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Sure Cuts A Lot 4 Basics - Knockout Function

*Note- SCAL4 Pro used.

1- Open Sure Cuts A Lot 4 software.


2- Create your text. I am using the Black Oval font.


3- Click on the library and then select the shape you would like to use for the knockout. You can also import a shape. Silhouettes will work the best for this technique.


4- Place the shape where you would like to apply the knockout, then resize to fit your text.


5- Select both the shape and the text, then click on Effects > Knockout.


6- A new window will appear. Select the gap you would like around the shape you are knocking out. I find between 0.05 and 0.15 inch gap is more than enough. Click OK.


7- Your knockout is complete.


8- At this point, you can move the shape from the text to see the knockout. You can cut the shape and text separately.

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