1. Start by creating a new blank document.

2.Click on [Window] and select [Show Swatches].

3.Click on [Window] and select [Show Stroke].

4. To create a new swatch you can click on the right arrow of the [Swatch] window and select [New Swatch]

5. The swatch name MUST be "CutPath", exactly as it appears here.

6. The [Color Type] must be [Spot Color].

7. The [Color Mode] may be set to any color space you choose. Whatever color you select, our RIP software will replace this color with "Marching Ants" along the cutting path.

8. Click OK to save swatch.

9. From the [Stroke] tab, apply the following settings A. Weight: 0.25 b. Miter Limit: 1

10. For Illustrator 9 and 10 users, the Transparency Option needs to be set to Normal Opacity at 100%

11. Select the [Stroke Color] and then select the "CutPath" color swatch.

12. Create your artwork with the CutPath stroke around the art you wish to have cut out. Example- geometric shaes, photo images, silhouette, etc.

13. When done, save your work as an EPS file with Curves.

14. Remember high resolution files produce the best results.