10.10 Pierce
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The Pierce function creates holes for punch tools. This can be used to create pergamano designs and
paper embroidery patterns.
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To access this function, select a shape and go to Effects>Pierce:
Enter desired spacing
between holes
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Note that even though you see "X" shapes on the screen, the cutter head will be making downward punch
movements.
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At this time, there is no editing available for a pattern created using the Pierce function. If you find that your
design has holes that are not evenly spaced, try altering the spacing by tiny increments and clicking on
Preview.
For example, the star shape used above shows uneven spacing when a value of 0.25" is entered. Note
how the star has holes too close to one another at the upper points:
Gradually increasing the Spacing didn't immediately result in an acceptable pattern until 0.253" was
entered. Then the pattern looked even:
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If you have a shape that has the Pierce effect applied and want to remove it (even after the file has been
saved and re-opened), select the shape and go to Object>Remove Effects.
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For more information on using a punch tool, refer to Section 12.07.
Click here to manually
update the preview
Click OK when done
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