Sizzix - EClips - Electronic Shape Cutting Machine and Handheld Remote Control Starter Kit with Sure Cuts A Lot (eCAL) Software

Sizzix award-winning artwork is now available electronically! The eclips Electronic Shape-Cutting Machine creates completely customizable shapes and letters to adorn almost anything. For even more features, access and value, Sure Cuts A Lot software is now available with the eclips Machine. This exclusive software version for the eclips, known as eCAL, works with your computer and the eclips to create and modify your own designs, plus cut, score or draw/edit your own shapes. Each package includes:

The EClips 12" Electronic Shape Cutting Machine

Handheld Remote Control

Universal Power Supply

Two Cutting Blades

Blade Holder

Power Cord

6' USB Cable

Starter Cartridge

Starter Cartridge Booklet

Cartridge Easy-Store Case

12" x 12" Cutting Mat

User's Guide
System Requirements:

(Win) Windows XP/Vista/7

(Win) Intel Pentium or equivalent processor

(Mac) Mac OSX 10.5/10.6/10.7

(Mac) Intel based processor

512 MB of RAM or greater

50 MB of available hard disk space

USB Port 1.1 or 2.x

Internet access required for activation
Machine Functions:

Auto selection of speed and pressure for material to be cut

2-speed blade movement for fast and accurate positioning

Adjustable blade depth

Laser image preview for less paper waste

Cut sizes to nearest 1/100 of an inch

Cut vellum, paper, cardstock and chipboard in preset and custom sizes

Convenient handle to take machine anywhere
Handheld Remote Control Functions:

Performs all functions remotely

High-resolution 3.6" LCD for larger image preview

Easy on-screen navigation

Sliding screen reveals full keypad

Ergonomic cradle allows tabletop use

Multi-language user interface (English, French, Spanish, German)
Cartridge Capabilities:

Remove and replace cartridges with power on

Decorative borders for 6", 12", 18" and 24" projects

Search command for all shapes

Create a "favorites" folder for designs you like

Picture-in-picture and mirror functions

Designs available in several styles: Original, Border, Outline, Shadow, Solid

Extra embellishments and add-ons to accompany select shapes
eCAL Software Overview:

With eCAL and the eclips, you can also weld multiple shapes and letters into one cut and access the special Print2Cut feature to design, color and print what you want, exactly where you want. Appearance Styles, like Shadow and Blackout, quickly change the look of letters and shapes. You can also use any TrueType and Open font and easily create Rhinestone Templates and Lattice Shapes. The eCAL software even works with Dingbat/Wingding fonts. Hundreds of shapes are also included. For added fun, save design layouts and share with your friends. You can even import various file formats, including SVG and PDF.
Other Features include:

Shape Library includes hundreds of ready-to-cut shapes

Boolean Operations - Exclude, Intersect or Unify multiple shapes

Fill shapes with included Patterns or use your own

Print2Cut - align cut around print using 2 or 3-point registration

WYSIWYC Interface - Virtual Cutting Mat lets you see what you cut

Fill solids, expand shadow and join shapes

Import and modify JPEG, TIFF, BMP, GIF and PNG files

Auto Tracing - automatically converts images into cut lines

Laser Cut Preview - See where you’ll cut before you cut

Pen Holder (optional) draws shapes instead of cutting

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