KLIC-N-KUT KNK Force, User Manual

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The SCAL Library provides a number of useful functions:
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It contains a collection of over 300 pre-installed shapes, organized into 16 subfolders
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It displays complete character sets for all fonts currently installed
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You can organize your own shapes and projects into separate folders and view thumbnails for selecting
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You can assign commonly-used shapes and projects to a Favorites folder for quicker access
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It provides access to designs and projects downloaded from the eshape Store
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The Library automatically opens every tim
e you open SCAL. If you’ve closed it, the
Library can be
reopened by using one of the following:
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Click on Library icon on the upper Toolbar
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Press Ctrl+1
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Go to Window>Library
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To add a shape from the Library to the Cutting Mat , click on the thumbnail for that shape or drag the shape
onto the Cutting Mat. Note there are other categories within the Library listed on the left side. Check out
the various subfolders of shapes as they are a great resource while learning SCAL and testing out your
cutter.
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Further details on organizing and fully utilizing the Library is covered in Section 4.03 .
3.04 Properties Panel
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The Properties Panel is located on the right side of the screen. Seven large icons represent seven different
panels that you will frequently switch between:
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Document Panel : contains the properties related to the Cutting Mat . Refer to Section 3.06.
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Position & Size Panel : contains properties and manipulation functions related to any currently-
selected shapes in the project. Refer to Sections 5.04, 5.05.1, 5.06, 5.08, 5.18.
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Fill & Stroke Panel : contains properties for the fill and for the stroke on any currently-selected
shapes in the project. Refer to Sections 5.14 and 5.15.