Adding substrates

You can add a substrate to the ShopMap palette by typing information and selecting settings in the New Substrate dialog box. You can enter a name for the substrate or let the software generate the name automatically, based on the dimensions and grain.

1. If the ShopMap palette is not currently shown, select Window > Show ShopMap Palette.
2. Click Materials.
3. Click the Substrate tab.
4. Click the options arrow on the ShopMap palette, and then select New.
5. If you want to use a specific name for the substrate, type it in the Name box.
6. In the Units box, select the units you want to use to define the size.
7. In the Height and Width boxes, type the dimensions of the substrate.
8. For the grain setting, select one of the following options: Long, Short, or None.
9. Click Create.

The specifications of the substrate appear in the lower part of the ShopMap palette.