| Feature | Benefit | |---------|---------| | | No need to export to HPGL or DXF. Cut from within CDR. | | Layer Control | Cut only selected layers or by color (red for cut, blue for kiss-cut). | | Registration Mark Detection | For contour cutting stickers printed on a printer. | | Force & Speed Control | Adjust blade pressure and velocity per job. | | Multi-Cutter Support | Daisy-chain multiple KX cutters on one PC. |
CorelDRAW is an industry-standard vector graphics editor, but it lacks native drivers to communicate directly with the vast array of commercial cutting plotters available on the market. The KX Cut tool acts as a dedicated print-to-cut utility. It translates vector nodes, hairlines, and curves created in a .cdr file into machine-readable commands (such as HPGL or GP-GL language) that a vinyl cutter can execute. kx cut tool cdr
Double-click the or press F12 and set the width to Hairline . This is the standard "instruction" for a cutter to follow a path. | Feature | Benefit | |---------|---------| | |
: Eliminates the need to export files (as .plt or .eps) and import them into secondary cutting software. You can cut selected images directly from the CorelDRAW interface. | | Registration Mark Detection | For contour
In the KX Cut window, choose your specific plotter model and communication port (COM port, USB, or LPT). If you are working with heat transfer vinyl (HTV) for apparel, check the option so the design cuts backward. Step 4: Execute the Cut
: Translates native CorelDRAW vector nodes directly into HPGL plotter language coordinates.
Includes functions for setting offsets, creating contour lines, and adding cutting marks for print-and-cut jobs. How to Install & Use Installation: