Brother CM100DM operation manual Auto Layout Functions, Scanning a Background Image

Auto Layout Functions

The auto layout functions is useful when you do not wish to waste the material attached to the mat.

Touch in the pattern layout screen (page 35) to perform the auto layout function.

Note

•Depending on the pattern and material to be cut, the patterns may not be cleanly cut if their spacing is too small. In that case, rearrange the patterns to slightly separate them.

•The spacing between arranged patterns can be specified in the settings screen (see “Pattern Interval” on page 24). Perform the auto layout function after every time you adjust the spacing between patterns so the changes are applied.

•Set the number to “3” or higher in the “Pattern Interval” setting when lightweight fabric is attached to the mat with a high tack adhesive fabric support sheet.

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aRearranging By Rotating Patterns to Any Angle This is useful when arranging a large number of patterns in a limited space.

bRearranging By Rotating Patterns 0° or 180° This is useful when arranging the printed design (vertical patterns) on paper or fabric as the material for cutting/drawing or when using the vertical grain.

cRearranging Without Rotating Patterns

This is useful when arranging the printed design on paper or fabric as the material for cutting/drawing or when using the grain.

Scanning a Background Image

In this example, we will use material with a cutout in its upper-left corner as a background image.

Memo

•The background scanning function is also useful when cutting out patterns from material with a design on it. By arranging the patterns on the screen in the desired patterned area of the material, cutouts with a specific design can be created.

•This function cannot be used when an optional scanning mat is used.

aTouch in the pattern layout screen to start the background scanning function.

XThe following message appears.

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