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.

Here are a few more ideas for decorative pen lines using the template shapes. This time, it is your turn to drive.

The thought of “decoration” brings to mind baroque flourishes, and some framers—rightly—want no part of it. This notion has perpetuated an adherence to strict austerity: Every picture is presented best with no ornament whatsoever. However, this attitude ignores the fact that every aspect of the presentation—even its austerity—colors our perception of the picture.