You can choose from six different rule types, each with different parameters.
Normal
This is the default type for standard rule and has no parameters to set up.
Combination
Select this option to create a combination rule, such as cut/crease or perforation.
Palette Attributes - Rule Type Combination
Palette 1
From the drop-down list select the palette.
Length
Enter the length of each section of the first palette.
Explode on output
If this option is checked, the palette will be output as separate entities. If unchecked, it will output as a continuous line.
Palette 2
From the drop-down list select the palette.
Length
Enter the length of each section of the second palette.
Explode on output
If this option is checked, the palette will be output as separate entities. If unchecked, it will output as a continuous line.
Main palette
From the drop-down list choose which of the two palettes is to be treated as the main palette.
End Mode
From the drop-down list select the option required, either Main at start or Main at centre. This defines how the two palettes will be arranged on the entity.
Min. End Length
Specify the minimum percentage length of the main palette which must exist at either end of an entity.
Zippered
Select this option for zippered rule.
Palette Attributes - Rule Type Zippered
Width
Enter the width of each zipper rule.
Gap
Enter the distance between zippers.
Angle
Enter the angle of the zipper.
Both ends
Switch this option on to add a zipper piece to each end of the line segments.
Depth
Enter the depth of the zipper. This value is only used if Override depth has been switched on.
Override depth
By default the zipper depth is calculated from the Gap and the Angle. Switch this option on to force the entered Depth to be used instead.
Side
From the drop-down list select which side of the line the zipper should be, either Left or Right.
Wave
Select this option for wave rule
Palette Attributes - Rule Type Wave
Pitch
Enter the distance between each wave.
Amplitude
Enter the height of each wave.
Start Offset
Enter the offset distance to the start of the wave pattern.
Gap
Enter the size of the vertical gap in the centre of the wave.
Side
From the drop-down list select which side of the line the first wave should be, either Left or Right.
ZigZag
Select this option for ZigZag rule
Palette Attributes - Rule Type ZigZag
Pitch
Enter the distance between each ZigZag
Amplitude
Enter the height of each ZigZag
Start Offset
Enter the offset distance to the start of the ZigZag pattern.
Radius
Enter the radius to be added at the top and bottom of each ZigZag.
Side
From the drop-down list choose which side of the line the first ZigZag should be, either Left or Right.
Cascade
Select this option for Cascade rule.
Palette Attributes - Rule Type Cascade
Step Offset
Enter the distance between each entity (as shown).
Length
Enter the length of each entity.
Angle
Enter the angle of the entities, relative to the centre line.
Side
From the drop-down list choose Left or Right. This defines which side of the centre line to offset the entities.
Side Offset
Enter the distance that the entities should be offset from the centre line.