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Revision as of 09:11, 19 July 2021
Machines
AR-24 VINYL CUTTER
Resources and guides: Official GCC website
Software
Inkscape
To create vector designs
Great Cut
Import .DXF files into Great Cut
Type Based Design
How to covert type (font) to outline
Open Inkscape Type the word Select and change the font (don't worry about the size of the font) Select the word by highlighting it Go to menu PATH > OBJECT TO PATH The word is now a path (not editable) Got to menu FILE > SAVE AS > select file type .DXF Save file
How to cut design
Open Great Cut Go to menu FILE > IMPORT Locate the .DXF file Select the design by highlighting it Resize the artwork using the toolbar settings H x W Move the artwork to the bottom left of the canvas (XY) Select the design by highlighting it Go to menu FILE > OUTPUT Check media width size matches the media in the machine Click OUTPUT to start cutting