When purchasing a product with a custom shape, we ask you to create the cut path following a few rules. The cutting path provides the cutting machine with the information it needs to produce custom-shaped product, so it is important to follow these indications:
The shape must be simple, smooth, and closed
The path should not contain too many anchor points
The path must be created using the Cut Contour color swatch and set to overprint
1. SIMPLE AND SMOOTH SHAPE, WITHOUT TOO MANY ANCHOR POINTS
To ensure a clean and accurate cut, it is important that the cutting path is not overly complex.
If your path contains too many anchor points, as shown in the example on the left below, please simplify it so that it resembles the image on the right.
2. CUTCONTOUR COLOR SWATCH, OVERPRINT
Assign the Cut Contour color swatch (included in the template available on the product page) to the cut path and enable overprint. For more information, please refer to the product instructions and read this article.
If you have ordered a product with a custom shape (die-cut), create a simple, closed vector cut path with a limited number of points to ensure the best possible result.
If you still have any doubts, please contact us. We'll be happy to help!