Tag Archive for: Shapes

VinylCut Warp an Object to a Path with the Object on Path Tool, Step by Step Video Guide

When you want an object or shape to have a custom flow or shape to it, then the Warp feature is for you. With the Object on Path tool there are a few different outcomes that one is able achieve, but using the warp option you able…

VinylCut 5 the Simplify Path Feature to Simplify a Vector Shape, Step by Step Video

Simplify Path is used to reduce the number of points required to represent a vector-encoded shape. The operation can be used on Line or shape path layers and removes nodes based upon a proximity value in each shape or lines node in…

VinylCut 5 Software Offset Path Shapes Inner or Outer Distance, Step by Step Video

Do you have vector shapes or cut-lines that are just too thin or thick in its overall size? Using the Offset Path Feature allows you to add a bit more body to that just to skinny cursive text, or remove some body from a shape or text…

VinylCut 5 Software the Split Paths Feature Making Cool Cut-Outs, Step by Step Video

Vinyl Cut 5 lets you create vector images by placing a series of path points on the mat to define a vector shape. When the path is closed, it becomes a shape, but VinylCut 5 also provides tools to break or split a path at any anchor…

VinylCut 5 Software Closing a Vector Path to Make a Shape, Step by Step Video Guide

Vector Paths in VinylCut 5 are open or closed, but how does one close a pre-existing open path. Open and closed paths differ in the following ways: An open path has endpoints. It has a point that it starts at and then one where it…

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…

Styling Shapes In VinylCut 5 to Have Border Shadows or Being Blocked out

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From border shadows to blockouts, this shape styling feature is a great and easy way to do just that. With this feature being non destructive you can easily change the properties or select a new style at any stage. This feature is…

VinylCut 5 How One Can Weld Shapes and Text Non-Destructively, Step by Step Video Guide

Have you ever cut your vinyl and ended up with your design cut into more shapes than needed? Now with the Non destructive Welding feature you able to have your final design cut into fewer shapes,while being able to still edit the…

VinylCut 5 Software Adding Shapes and Text Objects on a Path Using, Step by Step Video

Object on Path is a great feature when creating more dynamic looking designs. This feature is great as it allows you to not only add shapes to paths but text as well. With the follow Path Orientation and Warp To path options you able…

VinylCut 5 Software How You Can Add a Shadow Layer or Contour Cut, Step by Step Video

The Shadow Layer and Contour Cut Effect is a great way to add a nice border or border effect to ones designs. From rounded corners to sharp ones and also choosing the amount of borders to their sizes (Not to mention the other options),…

VinylCut 5 Software the Knife Tool How to Separate and Cutout Shapes, Step by Step Video

The Knife tool allows you to quickly and easily separate shapes or isolate one part of it. To be able to cut shapes with the Knife Tool opens a door to a lot more dynamic designs, and if combined with the close paths option you able…

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 Software Positioning and Aligning Shapes and Objects, Step by Step Video

To be able to position and align shapes in your design to an exact measurement is a must know. If you are creating any professional design with strict design requirements then these two options will soon become your best friends.…

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 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…

VinylCut 5 Group, Ungroup, Break Apart, and Merge The Difference, Step by Step Video

A Group is a collection of shapes that can be moved, resized and scaled together as if it were a single shape. Opposite to the more non destructive approach of the grouping function, the Merge on the other hand is a bit more of a…

VinylCut 5 Software Being Able to Arrange the Layers and Shapes Order, Step by Step Video

When one is working on larger projects or designs, understanding the layer arrangement is a must. It's a bit like scrapbooking or building a house, you do not put your tiles under your foundation but on top, likewise in scrapbooking…

VinylCut 5 Software the Blockout Effect to Make Interesting Graphics, Step by Step Video

This is a great addition to the VinylCut 5 program allowing you to create a knockout effect. Being able to make blockouts on graphics adds a great sense of interest to the final designs.You will be able to take something generic and…

VinylCut 5 Software the Lattice Effect and What Not to Do With it, Step by Step Video

Being able to make cutouts with the Lattice Effect is a great way to spice up those designs. Using it in the wrong way however will make you work more then you can imagine, so how do we do it right from the start.

VinylCut 5 Software the Line Fill Effect How You Can Fill a Shape, Step by Step Video

To fill shapes in VinylCut 5 with the Line Fill Effect will turn those shapes into some interesting patterns. There's a few nice setting you can use for the Line Fill Effect, but with the Cross Hatch option you able to make from simple…

VinylCut 5 Easily Duplicate and Rotate Objects Around a Point, Step by Step Video Guide

In VinylcCut 5 there are many different ways to rotate an object, but when it comes to rotating it around a certain point with a copy of it, things can be a bit tricky. The Duplicate Rotate is a super quick and easy way to duplicate…

VinylCut 5 Software Duplicating Shapes and Autofill the Mate, Step by Step Video Guide

Duplicating shapes. You could draw a shape multiple times, but it's easier to duplicate the shape automatically. One can also with the Duplicate and Autofill options in VinylCut 5 quickly fill the whole mate in order to not waste…