Gerber OMEGA CP, Reference Manual

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456 Chapter 41:
Adding Shadows
The Both parameter in the Shadow dialog box assigns the correct cut and print attributes to
each shape. You must specify a fill color before you can use Both. The status bar on the bottom
of your work surface indicates the current fill and vinyl. The Fill field contains an X, as
illustrated below , when a current fill color has not yet been chosen.
To create a printed job using Both
1
Create your design.
2
Click the Color Selection tool and select the shape(s).
3
Choose a fill color from a foil palette.
4
Deselect the shape.
5
Choose a second color from the palette.
6
Select the shape with the Selection tool.
7
Click Tools > Shadow to open the Shadow dialog box.
8
In the Shadow dialog box choose the shadow type.
9
Set the size and placement of the shadow.
10
Choose Both.
11
Click Continue. The result appears in the working area.
12
Press F8 to display the colors.
The following shows how the single piece of vinyl is printed and cut. The original shape and
shadow are printed in their assigned fill colors, and then a composite of the entire shape is cut
from the vinyl.