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Operation
Create a Design
Use a
Vector
based design program like
Ioline Design, CorelDraw®, or Adobe Illus-
trator® to make a motif design outline.
1
Import Design
Import the design into the
CrystalStudio
software and make sure all the outlines are
visible.
3
Export Design
Output the design in HPGL (.plt) or DXF
(.dxf)
Vector
formats.
2
Create Motif from Design
In
CrystalStudio
, apply stones to the de-
sign outlines to create a motif. Use
Layers
to
combine different sizes and colors.
4
Prepare Job
Adjust settings like multiple copies and
spacing between stones. Assign stone sizes
to the sorters to match layers.
5
Setup Sorter Bowls
Install the correct
Sorter Wheels
into the
CrystalPress
. Ensure stone sizes in ma-
chine match
CrystalStudio
Layers
.
1
Load Consumables
Load a
Transfer Sheet
and pour stones into
the
Sorter Bowls
. Make sure to load the
proper amount.
2
Power On
Power on the
CrystalPress
by pressing the
power switch to the ‘O’ position. Stay clear
of moving parts during initialization.
3
Create the Motif Design
Produce the Motif
The
CrystalStudio
software re
-
quires
Vector
based design images
to create motifs.
Vector
images
are a collection of outlines with
defined coordinates for the end
point of each line.
Bitmap images are NOT com
-
patible with
CrystalStudio
. A
bitmap image is similar to a pho-
tograph in that it is a collection of
dots, each with a specific color.
Hint
Make sure that the
Layers
in the
CrystalStudio
are assigned the
correct stone sizes to match what
is loaded in the
Sorter Bowls
in the
CrystalPress
.
Note
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