Digital Die Cutting with Sandy McCauley
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Trim and Extend
Today, I was asked about the purpose of Trim and Extend in the Polyarc editing window in KNK Studio. Well, these two functions are VERY cool... when they work! I have found simple cases in which they serve their intended purpose which is to trim (shorten) paths to...
Color Selection in KNK Studio
How can I color thee? Let me count the ways... There are SO very many tips and tricks with color selection that it's hard to name them all, but here are a few to get you started. First off, you can grab a sample file to play with from this link: Sample File for Color...
KNK Studio versus KNK Studio Element
On May 1, I posted the differences between the regular KNK Studio and KNK Studio GE. Now the question has arisen about the differences between regular KNK Studio and KNK Studio Element. It's my understanding that the Element version only installs the drivers for the...
From Corel to KNK In a Flash!
Before I get to today's topic, note that I added a subscribing link to the right side menu for anyone wanting to be notified about new posts here. :)Okay... anyone out there use Corel Draw? Well there's a real cool tie-in between this program and KNK Studio where you...
A Miscellany of Useful Tips
I had several new things that popped up this weekend, so I think I'll just cover all three in one post: (1) A couple of new links to recommend: http://www.picsearch.com/(type in anything you are seeking and it will find images all over the Internet with that name in...
The Hottest of the Hot Keys!
If you've never browsed Appendix A of the KNK Studio, KNK Studio GE or the Design Master User Manual, then you should take an hour, sit down with your favorite "hot" beverage and play with these "hot" shortcuts! Note that it took 3 pages in each of those manuals to...
What’s the Purpose of the Mask?
Well, I finally looked it up today and it has a VERY useful purpose! As you know, in KNK Studio, you can create an outline (shadow mat) using Tranform>Outline. Up on the Smart Bar, you will find an icon on the far right which you can indent for masking or outdent...
Identifying PDF Types
Here's a question I get at least twice a week: How do I tell if my PDF file is raster or vector after I import it into Klic-N-Kut Studio?Answer: Great question! And here are some general guidelines I use to figure it out:(1) Select the image and go to:...
Make a "Note" of This!
This is a BIGGIE for those of you who design files to share or sell to others. Definitely take note (and pardon the pun, in advance)!There is a Notes function in Klic-N-Kut Studio which allows one to add text labels and instructions to files that will then be ignored...
Anchors Away!!!
I heard from a KNK Studio user today who wanted to know how to get rid of some weird icon in the middle of her selected object. I immediately knew the solution as this has come up before. Note the first diagram above shows the weird icon which will appear in the...