Functions on the Cricut Create
™
machine
The
Center Point
function cuts a character(s) centered on a
designated point. It is only available in the Landscape mode.
This function is useful for cutting shapes around images on pho-
tographs or patterned paper. To use the
Center Point
function,
move the cutting blade using the Blade Navigation Buttons
until the blade is over the center of the cut. Press the
Center
Point
button until it is backlit in green. Then make your character
selection(s), press
CUT
, and the machine will cut the character
with the blade position you set as the center of the cut.
The
Flip
function creates a flipped (or mirrored) image cut of
characters. To use the
Flip
function, press the
Flip
button until it
is backlit in green. Then make your character(s) selection, press
CUT
, and the machine will cut a flipped version of the selection
on the display.
TIP: Even with the
Center Point
function activated, a character will still cut proportion-
ate to the Key Height Character unless
Real Dial Size
is selected. For example, a lower-
case letter may not cut exactly centered over the center point because it is being cut
proportionate to the Key Height Character. Press
Real Dial Size
for a centered cut.
TIP: To turn off modes and functions, simply press the specific mode or function button
again until the button is no longer backlit in green.
Sizing
Characters in the Cricut cutting system are measured from the lowest possible point
to the highest possible point. In font sets, the character shown in red is the Key Height
Character. This is usually the tallest character in any one font set. All other characters
will be sized in proportion to the Key Height Character, unless
Real Dial Size
is selected.
In shape sets, some images are also cut in proportion to other shapes. See the hand-
book for shape cartridges to get the details on specific cuts.
If
Real Dial Size
is selected, all characters will be sized according to the selected dial
size, rather than cutting proportionate to the Key Height Character or the base shape.
TIP: Only one dial size can be selected for each cut, and that dial size will be applied
to all characters on the display. For example, you cannot select an
A
at 1
"
(2.54 cm)
and then immediately select a
B
at 2
"
(5.08 cm) in the same cut. We recommend you
check the size appearing on the LCD screen prior to pressing the
CUT
button.
Cutting on Lightweight or Heavyweight Materials
Your Cricut Create machine can cut a variety of materials. For an optimal cut on light-
weight materials such as vellum or heavyweight materials such as thick cardstock, you
may need to adjust the blade depth, the speed of the cut, and/or the cut pressure (all
discussed below).
TIP: To cut back over the same exact path of a previous cut, press the
Load Paper
button
immediately after the cut is completed. The blade will return to home position. Then
press the
Repeat Last
button and
CUT
again to cut over the path of the previous cut.
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