FOTOcut^TM

This module creates vector patterns such as Lines, Rhombuses, Circles, Squares, Single Rhombuses, Single Rectangles and Spirals from Windows bitmap files (*.BMP, *.PCX, & *.TIF). These patterns can be cut on every cutting plotter or similar device.
The image is divided into logical pixels and the average grayscale is worked out for each of these logical pixels. Thus, an image is created having fewer pixels than the original. This image is then used to create horizontal or vertical lines, circles, squares, etc, whose width is proportional to the grayscale in the corresponding place.

The following image will serve as a model for all the examples:

Fig. 1: Model for Examples (photo.bmp)

Fig. 2: Example of Reversing the Grayscale Value

Fig. 4: Example of Line Width Enlarged Upwards and Downwards

Even small modifications of the values produce very different results.

Elaborated Weed Aid

Create Weed Aid
The lines are thickened at the ends so that the image can be weeded more quickly.

Strap Width
You can specify the width of a strap in this box.

Strap Thickness
You can specify the thickness of a strap in this box. Strap Offset to Weed Border
You can enter the offset to the weed border in this box.

Stripes per Strap
In this box you can enter the number of stripes that each strap should contain.
The bitmap dimensions in pixels and mm and the probable Number of Objects are displayed beneath these fields.

Example of Stripes per Strap, Strap Width, Strap Thickness and Stripes

Modes:

Lines, Rhombuses, Circles, Squares, Single Rhombuses, Single Rectangles and Spirals.

Which mode will obtain the best result depends on the bitmap used and the parameters set.

Check results by print out
It is not easy to judge the quality of the result from the screen display. Therefor you should print out the result so that you can assess it accurately and don‘t run the risk of wasting expensive vinyl

Creativity without limits. Use this elaborated feature to create outstanding signage.