KLIC-N-KUT KNK Force, User Manual

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However, if the T-shirt had internal details, such as a pocket, then Blackout could not be used as the
entire pocket would have been ignored. In this situation, Single Line Threshold is the better choice:
7.03.6 Monochrome Trace: PNG Files and the Alpha Channel Option
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PNG files with a transparent background are the easiest files to trace because the software can readily
identify where the invisible background starts and ends. Furthermore, when you load a PNG file into the
Trace Image window, an option will pop up if a transparent background is identified:
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Note that it wasn’t necessary to adjust the
Contrast setting because of the transparent background. This
will not always be the case if there are internal cut lines that are needed. But in a case where just an outside
trace is required, then leaving
Contrast at the default of 127 will usually work.
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Contrast:
It shouldn’t be necessary to adjust this setting because of the transparent background
With Blackou t unchecked With Blackout checked
Original image Preview of trace with
Blackout checked
Preview of trace with
Single Line Threshold
increased
Select Monochrome
Alpha Channel
box will appear and
be checked if file is
a transparent PNG
Preview
–
trace
appears and needs
no changes to
Contrast