Make-the-Cut Software- Layers

Using MTC version 2.0.3

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Main Layer Settings

By using any of those options circled in YELLOW it will affect the “Sub Layers.”

Every item that is under the main layer is called a Sub Layer.

They Each come with their own “sub features” which will be covered on another page.

These “Sub Layers” will help you stay organized, and of course you can double click the text to give them meaningful names.

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Main Layer Settings (Cont)

The main settings contain the following.

Show/Hide – (Eyeball)

Lock – (Locks the Layer from being edited/moved)

Color Picker – (Choose a color for that layer)

Delete (Not Shown) this deletes that layer

Arrows – Not shown when unless more than one layer is present.

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Expanding Main Layers

Click the Plus sign on the left to expand a particular layer group.

By expanding you can see that you can modify individual “Sub Layer” settings, like moving layers up and down, changing colors, or even deleting a particular layer.

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Labeling Your Layers

Staying organized is pretty easy with the new Layer system. All you have to do is double click on the text and you are able to rename your layer.

In this example we have One Main Layer, and Three Sub Layers.

Each Sub Layers have their own Properties and we will be discussing it.

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Color Picker (Global)

This is what I call a global color picker. It will affect every color that is contained in this group layer.

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New Layer

Add a new layer is easy. Just click the Big Green Plus sign on the lower left corner to add a new layer.

This will help you stay organized, when you’re trying to do a multi cut project that calls for layers.

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Sub Layers

Sub layers the layers underneath a “Main Layer”

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Color Picker

This is used to choose the color. By choosing this button change what is on that layer.

It has no effect on layers below

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Delete Layer Button

Clicking this button you are able to delete everything that is in that layer.

Note: The reason “Group Layer” doesn’t have a delete button is because it is my only “Main” layer.

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Green Arrows

The green arrows move the layers up and down. Think of it as a sandwich and you like the lettuce on top and it is currently on the bottom.

Just select the bottom layer and move it up to the top by clicking on the arrows.

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Right Clicking Layers

Right clicking a layer will bring up a short cut menu. You can do this on either a Main Layer or Sub Layer.

Select Shapes – Just selects every shape that is apart of that Layer and/or Sub Layer.

Cut- Will place the selected layer on your clip board and it will be removed from your project. Since it is on your clipboard you will be able to paste it.

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Right Clicking Layers (cont)

Right clicking a layer will bring up a short cut menu. You can do this on either a Main Layer or Sub Layer.

Paste– It will paste what is currently on your clip board and will be placed on that selected layer

Copy- Will place the selected layer on your clip board and it will NOT be removed from your project. Since it is on your clipboard you will be able to paste it.

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Right Clicking Layers (cont)

Right clicking a layer will bring up a short cut menu. You can do this on either a Main Layer or Sub Layer.

To Each It’s Own – All Sub Layers (that are currently being contained by the Top Most Layer) will now become their own Main Layer.

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Clicking on Thumbnail Photo

Clicking on the thumbnail will automatically select the shapes in the Layer.

You can also select the Sub Layer thumbnails and it will have the same effect.

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Show Hide Feature

Clicking this will either close the eye or keep it open as shown in this photo.

If the eyeball is closed that means the Cricut Machine, won’t cut this layer when you decide to cut.

Think you can control what the Cricut Machine sees to cut.

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Show Hide Feature

The Global Show/Hide allows you to turn everything On or Off depending on the position of the eyeball.

MTC Time Saver Tip:

It may be easier to hide the entire project then go back to the individual layers to turn on each eyeball you want to cut.

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Locking / Unlocking

You use the lock by clicking on the button. Once lock a layer you can no longer edit or move that layer. If you would like to be able to edit or move that layer, it is just a simple click to unlock it.

The Cricut Machine will still cut that layer even if it is locked.

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Move Selection to New Layer Button

1.  You can select one or more layers

2.  Select the New Layer Button.

3.  The Layers will automatically go into their own layer not associated with the original layer.

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Move Selection to New Layer (cont)

As you can see the two layers we selected to be moved to a new layer are now on the top.

Note: To stay organized make sure you name your layers.

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