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Using the Custom Cutter

Using the Custom Cutter you can create your own shape or trace around an existing item. The custom cutter is only available in advanced mode.

To use the Custom Cutter, perform the following steps:

1. Select an element or group of elements you want to cut.
2. Click Custom.
   

   Note: You may be prompted to flatten the item. To flatten the item, click Flatten on the Layout ribbon.

3. Choose either Straight path or Curved path.

   Tip: A path differs from a line. On a path, you can edit the placement of individual points.

4. The Custom Cutout dialog box appears and the page appears highlighted. Design your custom shape by clicking repeatedly with your mouse in the shape you want to create.

   

5. Adjust any individual points by clicking Edit points in the dialog box.
6. Choose a cutting option from the dialog. Each option displays a shaded area that can be duplicated or cut.

   

   Option	Explanation
   Swap the shaded and unshaded sections	This option flips the shaded area covering the element to the opposite half.
   Keep the shaded section	Keeps the shaded section, and removes the unshaded.
   Keep the unshaded section	Keeps the unshaded section, and removes the shaded.
   Keep both sections	Keeps both sections.

7. Your cut is applied.
   In this example, we cut out the rosebud with the Custom Cutter using Cut around the shaded area.