mat placement vs cutting on new SCAL

[janrichards]

I downloaded and installed the newest version of SCAL and am having trouble with the placement it shows on the mat not being the same when it cuts. I can adjust the side to side but would have to actually show it off the mat for it to cut correctly using WYSIWYG. Any ideas on how to correct this?
Jan

[rachellann]

when you set the mat size there is a light dashed lines if you go beyond that it does not cut that part in the image i highlighted the dashed line on the 8.5 by 11 mat notice that the mat is actually larger.

[janrichards]

I know that but what is happening is that if something is placed 1/2 in from the top it is actually cutting over the top line and the same is true on the bottom line.
Jan

[rachellann]

where are you setting the blade tip and which method are you using the wysiwyg or the knife point when switching between the two notice how it changes in the diagram image on the screen in Scal.
using wysiwyg it is further away from the blade and origin places right at knife point. I might be missing what you are trying to say images show wysiwyg and origin point the green circle is what is to be cut.

[janrichards]

I just watched Tyler's video on "knifepoint" and I guess I will start using that. I never had the problem before though as I always set it at 10.5 across and at the very top. I am really not sure how to explain it to you but I guess setting it lower would solve the problem as well. I'll try both of them tomorrow, I am out of steam today. Thanks for the help Rachell, you are always so willing to go the extra mile with anyone who needs your help. I am glad you are on this forum! Have a good night.
Jan

[Gigi]

Jan -

I haven't used SCAL yet, but I can say I think you will love knifepoint cutting once you get used to it. You will always know exactly where your image will cut and it is so much easier. Yes it's what I am used to, but I find it easier to grasp. I hope you feel the same.

And yes, Rachell is the best

[janrichards]

Well, I just set the software to "origin" and the blade at the edge of the material and it worked perfectly! I just didn't want to take the time to figure it out earlier and I use SCAL most of the time so it wasn't available until this new upgrade. Thanks to Tyler and Rachell it was easy as pie and I think I will like it! The new SCAL is great, a few new buttons that I haven't tried yet but this was my first program and I really prefer it over MTC. I think it is much more user friendly for us "non-hackers" in the Inkscape world. Thanks everyone, I may get this baby book done yet! The Shower is in one week.
Jan

[Suzan]

Now Jan don't you know well always are working until the last minute. I was cutting decorations for a baby shower up until the time we left. LOL