In this guide, we'll walk you through the basics of the XCS horizontal toolbar to help you edit and arrange your element more smoothly. Let's dive right in!

Note: When you use XCS, some of these functions may be unavailable in some scenarios, displayed in gray. This is what it is supposed to be.

Undo & Redo

Cancels the last action; Performs the last action again

Outline

This function allows you to add inner and outer outlines for images. Learn more

Array

Creates multiple copies of an element and lays them out in grid, circular, or material text mode. You can click an element, select an array mode, and complete the settings.

The material test array enables you to generate an automatic speed & power test array for your design patterns, aiding in quickly determining the most suitable settings for your material. Learn more

Smart Fill

Duplicates a design element, which helps you process multiple materials at a time. Edit your design on one material, and then click Smart Fill. The same design will be copied on other materials.

This function is available only after you have connected your device to XCS, and only applicable with machines that have cameras. 

Align

Aligns multiple elements. For example, I want to use the Align function on these graphics.

• For example: 

Align left	Align right	Vertical align center	Horizonral align center

Align bottom	Align top

Distribute horizontally	Distribute vertically

Arrange

Sets the order of elements. You can bring an element to front or send it to back, or bring it forward or send it backward one layer by one layer. 

Note: This function has no relation to the processing type or sequence.

Combine

There are 4 options under the Combine function: Unite, Subtract, Unite at Overlap, and Subtract at Overlap. You can merges 2 or more vector elements into a new one, remove the overlapping area, etc. Learn more

Reflect

Reflects an element horizontally or vertically.

• For example:

Reflect Horizontally	Reflect Vertically

Position

Sets the position of an element on the canvas on the X and Y coordinates. The origin (0, 0) is in the upper left corner.

By default, when you insert a shape or import an image, its upper left corner is positioned in (0, 0). The unit can be set in Settings.

• Nudge the element 1 pixel at a time: Arrow keys
• Nudge the element 10 pixels at a time: Shift+Arrow keys or Ctrl (Command)+Arrow keys

Size

sets the size of an element. The unit can be set in Settings.

Note: To fix the width-to-height ratio, click the lock icon, and click again to unlock.

Rotate

Rotates an element by angle. A positive value indicates rotating clockwise, and a negative one indicates rotating counterclockwise.

Corner Radius

You can adjust the corner curvature of rectangle shapes drawn via the insert function. 

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• Walk Through the Vertical Toolbar