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Line 100: − + − ## Under the Roland Cut Studio tab, hit the [Output to Cut Studio] button, this should load the graphic in Roland Cut Studio.+ − ## Click [File] > [Cut Setting] > [Change] > [Get From Machine] to size the workspace properly.+ − ## Click [Object] > [Group] > [Group] to merge the cut lines into one group.+ − ## Click [Object] > [Weeding] > [Add Border], then add a .25 in. border (this value can be changed if needed), this is done to add a tighter outer boundary to the shape than was maybe in place earlier, and to save material.+ − ## Use the Size and Shape window on the right of the screen to rotate or rescale the graphic as needed.+ − ## The origin of the cut, as set earlier, should be in the bottom left corner of the work-space.+ − ## Once you’re ready, click [Cutting] > [OK].+ + + + + + +
→General Procedure
* Adobe illustrator 2017 (Ai): used to prep the graphic for cutting.
* Adobe illustrator 2017 (Ai): used to prep the graphic for cutting.
* Roland Cut Studio DD(RCS): used to finalize the format of the graphic and send it to the vinyl cutter for cutting.
* Roland Cut Studio DD(RCS): used to finalize the format of the graphic and send it to the vinyl cutter for cutting.
* Vector images - An image constructed with mathematical formulas which makes it easy to resize and perform other edits.
* Raster images - An image constructed with pixels which means they cannot be resized without a change in resolution.
== Training ==
== Training ==
# Press [ENTER] to secure the material.
# Press [ENTER] to secure the material.
# Move the cutting head to the left of the stock via the directional keys, then hold [ORIGIN] to set the starting point of the cut.
# Move the cutting head to the left of the stock via the directional keys, then hold [ORIGIN] to set the starting point of the cut.
Prepping/Cutting a Graphic:
Prepping a Graphic:
In Adobe Illustrator:
# Use Adobe illustrator '''2017''' (Ai).
# Use Adobe illustrator '''2017''' (Ai).
# Best practice is to start with a new work-space, then size the dimensions to the piece of material you are using.
# Best practice is to start with a new work-space, then size the dimensions to the piece of material you are using.
#### Usually the goal of this step is to remove any large borders around the graphic.
#### Usually the goal of this step is to remove any large borders around the graphic.
### Image size can be edited using the size sliders located on the tool bar near the top of the screen, closer to the right.
### Image size can be edited using the size sliders located on the tool bar near the top of the screen, closer to the right.
# Setting up the graphic in Roland Cut Studio/Cutting the graphic:
In Inkscape:
# If your file is already in a vector format go to [File] > [Open] to bring the graphic into Inkscape. If it is not a vector file go to [File] > [Import] and Inkscape will bring in the file.
# Set the page size to your desired dimensions under the [File] > [Document Properties] menu. This will ensure that your graphic will not be larger than your piece of material.
# Convert your graphic to a vector if needed. Do this by clicking [Path] > [Trace Bitmap] and then pressing [Okay]. There are several different options in the bitmap menu that you can experiment with to find the best results. Generally, the color option works the best. Finish the process by right clicking and selecting the [ungroup] option so that each piece of the graphic can be edited.
# Perform any desired edits on your graphic. If there is something you don't know how to do use google. Inkscape is a popular software and there are a lot of internet resources.
# Send your graphic to Roland Cut Studio by going to [Extensions] > [Roland Cut Studio].
Cutting the graphic:
# Under the Roland Cut Studio tab, hit the [Output to Cut Studio] button, this should load the graphic in Roland Cut Studio.
# Click [File] > [Cut Setting] > [Change] > [Get From Machine] to size the workspace properly.
# Click [Object] > [Group] > [Group] to merge the cut lines into one group.
# Click [Object] > [Weeding] > [Add Border], then add a .25 in. border (this value can be changed if needed), this is done to add a tighter outer boundary to the shape than was maybe in place earlier, and to save material.
# Use the Size and Shape window on the right of the screen to rotate or rescale the graphic as needed.
# The origin of the cut, as set earlier, should be in the bottom left corner of the work-space.
# Once you’re ready, click [Cutting] > [OK].
Unloading Material:
Unloading Material:
# Use the directional keys to unspool a small amount of excess material.
# Use the directional keys to unspool a small amount of excess material.