices and RIPs use spot color values for the control of output processes. When printing the corresponding color plates are given out.
Stacking means that at first as many objects are positioned adjacent as will fit on the material. The following objects are then positioned above it. This process is repeated until all objects are positioned on the material.
"Stand-alone" means that this program can be used without any other so-called host program. It has all the tools that are needed for the design, layout, and the output of jobs.
When milling and laser engraving it often happens that immersion traces are visible at the start point of an object. To ensure that the quality of the objects which are milled is not affected, the start point can be laid outside the object. This task is performed by so-called start tool paths.
In the output preview at the bottom of the window is a status line where the material consumption of the job is displayed in square meters. Since this happens before the output, this feature can also be used to order exactly as much of a material as is required currently for the job.
This is a tool that can create stars and polygons. With it the initial shape (circle, ellipse) and the number of edges can be specified. With its own drawing tool then the symmetric objects on the desktop are drawn.
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B Dictionary of Technical Terms
Templates (*.JTP)
Test Run
Text Editor
Text Import (*.TXT, *.RTF,
*.ECT)
Thumbnail Preview
Tool Parametrization
Tool Assignment
Track Logging
Trimming
TrueType, Type 1 and BE
Fonts
Templates or patterns are jobs which have no name (untitled) when opened. Templates can always be created if they can serve as an example for other similar jobs. The advantage is that the working sheet and layout are predefined.
Before the actual output a so-called test drive can be carried out to examine whether, for example, the material is sufficient. During the test run the raised tool head moves along the vectors.
Text editor means program functions that include all the tools necessary for professional capturing and editing texts. Typographic special tools that are essential for signmaking were implemented.
External texts can be imported directly into the so-called text box, with the above formats being used. For formatted text the RTF format must be used. It can be saved from every professional word processing program.
Thumbnails are small low-resolution pixel previews of file contents. All in the selected folder located files will be by means of the thumbnail preview - visible and manageable.
Means that specific settings for a tool can be done by the user. This can be values for speed, drive, depth, angle, pressure, acceleration or other parameters. The device driver provides the parameter fields. The user can edit corresponding parameter values before the output on the device.
To each color layer a specific tool can be assigned. This makes creation and processing of jobs much easier. The selected device driver provides all possible tools. The assignment itself can be done by the user individually.
For each tool the distance will be recorded. In addition, the date, time and device names are stored.
Is a welding function, which separates closed vector objects using lines or curves. The resulting partial objects are re-closed then automatically.
These 3 font formats can be managed with a font manager i. e. add, enable and disable.
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URW BE Fonts
Vectorization, Tracing
Video Marks (Print & Cut)
Wait After Segment
The BE-type format was created by the company URW.
The BE-format is a vector font format that was shipped with SIGNUS systems.
Vectorization means the conversion of bitmaps (pixel images) to vector contours.
Video marks are marks that can be detected by cutters with optical sensors or cameras to compensate for inaccuracies of the print result. In the print and cut process they are used also for the contouring of print objects.
If a job has to be segmented, then the user receives this option with the ability to re-equip the machine before the next segment is processed. By means of a message window the process can be continued at any time.
Weeding Lines horiz. / vert.
In addition to the global weeding frame, which is generated around the entire output job, individual weeding lines can be added horizontally or vertically in the output preview. Large, bulky jobs can thus be divided.
Welding Welding functions are needed for the treatment of overlapping of layers or vinyls. These functions are in the signmaking and screen printing department essential for the processing of vinyls.
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C Glossary
C Glossary
Additive color system The ~ is based on mixing the additive, luminous spectral colors red, green and blue (RGB), for example in color TVs or color monitors
Adjustment Modification of the distance between two adjacent characters so that a harmonic type face is being created. This is reached by correcting the character - or word distance. With distances below 100% you speak of kerning and with values above 100% of spacing out.
Adjustment handles
Antialiasing
Application tape
Ascender
Backup
Bit-depth also shade
Bitmap
Bold
Byte
Calibration
Cap height
Center justification
~ are the 9 black squares that are drawn around the object and in the middle when marking objects.
Edge smoothing with bitmaps
Foil that is used to apply the cut foil after the weeding on the lettering area. The adhesive force must be strong enough so that the text - even the tiniest letters - can be released from the substrate without problems. After application, the ~ must also be released without problems.
Term for the part of a character that extends above the middle length.
Data backup
~ is the mathematically possible number of colors with a specific number of bits, for example:
1 bit color depth = 2 1 = 2 possible colors (black/white)
8 bit color depth = 2 8 = 256 possible colors/shades of gray
24 bit color depth = 2 24 = 16.8 millions possible colors
Pixel-graphic
Font that a bit thicker than the standard typeface.
Smallest addressable unit in the computer memory, consisting of 8 bits.
Adaptation of printer, monitor, cutter or adaptation to desired values.
This is the height of the capital letters, the capitals. As measurement usually the height of the letter „H” from the font line to the top edge of the character is used.
A break justification where the text block is justified at the same time on the left and on the right side. To do this, the word space within a text line is varied (usually extended) so that on
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C Glossary
Clipart(s)
Clipboard
CMYK
CMYK-color area
Color depth
Container
Context menu
Contrast
Cursor
Decoration
Descender
Desktop
Digitalization the left and right side a clean text edge is created. This is not only applied for the the last line of a break.
compare also: forced block
~ are jobs or job parts that were added to the Clipart toolbar .
They are saved in a separate directory. (C:\Program
Files\EUROSYSTEMS\CoCut Standard 2011\CLIP)
~ is used for temporary storage in Windows.
The ~ is used to exchange data fast between applications.
Cyan, magenta, yellow, contrast (key, black) Standard colors for the four-color printing.
~ is the total number of colors that can be displayed by the colors used when printing (CMYK).
~ is the number of possible color tones that can be recognized by a scanner or reproduced on a color monitor.
A container - more exactly an image or text container - is a vector object, that similar to a real container can take up arbitrary image data or texts. In conjunction with macro scripts contents can be exchanged semi-automatically or automatically.
Context menus are called so because the structure adapts and changes depending on the number and type of the selected objects (context). Context menus are always activated with the right mouse button. They serve for the faster access to important functions and tools and also to those functions that cannot be activated via the main menu.
Contrast; range of brightness between bright and dark parts of a picture.
~ is the blinking, vertical line in an editable field.
Accentuation of text parts by modification of the text attributes, for example bold, italic.
This is the part of a character that protrudes below the font line.
The area besides the working surface that can be used for the draft. It is comparable to a desk on which are the tools.
Conversion of a picture template into a digital form. The capture is done point for point or line by line by means of a digitalization tablet or by reading the template with a scanner.
Dongle
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Download
DPI
EPS
Foil
Font
Font line
Font size
Forced justification
Gamma correction
Group
C Glossary
Means the copyright that is part of the scope of delivery of
CoCut. It is inserted in the USB interface of your computer.
Without ~ the software cannot be started.
Downloading applications or files from the internet to your computer.
Acronym for Dots Per Inch; resolution fineness (1 inch = 2.54
cm)
Acronym for „Encapsulated Postscript Format”. In this file format the text and picture information is saved in the page description language postscript. This format also contains besides text and raster data also a preview bitmap which allows displaying a copy of the data on the screen.
Two production processes are common: calendaring and casting. Cast foil is created without drawing frame and thus has a lesser shrinking tendency. The costs are usually higher than with calendared foil. Calendared is cheaper, has a shorter period of usage and shrinks more.
Cutting foils are built in three layers:
1. Substrate; the lowest layer
2. Gluten layer; is between the foil and the substrate
3. the foil itself.
Type cut within a type face in digital form. Most type faces have the fonts normal, bold, italic and bold-italic. Often, the font is used for the same type face. Correct would be that each cut is a separate font.
~ is a thought line on which the characters of a row are standing. Even if different font types and font sizes are used in a row, all characters must stand on a common font line.
~ is the size of a font. It corresponds to the block height, which means it also comprises the ascender and descender as well as a certain space above and below the characters.
Justification where all text lines - also the last- are adapted to the width of the column or the working area. In CoCut this justification is called „force justification”.
The ~ is a method for the correction of color graduation considering the perception of the human eye if there are two adjoining areas of different color.
Combination of arbitrarily many objects to a group. The position of the objects itself does not change any more within the group.
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Halftone image(s)
Hotfolder
Inch
Job
Justification
Kerning
~ are pictures which contain shades of gray or hues. The tonal value between pure white and pure black is called halftone.
A Hotfolder is a directory monitored by the Plot-Manager. If a file is copied into this directory, the Plot-Manager carries out automatically specific configurable functions.
Measurement unit for the length
1 Inch = 2.54 cm
File-ending of CoCut; name for CoCut file
Alignment of a text block on the working area. CoCut offers justification left-aligned, right-aligned, centered, center justification, forced center justification and adjust cap height.
If two characters stand closer together than it would correspond to their standard thickness, you speak of ~. With character combinations as for example „Te” you have a balanced type face.
Laminating
Live-Update
Macro
Marking function
Covering with transparent plastic films.
Updating of software via the internet.
A ~ automates program flows. The automation can thereby be realized with the program's own commands or a macro language.
~ means marking objects by keeping pressed the left mouse button, then drawing a frame around the objects to be marked and letting go the mouse button only if all objects to be marked are completely within the frame.
Process colors
Profile
Printing scale of colors for four-color-printing with cyan, yellow, magenta and black (key). By mixing these colors, it is possible to print all colors.
The appearance of program surfaces is called ~. The shown tools and menu items can be individually adjusted to the user. Intention is to simplify the user interface.
Raster Image Processor short: RIP - Software that rasterizes vector data and controls the printing on a large format printer.
Resolution
Scan resolution
Number of pixels per track unit. It is indicated in dpi (dots per inch). Laser printers have a resolution from 600 to 1200 dpi.
Fineness of the resolution when scanning analogue images
Formula:
Resolution (in DPI) = printing length (L/cm) x 2 (quality factor) x
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Subsidiary line
Superscript
Toolbar
Trapping
Upload
Weeding
White gaps x-height
C Glossary enlargement factor x 2.54 (when converting from cm into inch)
These are lines for the virtual alignment of objects on the working area or the desktop. Subsidiary lines are only visible on the monitor are neither plotted nor output on the printer.
The characters are set higher than the characters standing on the baseline. They usually have a bit smaller font size than the basic font.
can be freely moved and positioned on the working area of an application. Often, also the composition of the tools can be defined.
A small overlapping zone at the limit of superposed colored elements. This ~ guaranteed that no white gaps occur at the color borders. The overlapping can happen through overfilling or underfilling.
Upload is the sending of files or applications to a networked server means the removal of unnecessary foil parts after the cutting with a cutting plotter.
~ are the gaps on the edges of overlapping or abutting color or foil areas. Disadvantageous especially with silk-screens or when printing.
Height of the lower case/character „x” respective the lower case without the ascender of a font.
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D Imprint
Comment to the production:
This manual was created with our own document system.
Used font family: Arial
English version:
Heidi Hansen, Peter Bettendorf
RCS Systemsteuerungen GmbH
Date: 04/18/14
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Index
A
Active Jobs 114, 115, 116, 117, 120, 136, 139
B
C
Clone 91, 92, 93, 103, 136, 137
151
C
CorelDRAW 5, 13, 17, 19, 27, 28, 29, 33, 34, 80, 136, 141
D
Device driver 35, 36, 47, 49, 80, 127, 137, 143
Driver 19, 31, 35, 36, 41, 46, 47, 49, 52, 53, 55, 78, 79, 80, 96, 97, 98, 104, 112, 113,
119, 123, 124, 127, 129, 137, 143
E
152
F
Foil optimization 58, 59, 60, 64, 95
Freehand 13, 17, 33, 35, 91, 125
G
H
HPGL 42, 80, 127, 131, 134, 137
153
F
I
I
Illustrator 13, 17, 19, 27, 28, 29, 33, 34, 80, 125, 141
Import 19, 33, 42, 44, 45, 80, 81, 82, 93, 94, 101, 125, 136, 143
J
K
L
Layer 30, 31, 40, 41, 56, 57, 70, 79, 81, 93, 96, 104, 107, 111, 112, 139, 143, 147
M
154
Material consumption 58, 140, 142
Milling 29, 36, 38, 45, 79, 83, 96, 97, 138, 139, 142
N
Node editing 70, 91, 92, 136, 139
O
Optimization 17, 58, 59, 60, 63, 64, 95, 140
Output preview 54, 56, 57, 58, 61, 91, 95, 96, 97, 100, 104, 112, 140, 142, 144
M
155
P
P
Passive Jobs 114, 115, 116, 117, 136
Plot Manager 46, 48, 52, 56, 66, 76, 78, 113, 114, 118, 120, 140, 142
Plot server 46, 48, 113, 116, 140
Plot to file 54, 79, 115, 118, 121, 140
Print & Cut 27, 28, 133, 137, 144
Q
R
156
S
Save as 65, 95, 116, 117, 118, 121
Segment 17, 54, 63, 64, 78, 79, 91, 144
Segmentation 54, 62, 63, 64, 141
Separate 62, 81, 140, 146, 147
Stack 53, 54, 56, 73, 78, 80, 141
157
R
S
T
U
Undo 67, 76, 77, 83, 93, 101, 124
158
V
W
Weeding frame 56, 60, 61, 79, 91, 96, 97, 100, 144
Weeding lines 60, 61, 62, 91, 96, 97, 144
Welding 136, 138, 140, 141, 143, 144
V
159
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