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Grouping objects when merging

Objects on a layer can be automatically grouped before layers are merged. Grouping

when Merging is controlled on the Layout tab of the Tools > Options dialog box. By default

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roperties opens the Layer Tree Object

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- Table of Contents3
- Book One: Welcome15
Chapter 1: Introducing the OMEGA Programs17
- Running in Demo Mode18
Chapter 2: Where to Get Help21
- About the Manuals21
- Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips21
- Keystroke and Menu Choice Formats22
- Accelerator Keys22
- Context Menus22
- Mouse Terminology23
- Getting Help Right in OMEGA23
- Other Information on the OMEGA CD25
- Specific Technical Support26
- Contacting Gerber Technical Support26
- Gerber Web Site26
Chapter 3: Opening and Closing Files27
- Creating a New File27
- Opening an Existing File27
- Adding a File to an Open PLT File (Importing)29
- Adding Multiple Files to an Open PLT File (Importing)31
- Placing Multiple Copies of a File in an Open PLT File32
- Opening Gerber Clip Art (GCA) Files33
- Closing Files35
Chapter 4: Saving Files and Viewing Properties37
- Saving PLT Files37
- Autobackup Feature38
- Saving a File for the MAXX 238
- Saving a Copy of a PLT File38
- Saving Plot Files in an Older OMEGA Format38
- Saving Files in Formats Other than PLT39
- Viewing Document Properties40
- Tracking Elapsed Design Time41
- Book Two: Understanding Composer Tools43
Chapter 5: Setting up Composer's Work Surface45
- Composer Work Surface45
- Displaying Information46
- Window Controls47
- Sizing the Work Surface to the Design47
- Using the Natural Layout Option49
- Viewing the Design50
- Zooming in or out on the Design52
- Setting Preferences Using Tools > Options53
  - View Tab57
  - Layout Tab60
Chapter 6: Using Layers69
- Rules for Designing with Layers70
- Using the Layer Manager72
- Using the Layer Menu80
- Object Properties83
- Print Order and Layers Overview84
- Understanding Print Order in Composer84
- Outputting by Layers to Gspplot87
- Importing Layers87
Chapter 7: Selecting the Elements of the Design93
- Selecting Elements of the Design93
- Book Three: Creating the Basic Design Text and Shapes97
Chapter 8: All about Text99
- Entering Text99
- Slanting the Text108
- Editing Text117
- Using Change Case to Alter the Case of Text118
- Spacing Characters, Lines and Columns118
- Resetting the Line Spacing121
- Setting Line Length and Column Height121
- Arranging the Text in the Design123
- Converting Text to Shapes124
- Working with Spell Check125
Chapter 9: Creating Shapes133
- Techniques for Drawing on the Work Surface133
- Rectangles and Squares133
- Circles and Ellipses134
- Decorative Borders134
- Creating a Surround Shape136
- Multi-Sided Shapes (Stars and Polygons)138
- Adding Gerbercut Targets141
- Freehand Drawing143
Chapter 10: Sizing, Slanting, Flipping, and Rotating147
- Sizing147
- Slanting149
- Flipping or Mirroring150
- Rotating151
Chapter 11: Grouping, Moving, Justifying, and Spacing155
- Grouping and Ungrouping155
- Locking or Unlocking Objects156
- Moving Objects on the Work Surface157
- Justifying158
- Adding and Removing Guidelines159
- Spacing160
Chapter 12: Measuring and Dimensioning163
- Measuring Distance and Angles163
- Measuring the Distance Around Objects166
- Determining the Area of Objects166
- Dimensioning Summary167
- Understanding Dimensioning170
- Dimensioning171
- The Dimensions Toolbar172
- Dimensioning Properties Toolbar176
- Book Four: Adding Color to the Design181
Chapter 13: Current Style Affects the Color in the Design183
- Defining the Current Style183
- Setting the Current Style184
- Setting the Current Style to None184
- Changing the Current Style Using the Extract Style Command184
- Making a New Current Style Without Selecting an Object185
- Assigning the Current Style186
- Creating Filled Text or Objects Without Cutlines186
Chapter 14: Making, Using, and Editing Palettes189
- Displaying Palettes on the Composer Work Surface189
- Making a Job Palette Using Gerber Vinyl191
- Using Palette Manager193
- Using Gerber Palettes in Adobe Illustrator and Coreldraw196
Chapter 15: Understanding Vinyl Colors201
- Displaying a Vinyl Palette201
- Assigning Vinyl Colors to Objects201
- Selecting Objects of the same Vinyl Color203
Chapter 16: Changing Vinyl Colors to Spot Foil Colors205
- Posterizing Methods205
- Understanding the Posterize Selected Shapes Dialog Box206
- Posterizing a Job209
- Troubleshooting210
Chapter 17: Filling Objects with Colors for Printing211
- Where Does the Color Come from211
- Assigning Attributes for Printing211
- Filling with a Clear Fill213
- Filling with a Spot Foil213
- Filling with a Process Foil216
- Filling with a Gradient Fill218
- Filling with Spectratone Colors221
- Editing Fill Attributes223
- Naming Custom Process Colors225
- Changing from a Spot Fill to a Process Fill225
- Automatically Convert Process Fills to Spot Fills226
Chapter 18: Choosing and Assigning Halftones227
- What Is a Halftone227
- Choosing the Best Halftone for the Fill227
- Non-Optimized Halftones Detected230
- Printing with Non-Optimized Halftones When Auto-Substitution Is on231
- Assigning a Halftone231
- Editing Halftones232
- Substituting Halftones232
Chapter 19: Choosing a Fill Color that Matches Printer Output235
- Printing EDGE Match Color Matching System Charts235
- Choosing and Assigning an EDGE Match Color236
Chapter 20: Making and Using Gerbercolor Spectratone Colors239
- Making a Spectratone Chart of All Possible Colors in Inventory239
- Making a Spectratone Chart of some Colors in Inventory240
- Printing a Chart of Spectratone Tints242
- Filling Objects with Spectratone Colors243
Chapter 21: Assigning PANTONE Colors245
- Using Colorid to Choose Software Simulations of Solid PANTONE Colors246
Chapter 22: Strokes ⎯ Adding Print Thickness to the Outline of Objects247
- What Is a Stroke247
- Adding Strokes to an Object247
- Editing Stroke Attributes250
- Global Stroke Width Editing251
- Converting Strokes to Shapes with Expand Strokes252
- Book Five: Making the Design Print and Cut Correctly255
Chapter 23: Before Printing or Cutting, Check the Design257
- Using the Select and View Menus to Check a Job257
- Checking and Selecting Vinyl Colors258
- Checking and Selecting Fills and Strokes by Color258
- Checking and Selecting Fills and Strokes by Color Type259
- Checking and Selecting Fills and Strokes by Halftone Type259
- Checking and Selecting Which Objects will Cut, Print, or both260
- Checking and Selecting Images and Image Templates261
- Checking and Selecting Overlaps, Overprints, or Primer261
- Checking and Selecting Small Text by Color Type261
- Checking and Selecting Open Shapes261
- Checking and Selecting Locked Objects261
- Checking and Selecting Clipping Paths262
- Checking and Selecting Dimensions262
- Selecting Stacked Objects on the Work Surface262
Chapter 24: Five Steps to Successful Output263
- Overview: 5 Steps to Successful Thermal Printer Output263
- Check and Assign the Vinyl Color263
- Check and Assign Fills and Strokes264
- Check and Assign or Remove Object Cut Lines264
- Check and Rearrange Objects in the Stacking Order264
- Combining and Filling Groups for Printing265
Chapter 25: Solving Printing and Registration Problems267
- Check the Job267
- Poor Print-To-Cut Registration267
- Poor Print-To-Print Registration268
- Optimizing the Print Registration of Black275
- Changing the Vinyl and Foil Print Order276
- Printing a Light Color over a Darker Color278
- Changing the Darkness of Prints278
- Correcting Colors for Images279
- Book Six: Color Management and Importing/Exporting Files281
Chapter 26: Practical Hands-On Color Management283
- Step 1: Setting up Color Management283
- Step 2: Setting up Image Thumbnail285
- Step 3: Assigning the Vinyl Family286
Chapter 27: Importing Files into Composer287
- Understanding the Import Dialog Box287
- Choosing the Best Import Filter290
- Understanding Graphic File Formats291
- The Role of Color Management When Importing Files293
- Importing Common File Types294
- Importing Raster File Filters - TIF, BMP, JPG, GIF294
- Importing Adobe Format Files (AI 7.0 or Higher, PDF, EPS, or PS)296
- Font Options299
- Importing AI 1.1 Thru 8.0 and CMX 5.0/6.0 Files for Vinyl Printing303
- Importing AI 1.1 Thru 8.0 and CMX 5.0/6.0 Files for Vinyl Cutting304
- Setting Options305
- Importing AI 8.0 or Earlier, CMX (5.0/6.0), or EPS Files306
- Defining a Cut Contour in Other Software313
- Importing Coreldraw Clipart314
- Importing Coreldraw Drawing Format (CDR) Files315
- Using the Clipboard to Import Data into Composer315
- Importing Other File Types316
- Importing Gerber Clip Art (GCA) File316
- Importing DXF Files Using the (GSP) Autocad Drawing Interchange Filter317
- Importing Autocad Drawing Format (DWG) Files318
- Importing Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF)318
- Importing Microsoft Windows Metafile (WMF)319
Chapter 28: Exporting Files from Composer321
- Exporting All or Portions of a File321
- Setting Export Options322
- Exporting to a Hot Folder324
- Exporting Common File Types325
- Exporting to BMP, GIF, JPG, or TIF File Formats325
- Exporting to Adobe Illustrator - AI or EPS Format Using the GSP Filter326
- Using the Clipboard to Export Data from Composer331
- Exporting to an Encapsulated Postscript File (EPS) or Adobe Illustrator File (AI)331
- Exporting to an Autocad Drawing Web Format (DWF)333
- Exporting to a DXF (GSP) Autocad Drawing Interchange File334
- Exporting to Autocad Drawing Interchange File (DXF)335
- Exporting to a Gerber Artwork Definition File (GAD)336
- Exporting to Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language (HGL)336
- Exporting to IGES Drawing File Format (IGES)337
- Exporting to a Z-Soft PC Paintbrush Bitmap (PCX)338
- Exporting to Adobe Acrobat File Format (PDF)340
- Exporting to Photoshop File Format (PSD)342
- Exporting to Microsoft Windows Metafile (WMF)343
- Exporting to Wordperfect Graphic File Format (WPG)345
Chapter 29: Using File Converter347
- Choosing File Converter Options347
- Importing Multiple Files (Batch Conversion)348
- Exporting Multiple Files (Batch Conversion)348
- File Conversion Troubleshooting349
Chapter 30: Remapping Colors for Imported CMX Files351
- Understanding Color Models351
- Book Seven: Adding Artwork and Other Files to the Design357
Chapter 31: Working with Images359
- Adding Images to the Design359
- Changing from a Linked to an Embedded Image361
- Saving an Embedded Image364
- Changing from a Linked to an Embedded Image364
- Importing Paths from an Image365
- Viewing Images in the Design366
- Editing Images in Composer369
- Updating an Image File in OMEGA371
- Filling Images372
Chapter 32: Converting Images to Cut Shapes375
- Converting a Color Image to a Cut Shape375
- Converting a Black and White Image to a Cut Shape378
Chapter 33: Adding Cutlines to Artwork381
- Using Generate Decal Cut381
Chapter 34: Using Clipping Paths387
- Understanding Clipping Paths387
Chapter 35: Scanning Artwork393
- Storing and Outputting Scanned Images393
- Methods of Getting Scanned Data into Composer397
- Methods of Vectorizing Raster Data399
- Color Management and Scanning400
Chapter 36: Digitizing Artwork401
- Installing the Tablet401
- Understanding the Digitizing Process: an Overview402
- Preparing Artwork for Digitizing403
- Using the Digitizing Puck404
- Using the Tablet405
- Digitizing the Artwork405
- Digitizing: Examples and Tips405
- Digitizing Shapes407
- Editing the Digitized Design408
- Digitizing Exercises409
- Book Eight: Editing the Design and Shapes417
Chapter 37: Using the Edit Menu419
- Using Undo and Redo419
- Copying Parts or All of a Design419
- Using Duplicate to Copy and Offset an Object421
- Deleting Parts of the Design421
Chapter 38: Detail Editing Segments and Points of Vector Objects423
- Selecting Objects or Parts of Objects for Editing423
- Copying and Pasting Segments425
- Changing Curves to Lines and Lines to Curves425
- Aligning Points426
- Adding Points to Objects427
- Deleting Points from an Object429
- Using the Move Tool (Hook)430
- Moving Points431
- Moving Segments433
- Bending Line Segments435
- Changing the Flex of Curves436
- Closing Open Points with the Move Tool436
- Automatically Joining Open Shapes437
- Dividing an Object into Multiple Objects438
- Making the Corners of an Object Rounded Using the Round Corner Tool439
- Sharpening the Corners of an Object Using the Sharp Corner Tool440
- Changing the Corners of an Object with Fillet Corner440
- Smoothing Objects with the Smooth Path Tool442
- Freehand Drawing443
- Designate the First Point of a Shape443
Chapter 39: Reducing the Number of Points with the Thin Command445
- Removing Points445
- Smoothing Jagged Edges446
- Controlling the Number of Points Thinned447
- Minimizing the Error between Remaining Points after Thinning449
- Book Nine: Adding Flair to the Design451
Chapter 40: Outlining Objects453
- Creating Outlines453
- Hiding, Encasing, and Contouring Objects455
- Changing the Spacing between Multiple Outlines457
- Adding and Deleting Outlines460
- Editing Outline Settings for Sharp Corners461
- Saving the Outline for Later Use461
Chapter 41: Adding Shadows463
- Creating a Shade or Drop Shadow464
- Creating a Cast Shadow465
- Choosing the Shadow Output Options465
- Creating Different Types of Jobs Using Shadow468
- Editing or Deleting Shadows471
- Viewing the Design471
- Exercises471
Chapter 42: Distorting and Warping Objects477
- Distorting an Object477
- Warping an Object478
Chapter 43: Fitting Text to a Path483
- Working with the Fit Text to Path Dialog Box483
- Selecting, Reverse Selecting, and Deselecting Text484
- Positioning Text Along the Path485
- Changing the Spacing of Text487
- Changing the Height of Text488
- Reversing the Path489
- Hiding the Path489
- Changing the Angle of the Text490
- Slanting the Text491
- Fitting Shapes to a Path492
- Using Text as a Path492
- Magnifying Text Using Tools493
Chapter 44: Creating Special Effects495
- Using the Effects Dialog Box495
- Using Special497
- Using Stripes499
- Using Layers502
- Using Overlap506
- Using Contour508
- Using Effects Library508
- Book Ten: Repeating Text and Objects513
Chapter 45: Repeating Objects ⎯ Text or Shapes515
- Repeating in a Line, Matrix, or Diagonal Pattern515
- Changing the Spacing, Size, and Alignment for Repeats516
Chapter 46: Merging Text and Numbers521
- Repeating and Merging Text521
- Repeating Text with Autonumbers525
- Merging Text with Autonumber528
- Book Eleven: Managing, Converting, and Designing Fonts529
Chapter 47: Managing Fonts531
- Exploring the Font Manager Program531
- Viewing Gerber Fonts in Font Manager534
- Renaming a Gerber Font Style536
Chapter 48: Viewing and Printing Installed Fonts541
- Opening Font View541
- Viewing the List of Installed Fonts541
- Printing the Installed Fonts545
- Locating and Copying Characters in Font View549
Chapter 49: Converting Truetype Fonts to OMEGA-Compatible Fonts553
- Using Font Converter553
- Fine-Tuning the Font557
- Tips for Working with Truetype Fonts562
- Backing up Fonts563
Chapter 50: Designing and Building Your Own Fonts565
- Introduction to Font Designing565
- Inputting the Artwork566
- Building the Font586
- Accessing the Font593
- Creating Fonts: Exercises594
- Book Twelve: Outputting the Job from Composer605
Chapter 51: Sending the Job to a Plotter or Printer607
- Thermal Printing and Cutting the Job607
- Sending the Job to an Inkjet Printer Using Gerber Imagerip609
- Paper Printing609
Chapter 52: Sending the Job to a Person by E-Mail613
- Book Thirteen: Printing and Cutting the Job615
Chapter 53: Opening and Closing Gspplot617
- Opening Gspplot from Composer617
- Opening a Gspplot from Windows620
- Closing Windows620
- Exiting Gspplot620
- Program Information621
- Using the Gspplot Toolbar621
- Viewing the Gspplot Toolbar621
Chapter 54: Setting up the Gspplot Window623
- Displaying the Summary and Status Bars623
- Displaying the Rulers623
- Modifying Ruler Properties624
- Managing Windows626
- Sizing the Work Surface627
- Zooming in on the Job627
- Viewing the Attributes of a Job627
- Using the Gspplot Options Dialog Box629
Chapter 55: Managing Files in Gspplot631
- File Types Created in Gspplot631
- Opening Existing Job Files632
- Closing Job Files632
- Understanding Layers and Print Order in Gspplot633
- Saving All Preferences636
- Saving Files for Future Use636
- Viewing a Spool File640
- Including Special Job Instructions643
Chapter 56: Creating a Mirror Image and Reversing Print Order645
- Creating a Mirror Image645
- Printing a Job on Transparent Material645
- Printing a Job on Heat Transfer Paper646
Chapter 57: Multiple Copies in Gspplot647
- Creating Multiples of a Job Without Panels647
- Setting the Distance between Repeats648
- Creating Multiples of a Job with Panels649
- Viewing a Job with Repeats and Copies649
Chapter 58: Advanced Setup Options651
- Changing the Size of a Job651
- Choosing Specific Layers, Vinyls, or Foils to be Output653
- Altering Print Settings660
- Changing the Weed Border662
- Substituting Halftones663
- Automatically Optimizing Halftones for MAXX 2664
- Printing with Non-Optimized Halftones When Auto-Substitution Is Turned on665
- Optimizing the Print Registration of Black666
Chapter 59: Working with Oversized Jobs667
- Creating Panels667
- Modifying Panel Size668
- Viewing Panel Size669
- Selecting Panels to Output669
- Flipping Panels672
- Outputting each Panel as a Separate Job672
- Viewing Panels673
- Producing a Job Without Gaps between Panels673
- Ensuring Print to Cut Registration with Paneled Jobs674
Chapter 60: Conserving Vinyl and Foil675
- Rotating the Job 90675
- To Conserve Vinyl675
- Saving Vinyl by Positioning the Job When Plotting675
- Changing the Start and End Position of a Job676
- Saving Vinyl by Positioning the Job When Printing678
- Minimizing Vinyl Usage with Reduce Frame679
- Minimizing Foil Usage680
- Displaying Vinyl and Foil Information681
- Displaying the Foil Settings681
Chapter 61: Choosing the Plotter or Printer683
- Installing a Plotter or Printer683
- Choosing a Plotter and Printer683
- Choosing a Print Mode685
- Resolving an EDGE 2 or EDGE FX Print Mode Conflict686
- Selecting the Material Size686
- Changing Plotter Settings687
Chapter 62: Cutting, Plotting, and Pouncing a Job695
- Determining if There Is Sufficient Vinyl for a Job695
- Minimizing Tool Travel During Plotting696
- Cutting a Job with Multiple Vinyls696
- Plotting Existing Spool Files697
- Double-Cutting a Job698
- Sending the Job to a Plotter698
Chapter 63: Printing a Job on a Vinyl Printer701
- Sending the Job to a Vinyl Printer701
- Output Job Settings701
- Printing Existing Spool Files702
- Printing Process Colors703
- Using the Gerbercolor Backing and Finish Dialog Box703
- Applying Multi-Spot Gradient Boost709
- Printing a Light Color over a Darker Color709
- Viewing and Changing the Heat Setting of a Foil710
- Double-Hit White Foil on the MAXX711
- Viewing and Printing Dimensions711
Chapter 64: Ensuring Print-To-Cut Registration713
- Calibrating the Plotter to a Printer713
- Configuring Targets for Accurate Print-To-Cut Registration717
- Centering a Job on the Vinyl724
Chapter 65: Gerber Queue Manager725
- Installing Output Devices726
- Opening Files for Printing and Cutting726
- Pausing and Restarting a Job727
- Displaying Plotting Information727
- Removing Jobs from Gerber Queue Manager728
- Changing the Job Order729
- Viewing Plotter Properties in Gqmgr729
- Viewing Printer Properties in Gqmgr730
- Using Gqmgr to Manage the MAXX 2730
- Book Fourteen: GSP Tray and Installing Hardware and Software733
Chapter 66: Using GSP Tray735
- Reviewing System Information736
- Viewing and Printing Gerber Installed Fonts738
- Preparing to Install Devices739
- Viewing Gerber Installed Devices740
- Installing a Vinyl Printer, Plotter, Router, or Inkjet Printer740
- Using the Gerber Device Profile Manager741
- Viewing Qualified Material/Foil Combinations746
- Installing OMEGA Options746
- Book Fifteen: Networking747
Chapter 67: Setting up the GSP Network749
- Checking Security System Requirements749
- Establishing the Network750
- Connecting and Sharing Output Devices750
Chapter 68: Sending Jobs over the Network755
- Using Gspplot755
- Using Gerber Queue Manager755
- Using a Dedicated Server758
Chapter 69: Network Troubleshooting759
- Book Sixteen: Matching Colors with Colorid761
  - Ways to Set up Colorid761
  - Ways to Use Colorid761
Chapter 70: Using Colorid763
- Using Colorid Alone763
- Using Colorid with a Colorimeter764
- Opening Colorid764
- Assigning the Colorimeter COM Port765
- Choosing the Source Palette766
- Choosing the Source Color767
- Choosing the Matching Palette767
- Selecting the Matching Color768
- Finding the Color Name769
- Using the Matching Color769
- Using the Matching Color770
Chapter 71: Using the Matching Color in Composer771
- Opening Colorid from Composer771
- Manually Entering the Color Name in Composer773
- Adjusting for Material Availability774
- Matching and Creating Colors774
Chapter 72: Additional Colorid Software Features777
- Setting up an Inventory777
- Choosing the Color Match Criteria779
- Verifying Foil Color Matches780
- Using Gerbercolor Spectratone II Colors782
Chapter 73: Introduction to Colorimeters787
- Theory of Operation787
- Using the White Standard788
- Calibrating the Colorimeter to the White Standard788
- Illumination Source and Cleanliness788
- Measurement Techniques788
Chapter 74: CP320 Colorimeter Operations791
- CP320 Features791
- CP320 Description791
- Connecting, Charging, and Turning on the CP320792
- Calibrating the CP320793
- Using the CP320793
- Menu Options796

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