How to Setup a CutPath in Illustrator File.
1, Save your cut path on a new layer within the same file. Position it in the top layer/first layer.
Please be aware of the following to your CutPath.
- Make sure to use a vector path with a centered stroke as the cut path.
- All cut path has to be closed path with all anchor points connected
2, Option: Smooth or simplify your cutting path to reduce the number of anchor points. Otherwise, the outcome will be uneven and jagged.
- Select OBJECT—>Path—>Smooth or Simplify in illustrator
3, Create a New color Swatch in Adobe Illustrator by clicking in the upper right hand corner of the swatch Palette and select” Add swatch/New Swatch”.
Change the following:
- Change the Swatch Name to "CutPath "
- Change the Color Type to "Spot Color "
- Change the Color Mode to "RGB"
- Change Color Value to 255,255,0 In Illustrator,
4, Apply the spot color to your stroke color.
5, Save your file.
Here is the tutorial video show how to set up CutPath in Illustrator for printing.
