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Trace line doesn’t A node is added to
follow shape here. break segment and
segments are
dragged inward.

 Manual tracing: One of the quickest ways to manually trace a raster image is to simply click/click/click
around the image and then use node and segment editing to move paths and nodes to more closely
align with the original image and to adjust segments for smoother cutting.

 Improving a cut: If you have problems with a particular location on a cut shape, examine the nodes in
that location. You may find a cluster of nodes or a sharp cusp. Edit the segment and then retest the cut.
 Modifying poorly designed files: Sometimes you will pick up free files that prove to not quite work the
way you expected. Examples are often fold-up templates where corners and fold lines do not quite
meet. Having the ability to move segments and nodes can perfect these kinds of designs and provide
cleaner and more professional end products.

7.14 Reconnecting Broken Segments

 A shape that appears closed but will not fill with color has one or more broken segments. In many cases, it’s
not necessary to close the path because often the disconnected nodes are so close to one another that a
closed cut will still be obtained. However, you may still wish to have your shapes fill so that you can better
see what the final design will be.

 If you cannot easily see where the segment is broken, select the Measure Tool from the Node Mode
Toolbar and then hover over the shape. Because a cut will always begin at a disconnected node on an
open shape, the green direction arrow will show where the cut begins, thus indicating where the segment is
broken.

Green arrow
indicates where the
path is broken

 There are several ways to connect open segments. The first one listed below is restricted in its application.
Any of the others can be used to close one broken segment at a time.

Using Fuse n’ Weld

 If the shape has many tiny gaps where the nodes to be connected are within close proximity, then refer back
to Fuse n’ Weld portion of Section 7.04.

Using Edit Paths at Node Level (Node Edit Tool):

 Select the broken segment and then right click on the end node that is not connected to another segment.
The following menu appears:

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