The Freestyle mode allows you to freely combine multiple processes techniques in a single project. This article uses a combination of cutting, printing, and drawing with a pen as an example.
Preparations
🔔 You can purchase the processing tools, pens, and materials you need at xtool.com.
- xTool C1 Color Cutter (hereinafter referred to as the xTool C1)
- xTool C1 cutting mat or electrostatic mat
- xTool C1 blade
- xTool C1 ink cartridge
- xTool C1 fine-point pen
- Material to be processed
Procedure
1. Connect xTool C1 and the software
Refer to "Connect xTool C1 to the software" complete the connection.
2. Load the material
Attach the material to the cutting mat or electrostatic mat, then load the cutting mat into xTool C1.
3. Design processing objects
(1) Click Mode and select Freestyle.
(2) Use the tools in the left pane to design objects.
🔔 Note: You can import images, insert shapes, enter text, AI-generated designs, and so on.
4. Set processing parameters
(1) Select the object, set the processing parameters for each one, then click Make.
(2) Click Material, select the material type, then click Apply.
🔔 If you are using xTool official materials, the material can be identified automatically. Click Apply in the pop-up window.
5. Install processing tools and complete the processing
(1) Follow the prompts in the Pre-processing Check section to install the required processing tools. After the processing tool status shows as normal, click Start.
(2) When the interface indicates that processing is ready, press the multifunction button on xTool C1 and wait for the first round tasks to finish.
(3) Follow the software prompts to change the processing tools and complete the remaining tasks.
(4) After all the tasks are finished, click Finished and press the multifunction button on xTool C1 to eject the cutting mat. Then, remove your works.
