Gerber OMEGA CP Reference Manual page 384

370 Chapter 33:
Adding Cutlines to Artwork
Image Resolution
Image resolution as set in the Image Fill dialog box does not affect decal cut results around
images. If decal cut results have too many points, you can:
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Resample the original image in an image editing program to make it higher resolution,
then import it into Composer and generate Decal Cut again.
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Once the decal cut results are generated, use the Thin command or the Detail Edit
Smooth tool to reduce and smooth the points in the decal cut results.
Using Decal Cut on vector shapes
Decal Cut produces a cut line, clipping path, or both a cut line and clipping path on vector
shapes. If your vector shapes have cuts assigned to them, these cut shapes remain after the decal
To add a cut line, clipping path or both to vector shapes
1 In Composer, select one or more vector shapes with either the Selection or Color
Selection pointer.
2 Click Tools > Generate Decal Cut to open the Decal Cut dialog box.
3 Choose Cut Only, Clipping Path Only, or Both.
4 Click OK. The decal cut results are placed directly on top of the originals as a cut only
shape, clipping path, or both a clipping path and a cut shape. The decal cut results are
grouped, making it easier to isolate them.
5 Once decal cut results are generated, you can:
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Use the Detail Edit Smooth tool or use Shape > Thin to reduce the points and
make the decal cut results less jagged.
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Use Tools > Outline with a positive offset value and Keep Originals off to create
a gap between the print objects and decal cut.
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Use Tools > Outline with a negative offset value and Keep Originals off to create
a cutline that is slightly smaller than the print objects to reduce print to cut
registration gaps between the print objects and decal cut.
Overlapping objects
Decal Cut generates a perimeter decal cut or clipping path on print-only or cut/print objects
even if they are overlapping.