User Guide - SunTek TruCut
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1. refer to image 7 1 amp 7 2 Quthrie 4p 0 00 Th m Coe Ld Window oa Fa 7 1 Outline is selected 7 2 Close Button TruCut User Guide Outlining Pattern for Wrapping and Adding Relief Cuts continued 8 To add Relief cuts in the corners the path will need to be edited With the pattern selected click on the amp Edit Path Icon 9 Using the zoom tool zoom into a corner that will require a relief cut 10 Select nodes in the corner and delete so that the corner is flattened off but does not cross over into the original pattern Now double click on the straight line to add a point You can now drag this point close to the original patterns corner without crossing over Your relief cut for that corner is done Zoom to each corner that needs a relief cut and repeat this step Once all relief cuts are made click the Apply Button on the Edit Path Toolbar 11 Select the original pattern and press the Delete Key on the keyboard or the Clear Icon 12 Select the edited pattern and any holes that were saved and click on the Make Path Icon 13 Turn the Show Fill back on by clicking the amp Show Fill Icon Click the following link to view a video demonstrating the above steps in action Video C Outlining a pattern 20 TruCut User Guide Save Edited Pattern The following steps are an overview of saving the edited pattern from TruCut 1 Click File on the top left navigation bar and select2. SunTek WINDOW FILMS TruCut User Guide SunTek s Exclusive PPF and Window Tint Cutting Software Table of Contents Contact Information Copyright Notice Introduction to TruCut Installing TruCut Part 1 Program Installation Part 2 Plotter Installation Part 3 Launching TruCut Working With TruCut Selecting Film Width Selecting Database amp Vehicle Year Make and Model Nesting Group Nesting amp Cutting Pattern Edit Remove Delete Sensor or Emblem Outlining Pattern for Wrapping and Adding Relief Cuts Save Pattern Hot Key and Shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts Function Keys 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 22 TruCut User Guide SunTek ruCut WNDOWFLMS Technical Support For technical support please contact the following Alan Agee 216 632 4991 ext 430 Josh Rodgers 2 6 632 4991 ext 428 Andrew Joyce 216 632 4991 ext 431 Website Support www suntektrucut com www suntekfilms com www commonwealthlaminating com 3 TruCut User Guide Copyright Notice No part of this publication may be reproduced mechanically or electronically or in any form without the prior written permission of Commonwealth Laminating amp Coating Inc CLC The software described in this manual is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of such license The information in this manual is for informat
3. TruCut User Guide Selecting a Specific Pattern Nesting and Group Nesting continued The difference between Nest and Group Nest When selecting the Nest button patterns will group as close as possible maximizing film efficiency and minimizing waste Refer to image 4 4 Group When selecting the Group button patterns will group in the same layout seen in the pattern view necessary for window tint patterns due to orientation required for heat shrinking keep ing the same format Refer to image 4 5 j j f f J 4 4 Clicking the Nest button 4 5 Clicking the Group button 14 TruCut User Guide Pattern Edit The following steps are an overview of applying a pattern edit in TruCut 1 Click the pattern to edit pattern will turn RED A duplicate of the selected pattern should be created before editing To make a duplicate select the pattern and press the Ctrl D keys on your keyboard or click the 4 Duplicate Icon This places a duplicate directly on top of the existing pattern To see the changes that will take place between the two patterns you will need to turn the fill color off To do this press the Alt S keys on your keyboard 2 With the pattern duplicated and selected push the letter E on your keyboard blue nodes will appear on selected pattern refer to image 5 1 3 Holding down the Shift key draw a box using your mouse around the nodes you wou
4. Save As 2 Name the file your file name preference 3 Select a folder destination to save the pattern file default will be My Documents folder 4 Click Save Easily access saved pattern for similar paint protection vehicle cuts Simply open saved pattern and cut dit Layout Arrange Cut View Options Help Ctrl S Shift Ctrl S Control Panel Find File Install Exit 1 CATruCut 2010 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO TCF 2 C TruCut 2008 2012 AUDI A5_COUPE TCF 3 CATruCut 2010 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA TCF 4 CATruCut 2011 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE S TCF 5 CATruCut 2011 2011 PORSCHE 911 TURBO S TCF More Click File to access Save As option Ctrl S Shift Ctrl S Control Panel Find File Install Exit 1 CATruCut 2010 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO TCF 2 CATruCut 2008 2012 AUDI A5_COUPE TCF 3 CATruCut 2010 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA TCF 4 CATruCut 2011 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE S TCF 5 CATruCut 2011 2011 PORSCHE 911_TURBO_S TCF More gt Save pattern using Save As option 21 TruCut User Guide TruCut Shortcut Keys The following shortcut Keys allow quick and easy software func tion FUNCTION Z Zoom To Selected P Pan State Ctrl A Select All Ctrl Double Click Unlocks Selected Pattern Ctrl D Duplicate Ctrl F Make Custom Film Width Alt S Toggles Show Fill E Edit Path Space Bar Backs out of
5. Note For technical assistance refer to contact information on page 3 7 TruCut User Guide Part 2 Plotter Installation continued Selected driver Jaguar Iy MAE aan HPGL Standard I X e ROLAND GX 40 ze Toggle Pull Cut Copies E i fi zl Mirror 2 1 Plotting Defaults i ar Krite z Use driver copies Axis swa Multi cut p Weed border Cut by color Pounce Stack copies Jog Origin jog Move r Object start point aay Cut x move 0 000 EI Page Curent C Y move o 000 G Mec C Sign blank C op J Right TE 2 2 Select Driver m Port location I cowi Communications Port r Current COMM settings 9600 n 8 1 p Edit 9600 Baud rate N 5 Parity fe Data bits fi J Stop bits Hardware Flow control 2 3 Port Tab amp Port Location 2 5 Apply amp Close 8 TruCut User Guide Launching TruCut The following steps are an overview of launching TruCut 1 Click the TruCut icon on your desktop or select the TruCut software icon in your program menu 2 Allow TruCut program 10 15 seconds to launch TruCut database will automatically update during the launching process This may occur on a weekly or monthly basis depending on the software update schedule Contact technical support regarding software updat
6. age 6 3 Click the following links to view a video demonstrating the above steps in action Video A Pattern Edit Video B Remove or Delete Sensors 17 TruCut User Guide Remove Delete Sensors or Emblem From Pattern continued 6 1 Select area to delete 6 2 Push the Delete button on your keyboard 6 3 Click Apply to save pattern edit 18 TruCut User Guide Outlining Pattern for Wrapping and Adding Relief Cuts 19 While holding the Ctrl Key Double Click the desired pattern to unlock While holding the Shift and Alt keys Left click and Hold while dragging the mouse This will create a duplicate of the selected pattern that can be placed anywhere on the screen Once the pattern is located on the screen where you wish the duplicate to be placed release all the buttons at once to create the duplicate If the pattern has holes that need to remain their current size follow this procedure otherwise skip to step 4 a With the pattern selected click on the W Break Path Icon Select only the portion to be outlined and click the Duplicate Icon Turn off the Show Fill by clicking the amp Show Fill Icon With pattern selected click on the amp Outline Icon In the Outline toolbar ensure that Outline is selected and Inline is deselected In the Outline Thickness box enter the desired amount you wish to add to your pattern Press enter then click the Close Button on the Outline Toolbar
7. current command 4 FS F ra F9 Flo Fil r2 C JoCSJC e So n amp 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 delete enter caps lock return gt X C V N M shift shift alt 3 3 alt a 22 TruCut User Guide COMMONWEALTH LAMINATING amp COATING INC www suntekfilms com 2013 Commonwealth Laminating amp Coating Inc Made in the USA
8. e questions Internet should always be connected SunTek TruCut Magick Image Processing Library ion 6 2 Copyright 1999 2006 ImageMagick Studio LLC a non profit organization dedicated to making software imaging solutions freely svailable See license file for full details TruCut Launching Screen 9 TruCut User Guide Selecting Film Width The following steps are an overview of selecting the film width in TruCut 1 Click the Film Width drop down menu refer to image 3 1 and select from the following options e 12 inch e 18 inch e 20 inch e 24 inch e 30 inch e 36 inch e 40 inch e 48 inch e 60 inch File Edit Layout Arrange Cut Transform View Options Help Swe Fim Width Film Length D Oir Ofin TO 60 Inch 288 00 ir uium 18 Inch Type Year tke 9 inch verdes Tint 24 Inch 30 Inch 36 Inch 1 3 1 Selecting Film Width 10 TruCut User Guide Selecting Pattern Database and Vehicle Year Make and Model The following steps are an overview of selecting the desired Pattern Database and Vehicle Year Make and Model in TruCut 1 First choose your database type either Window Tint or Paint Protection refer to image 3 2 2 Click the Year drop down menu and select from the list of vehicle year options refer to image 3 3 3 Click the Make drop down menu and select from the list of vehicle make options refer to image 3 4 3 Click the Model d
9. ional use only is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment of CLC CLC assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document TruCut and PPF are registered trademarks of Commonwealth Laminating amp Coating Inc 4 TruCut User Guide Installing TruCut An orange USB security dongle is provided with TruCut to prevent unauthorized use or pirating of software This dongle is a flash drive that plugs into a standard USB port of the computer and is transparent to other applications Only TruCut is aware of the device Connect your orange dongle BEFORE installing your TruCut software Policy On Lost Or Stolen Dongles e The USB dongle provided with TruCut is your proof of purchase If the dongle is lost or stolen that is equivalent to losing the entire software package and a new package of TruCut must be purchased e Inthe event of a damaged dongle that must be replaced there is a nominal fee for EXCHANGING a new dongle for the older dongle where the older dongle must be reclaimed by Commonwealth Laminating amp Coating Inc CLC 5 TruCut User Guide Part 1 Program Installation The following steps will walk you through the installation of TruCut 1 Insert the orange USB dongle into an open USB port on your computer 2 Insert the TruCut DVD into your DVD ROM drive The Install Wizard should start a
10. ld like to edit nodes will turn RED when selected refer to image 5 2 4 Using the arrow keys on your keyboard move the points in the direction of your desired edit refer to image 5 3 amp 5 4 Each press of the arrow key will move the selected nodes 1 16 of an inch 5 Delete nodes from a pattern by selecting the nodes and clicking Delete on your keyboard refer to page 19 6 Click Apply at the top of your screen to save the edited patterns Clicking Apply will only save the pattern until the software is closed To save the pattern edit for later use select the Save As function and save to your desktop folder 15 TruCut User Guide Pattern Edit continued 5 3 Before Edit 5 4 After Edit 16 TruCut User Guide Remove Delete Sensors or Emblem From Pattern The following steps are an overview of removing unwanted unnecessary cut outs from a pattern i e emblems and sensors 1 Click the pattern to edit pattern will turn RED With the pattern selected push the letter E on your keyboard or click the amp Edit Path icon blue nodes will appear on selected pattern 3 Holding down the Shift key draw a box using your mouse around the nodes you would like to edit nodes will turn RED when selected refer to image 6 1 4 Once all cut outs are selected for deletion press the delete key on your keyboard refer to image 6 2 5 Click Apply to save the edited pattern refer to im
11. rop down menu and select from the 11 list of vehicle model options refer to image 3 5 If your desired vehicle year make or model is not an option please contact technical support File Edit Layout Arrange Cut Transform View Options Help Size Film Width Film Length 0 00irx0 00in TO 60 Inch 288 00 in al Type Year Make Model Window Tint l l i Window Tint Paint Protection 3 2 Select Database Window Tint or Paint Protection TruCut User Guide Selecting Vehicle Year Make and Model continued File Edit Layout Arrange Cut Transform View Options Help Size Film width Film Length 0 00ire lt 0 00in T1 40 Inch 289 00 in Film Width Custom 394 v 3 4 Select Vehicle Make 3 5 Select Vehicle Model 12 TruCut User Guide Nesting Group Nesting amp Cutting The following steps are an overview of cutting a specific pattern in TruCut 1 2A os 13 Hold down the left button on your mouse and draw a box around your desired pattern refer to image 4 1 Holding the Shift Key while holding the left button on your mouse will allow you to select multiple patterns Pattern will highlight in RED refer to image 4 2 Click the Nest or Group button refer to image 4 3 Click Cut to begin the cutting process on the plotter 4 1 Selecting the Pattern BUMPER LEVEL 3 Film Ublzed D DO 4 3 Nesting Selected Pattern
12. utomatically If the install wizard fails to start automatically start the installation process manually From the Start menu choose Run to open the Run dialog box Click Browse and locate the setup exe file that is on the DVD in the DVD ROM drive Click Open to choose the setup exe file Click OK to close the Run dialog 3 Proceed with each stage of the Install Wizard Instructions are provided at each stage 4 When the Install Wizard is complete proceed to Part 2 Plotter Installation 6 TruCut User Guide Part 2 Plotter Installation Now that TruCut has been installed you are ready to install your plotter The following steps are an overview of the plotter installation process 1 Left click on the Cut menu refer to image 2 1 Left click Plotting Defaults refer to image 2 1 3 Inthe Select Driver Box ensure that the correct plotter is selected refer to image 2 2 Left click the Setup button refer to image 2 2 5 Left click the Port tab refer to image 2 3 6 In the Port Location box select the appropriate port location for your plotter refer to image 2 3 If your plotter is a GCC the correct port will be at the bottom of the list Unknown USB USBO T Left click the Apply then the OK buttons Inthe Cut box select Sign Blank only refer to image 2 4 9 Left click the Apply then the Close buttons refer to image 2 5 10 TruCut is now ready to cut
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