4 | Die Cut Line

Should my file have a cutting line or crop marks?

Your file is required to have a cut line. The cutting line must be in the color magenta to properly be recognized with our software. 

Check out the tutorial video below on how to create a cut line to your file. Please do not use crop marks within your file.

How to make a Cut Line

For the shape: Choose Window > Toolbars > Advanced

1. Select the tool pen, the rectangle or an existing vector object and create a shape.
2. Select the created shape and give the line the color ‘die cut'.
3. Choose Window > Line > Weight> Create weight to 0.2mm (0.567 pt.).
4. Choose Window > Attributes > Overprint stroke.

• Using the Rectangle tool:
  • Select the rectangle tool and click where you want the square/rectangle to be. Enter the width and height and click OK.
  • For rounded corners: Choose Window > Transform.
  • Select 'properties rectangle' for corner type and change the radius of the corner to 2mm (the lower four numbers).
• Using a Pen tool:
  • Use the pen tool to click on the place where you want the cut line to start.
  • Always click around the object to make the cut line.
  • Press and hold the mouse button and drag to make a bend.
  • Finish by clicking again on the point where you started.
• Create a new spot color cut line:
  • Choose Window > Swatches.
  • Choose (top right)>New swatch.
  • Change name of the swatch to “die cut” (in all lower case).
  • Change color type to Spot color.
  • Change CMYK to C0, M100, Y0, K0.
  • Press OK.

In some instances, it is possible to create a perforation between your labels. A perforation line is made in the same way as a cut line, only interrupted.For more information, please get in contact with us.