I understand the Versaworks spot color for contour cut. I understand the contour button on the program. However, I can not figure how to constrict the cutline so I dont need bleed with artwork. On my other software I can tell it to go -.001 offset for example. This technique also helps with pixelated edges of items.
I tried the Chat or send ticket, but it NEVER works for Corel. Hopefully, you here can point me in the right direction.
Thank you, I see that the outline tool when doing this wont work on multiples. For example, I did what you suggested, and it worked on 1 object after I converted to curves. Is there a way to do it on multiple items at once? Id like to know your macro as well especially if I have to do each and every object separate.
At least I know its possible with Corel.
Prior, I tried to convert outline to object to separate it from fill, then tried to inside contour, and it doesnt work as it wont fill a closed vector back in with color.
I did answer you question, I said yes but not in a 1 click solution.
Try this macro. You can tweak the color you want the inset cut line to be. Tested with CD ver2020
Sub ContourInsideCut()ActiveDocument.BeginCommandGroup "CreateContourSameAsFilled" Dim s As Shape, e As Effect, sr As ShapeRange Dim dVal# Dim col As New Color ActiveDocument.Unit = cdrInch Set sr = ActiveSelectionRange Optimization = True For Each s In sr If s Is Nothing Then Exit Sub If s.Type = cdrContourGroupShape Then Exit Sub If s.Fill.Type = cdrUniformFill Then col.CopyAssign s.Fill.UniformColor If s.Fill.Type = cdrUniformFill Then col.CopyAssign s.Fill.UniformColor If s.Fill.Type = cdrNoFill Then col.CMYKAssign 45, 45, 45, 100 dVal = 0.03 'set offset here Set e = s.CreateContour With e.Contour .Direction = cdrContourInside .Offset = dVal .Steps = 1 .FillColor = col .SpacingAcceleration = 0 .ColorAcceleration = 0 .EndCapType = cdrContourRoundCap .CornerType = cdrContourCornerRound .MiterLimit = 15 End With Set sr = e.Separate sr(2).RemoveFromSelection sr(1).Fill.ApplyNoFill sr(1).Outline.Color.RGBAssign 0, 0, 0 'set your color preference here sr(1).Outline.Width = 0.003 Next s Optimization = False ActiveWindow.RefreshActiveDocument.EndCommandGroupEnd Sub
Here is the inside cut applied in CorelDRAW, it's a .004 inside cut done with the contour. The green would print the color of the number 2, you see the trimmed off area, the blue represents the cut area and the black line the cut line. The black outline in my example is assigned my spot color CutContour for VersaWorks or Rasterlynk.
Unfortunately, your method produces an unacceptable amount of error in the size of the cut object. In your posted example image above there would be an 8/100th" amount reduction in the height and width, .04 multiplied by 2. In my example there would be an .008" reduction in height and width, that 8/1000th".
In my 10-digit example posted your method would add 8/10th" of space between the letters in the 10 number example I show. That's unacceptable in quality work with strings of alpha numeric content.
In the CorelDRAW world that I live in I could not cut my letters as you do, my clients would not accept the induced errors in output verses the proof. I'll post an example of why not. In my example what I show as a proof, matches exactly what I produce when manufactured.
The way I do mine is the show the proof with color alpha numeric content simply filled with the print or media color, then to manufacture I remove the fill of the alpha numeric content, add a CutContour outline and add a slightly oversized fill block behind the alpha numeric content if print color is needed.
I looked at Flexi years ago and while it has some nice features for cut vinyl work it is seriously lacking for the architectural art signage and archival print work. At that time, it was expensive and lacking what I needed and at $828 a year now on a monthly subscription it has gotten worse. Yes quick mass production od cut vinyl may not be CorelDRAWs strong point it's less that $23 a month and produces the high-end digital files I need.