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      Cut Type Encoding

      Origin accepts color-coded vector shapes indicating cut types saved as SVG files:

      Cut_Style_Guide.png

      Below are the codes and the resulting cuts:

      Note that the line width does not affect the width of the cut. A hairline or a 0.5" stroke in your design program will result in the same line.

      SVG Color code

      On Tool Representation 

      Resulting Cut

      onlineUse this for engraving.

      		 online_screen_smjpg online_example_sm

      guideUse this for helpful marks that you don't plan to actually cut.

      		 guide_screen_sm guide_example_sm

      exteriorUse this to cut out a positive shape at the specified dimensions.

      		 exterior_screen_sm outside_example_sm

      interiorUse this to cut a through-hole with dimensions equal to the SVG shape. 

      interior_screen_sm

      inside_example_sm

      pocketUse this to remove material from within a shape to a depth that you specify on-tool. Read more about pocketing here.

      pocket_screen_sm

      pocket_example_sm

      Open shapes (eg: a single, open-ended line) can be coded as a guide or online cuts. When cutting, Origin will center the cutter on the path.

      Closed shapes (eg: a continuous circle or rectangle) can be coded as guide, online, interior, exterior, or pocket. This is because a closed shape is required for Origin to identify 'inside' and 'outside.'

      Check out this video for more information: