VinylCut 5 Software the Text Tool Properties and Setup, an In-depth Look at the Text Tool

Text have quite a few ways that one is able to set them up, from being able to make words pop out to taking a more subtle background seat. When you choose the text tool in the Tools panel, the properties panel will provide you with…

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 Setting up the Rhinestone Effect (Part 1) Rhinestones Video Mini-Series

Rhinestone in design has come a long way from hand-drawn patterns on thin tracing paper. Technology in VinylCut 5 makes the process of designing with rhinestones easy, allowing you to let your inner artist loose. This is a…

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 the Title Crawl Effect to Create Star Wars Looking Text, Step by Step Video

Ever been a fan of Star Wars and wandered how to make those cool looking distant fade out text? Even though this is one of those legacy effects, It is still one of those effects that when you need it you need it, and no other will…

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 Software how Scaling, Rotating and Flipping Shapes is Used, Step by Step Video

Unlike the transform handles tool, the position and size properties panel allows for a bit more refined changes. Being able to enter in exact sizes for the horizontal and vertical values allows for a more sure outcome, and that's…

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…

VinylCut 5 Software Union, Merge and Grouping What is the Differences, Step by Step Video

Knowing the differences between Union, Merge and Grouping will help you decide when to use Destructive vs Non Destructive editing. Things to keep in mind about destructive vs non destructive editing is that one is more permanent then…

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 the Stencil Bridge Tool and its Directional Constraints, Step by Step Video

The Stencil Bridge tool allows you to quickly and easlity add stencil bridges to your designs. And now with the directional constraint option you able to make a more consistent overall design, by constraining the Vertical, Horizontal…

VinylCut 5 Software Nesting Folders or Putting Folders Inside Folders, Step by Step Video

Nested folders generally make it easier to find specific layers later, because you don't have to sift through all your layers at once. A folder within a folder is usually called a subfolder. You can create any number of subfolders,…

VinylCut 5 the Layer Properties Panel Different Layers Icons, Step by Step Video Guide

When it comes to quick layer management and navigation knowing what the icons looks like is a great start. When you are working in a big project with many layers, being able to quickly identify what the icons mean will save you lots…

VinylCut 5 Software the Layers Panel Properties Introduction, Step by Step Video Guide

In graphics software, layers are the different levels at which one can place an object or image file. Layers can also be used to combine two or more images into a single digital image. For the purpose of editing, working with layers…

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 Blockout Effect a Few Pro Tips to Using it, Step by Step Video

The Blockout effect is a great tool when adding interest to design, but what about saving time? In this tutorial video we'll be looking at how to speedup your design time and keep a clean layout while making blockouts. …

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.