You see a CutArt™ with several elements. One element within the group catches your eye as the perfect motif. However, it is not possible to use only the one element. You know that you must use the entire CutArt. So you sigh wistfully and continue searching. But there is hope…

Let’s see how Trace works and what the possibilities are. The best way to learn the way Trace works, and master it, is through simple projects. We’ll start with creating a vignette using letters.

The first part of Getting to Know Trace showed all the buttons and functions of the Trace and Draw tab—where the real action of creating and altering a design happens. But once the creation is complete, you’ll need to give the CMC cutting instructions for every item in the project. Here’s how to do it…

Trace has many improvements over PathTrace and several added features. Whether or not you are familiar with PathTrace, an introduction to Trace will be helpful. It is a completely new program, after all. There are functions in different places, and some functions operate differently.