: Eliminates the need to export files to external software; you can send jobs directly from the CorelDRAW interface. Multi-Version Compatibility
Test cut and calibration
Before beginning, ensure that your copy of is fully installed and working on your machine. Note: It is highly recommended to temporarily disable real-time antivirus scans during installation, as some security tools mistake active macro installers for false positives.
: Create your design, convert text to curves for better compatibility, and click the Printer/KX Cut icon to open the cut manager and send the data. Typical Application kx cut tool cdr new
Convert all text elements to curves by pressing Ctrl + Q . Ensure all overlapping shapes are merged using the tool in CorelDRAW to prevent the blade from cutting internal intersecting lines. Remove all color fills and assign a hairline stroke thickness to your design paths. Step 2: Applying Weeding Lines
Once your file is prepared, you must set up the connection to your physical plotter.
Traditional CDRs only logged voice. New CDR tools must cut records for: : Eliminates the need to export files to
Use CorelDRAW's tool to locate and delete duplicate objects; use the Boundary tool to create a clean single vector contour. Cutter rips the material Blade depth is too deep or speed is too high.
Set this to roughly 0.5mm to 1.0mm. This instructs the blade to travel slightly past the starting point of the vector loop, ensuring that closed shapes pull away from the backing sheet cleanly. Step-by-Step Production Workflow
Mastering the KX Cut Tool for CorelDRAW: CorelDRAW 2026 Workflow : Create your design, convert text to curves
Unlike exporting files to third-party cutting software, the KX Cut plugin allows for:
: Adjusts corners automatically to prevent vinyl tearing. Technical Compatibility and Requirements
: Eliminates the need to export files to external software; you can send jobs directly from the CorelDRAW interface. Multi-Version Compatibility
Test cut and calibration
Before beginning, ensure that your copy of is fully installed and working on your machine. Note: It is highly recommended to temporarily disable real-time antivirus scans during installation, as some security tools mistake active macro installers for false positives.
: Create your design, convert text to curves for better compatibility, and click the Printer/KX Cut icon to open the cut manager and send the data. Typical Application
Convert all text elements to curves by pressing Ctrl + Q . Ensure all overlapping shapes are merged using the tool in CorelDRAW to prevent the blade from cutting internal intersecting lines. Remove all color fills and assign a hairline stroke thickness to your design paths. Step 2: Applying Weeding Lines
Once your file is prepared, you must set up the connection to your physical plotter.
Traditional CDRs only logged voice. New CDR tools must cut records for:
Use CorelDRAW's tool to locate and delete duplicate objects; use the Boundary tool to create a clean single vector contour. Cutter rips the material Blade depth is too deep or speed is too high.
Set this to roughly 0.5mm to 1.0mm. This instructs the blade to travel slightly past the starting point of the vector loop, ensuring that closed shapes pull away from the backing sheet cleanly. Step-by-Step Production Workflow
Mastering the KX Cut Tool for CorelDRAW: CorelDRAW 2026 Workflow
Unlike exporting files to third-party cutting software, the KX Cut plugin allows for:
: Adjusts corners automatically to prevent vinyl tearing. Technical Compatibility and Requirements