jcrevs 3 Posted March 18, 2020 Hello all - I need to make a stencil out of clear 6mil mylar to spray paint on the floor. I've made the design I want but I need to cut it differently than vinyl so the middle doesnt "fall out". To do this I want to basically break the lines on the hash marks. I've included pics of the wire frame i designed and what im trying to do. I want to only cut out the red. What would be the easiest way to accomplish what I want to do? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,626 Posted March 18, 2020 Just take your black lines and subtract them from the red. I think the term in VM is called punch through. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcrevs 3 Posted March 18, 2020 1 hour ago, darcshadow said: Just take your black lines and subtract them from the red. I think the term in VM is called punch through. hmmm, i dont see this option on VM Cut? I only have weld, combine, break apart. is it called something else or found somewhere else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikemike 711 Posted March 18, 2020 2 hours ago, jcrevs said: Hello all - I need to make a stencil out of clear 6mm mylar to spray paint on the floor I hope that is a typo and you are planing to cut 6mil mylar. With a carrier mat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcrevs 3 Posted March 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, bikemike said: I hope that is a typo and you are planing to cut 6mil mylar. With a carrier mat. yes, exactly. 6mm would be a little too thick i would think appreciate your concern but that doesnt help the issue at hand Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted March 18, 2020 There are other FREE softwares, you might try. It helps to keep other softwares in your tool box for times like this, when your software doesn't have all of the features. INKSCAPE.org Signblazer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikemike 711 Posted March 18, 2020 Just now, jcrevs said: yes, exactly. 6mm would be a little too thick i would think appreciate your concern but that doesnt help the issue at hand True, but a valid question. I can't see any way you could use mylar and still keep the center from falling out or bunching up during the cut other than a cutting mat. But then getting it off the mat and in place would not work very well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikemike 711 Posted March 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, bikemike said: True, but a valid question. I can't see any way you could use mylar and still keep the center from falling out or bunching up during the cut other than a cutting mat. But then getting it off the mat and in place would not work very well. Ok, scratch that. I was looking at it backwards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcrevs 3 Posted March 18, 2020 1 minute ago, bikemike said: True, but a valid question. I can't see any way you could use mylar and still keep the center from falling out or bunching up during the cut other than a cutting mat. But then getting it off the mat and in place would not work very well. yes, thanks, but before we get off topic - it is 6 MIL mylar, I've cut successfully many other templates for spray paint, and i use a mat and pre-made designs. Im only worried about the graphic in this thread, not the process/procedure of cutting it out. If there isnt a way to do it easily on VM i will try the other other options that skeeter suggested. just didnt feel like dl'g another program and another learning curve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikemike 711 Posted March 18, 2020 Post the EPS file. Any of us could do that for you and get you going, then get you going in the right direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcrevs 3 Posted March 18, 2020 here you go - thanks s_d target.eps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikemike 711 Posted March 18, 2020 There ya go. Hope that is right. sd.eps 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcrevs 3 Posted March 18, 2020 that's it - thank you very much Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikemike 711 Posted March 18, 2020 29 minutes ago, jcrevs said: here you go - thanks s_d target.eps No problem. We are (for the most part) all here to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcrevs 3 Posted March 18, 2020 im in a pinch for time on this one but one day i would like to learn how to do it myself in case this situation comes up again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,626 Posted March 18, 2020 If VM cut doesn't have that function, and it's a pretty useful function you might want to look into other software. Either an upgrade of VM, or something else entirely. Inkscape is a free and very powerful vector program. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcrevs 3 Posted March 19, 2020 19 hours ago, darcshadow said: If VM cut doesn't have that function, and it's a pretty useful function you might want to look into other software. Either an upgrade of VM, or something else entirely. Inkscape is a free and very powerful vector program. Just an update to the future googlers - you were correct, I needed to purchase an upgrade to the VM software. it was 50% off and a business account so bada-bing. Punch out is now available along with much more functionality. Made a couple adjustments - heres the final product. Thanks all - you can close the thread 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites