b'Die Cutting SetupA dieline set up for cutting prints is a digital template, created in a vector-based software like Adobe Illustrator, that outlines the exact cutting lines (and sometimes fold, drill, or crease lines) on a design, using distinct colors to differentiate between different cutting actions, ensuring the printer knows precisely where to cut the printed material to achieve the desired shape; essentially acting like a cookie cutter for your print job, allowing for precise die-cutting.General Design TipsWhen setting up art for die cutting ensure that there is at least a.25 bleed around all art that needs to be cut.Things to AvoidAvoid placing important design elements too close to cut line. Be sure to use a separate layer for the dieline. drill holes, and creases. Do not use overly complex designs.How to Setup Your FilesOpen your artwork in Illustrator.Create a new layer above your artwork layer naming it DielineDepending on the shape of the cutline, you can copy the existing vector shapes in your artwork or create one solid shape using the path tool (like a circle or square)If your artwork has a background color or design, please stretch it slightly to create bleed around the dielineYour dieline path will be 1pt stroke only, you can also use magenta as contrasting colorthis line will not print.Export the the final file as .EPS or .AI110'