Gerber OMEGA CP Reference Manual page 413

1 Digitize the shape start point (S) with button 1.
2 Digitize the horizontal line by clicking on the next point with button 1.
3 Click 4 (F12) Start Curve Abrupt and digitize the first curve point with button 1.
4 End the curve with button 4 (F12) and digitize the point with button 1.
5 Digitize the straight line segment with button 1.
6 Start the abrupt curve with button 4 (F12) and digitize the point with
button 1.
7 End the curve by clicking button 4 (F12) and close the shape with button 3 (End).
Complete the fleur-de-lis
You now have enough shapes to complete the fleur-de-lis by duplicating the left petal and base,
and flipping the copies to make right-handed shapes.
To complete the fleur-de-lis
1 In Composer, drag a vertical guideline to the center of the center petal.
2 Select the left petal and left base.
3 Click Edit > Copy.
4 Click Layout > Snap to Guidelines to turn on this option.
5 Click Shape > Flip X and put cursor on the vertical guideline. The shapes appear on
the opposite side of the guideline.
6 Click Edit > Paste Back to return the copied shapes to the original positions.
Exercise 2: Digitizing the dove
This exercise uses a figure that might be found on a monument. It has open shapes and
consecutive curves. Photocopy the dove, then mark and digitize it. You will also need to draw
the baseline and mark where you will digitize the lower left and upper right corners.
Tip: You may want to enlarge the dove to make it easier to work with.
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