>> Creating a scrap mat

A scrap mat is when you use several small scrap colors of vinyl with the same cut.  For this example, I'm starting with 3 squares of 3 different colors.

 

Start by selecting all of the materials, going to the cut color, and changing them all to the same color.  

 

Select "make it".  You'll see that the program auto places the pieces along the mat.

 

Start by placing all of your scrap pieces on the mat.  You'll need to make sure that the pieces on the mat are large enough for your parts.

 

Now, select each piece on the mat in the program, and move them around so that the spots they are cut align with where the material is.

 

Making sure that all your pieces are firmly pressed down, set the cut to go.  This should result in several cuts of different colors without having to use multiple mats.  You my need to realign some designs based on the margin of error that you have or if your material is not firmly pressed onto the mat.