Tag Archive for: Paths

VinylCut 5 the Path Front Minus Back and Back Minus Front, Step by Step Video Guide

Removing path shapes from the fornt or back layer to make interesting border shapes and designs. This is a great way to first make a shape design that you would like to cut-out on a card or vinyl. With the option to choose ether the…

VinylCut 5 Software Setting Your Line Styles for Shapes And Paths, Step by Step Video

Being able to set the shapes and paths line style is great when making custom cut lines. You will notice that there are a few nice default presets to choose from. With the custom edit bottom one is able to set the dash and gap spaces…

VinylCut 5 the Exclude Feature Making Cut-Outs on Your Designs, Step by Step Video Guide

When one wants to make a cut-out of pre existing shapes or make a cool bookmark or custom card cut-outs, then make sure you do check out the Exclude Path Feature in VinylCut 5. This tool is also great for cutting shapes like circles…

VinylCut 5 the Path Intersection Feature to Make New Unique Shapes, Step by Step Video Guide

When one wants to make new and exciting shapes from two pre existing ones, then the Path Intersection Feature is the tool for you. This will allow you to cut-out any shape that overlaps another shape, the more you play with this path…

VinylCut 5 the Weld Style and Union Paths What is the Difference, Step by Step Video Guide

The difference will all depend on the outcome which you are looking at achieving. If you going for a more final set in stone approach then the Union Paths is for you, but if you would like to keep your options open the the Weld Styles…

VinylCut 5 the Union Feature How to Use it and Where To Locate it, Step by Step Video

When sending a final design to a cutter as a pdf or svg file using the Union feature will help to keep the design outcome consistent. The Union Feature is also a great way to make new and interesting shapes to use in your designs,…

VinylCut 5 What is a Vector Path or Shape and Where to Find it, Step by Step Video

In graphics design, a vector path is a drawn or generated outline that represents a series of smooth straight vector lines instead of raster dots or bitmap dots. Vector art is a technical term that refers to the use of mathematical…