10.08 Path Details and Reverse Path
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Sometimes a cutting issue can be resolved by reversing the direction of a cut. In SCAL, the cut direction
(clockwise versus counterclockwise) can be checked using the following steps:
Select the shape, right-click and select Path>Path Details.
A window will open. On the left side is a list of the paths in the order they will cut. Click on any path in
the list and that path will turn red:
Highlight a path
Select the next path in the list and you will then be able to determine the direction of the cut:
Select the next path in
the cut order list.
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To reverse the direction of a path, use either of the following after selecting the shape:
Right-click and select Path>Reverse Path
Go to Path>Reverse Path
10.09 Line Fill
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The Line Fill function creates a line or hatch fill pattern, typically used for engraving with an engraving tool.
It can also be used for coloring in shapes with a pen or embossing some materials with an embosser.
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To access this function, select a shape and go to Effects>Line Fill:
The path selected in the list
will turn red.
This path will cut next,
thus the path direction
is clockwise.
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