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My name is Jason and I am a new store owner (1 year +) and a new Wizard owner. Is there anywhere out there I can get my hands on a Wizard for Dummies or Wizard help site? I am loving what this machine can do. I just want to get my full value.

Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

Thanks

Jason
 
Wizard for Dummies...

Open the Wizard MatDesigner. Click Edit New Mat, and Click Cancel on the next screen. Click "Help" on the menu bar at the top. From here, you can access a myriad of manuals for the Wizard, including the "Getting Started" manual.

There is also a Context Sensitive Help (CSH) available. Click on the large question mark in the upper right hand corner, Click on the item you want to know about, and the Context Sensitive Screen will open up and display information on the item you Clicked. You can also do a Search within the CSH for anything in particular you wish to know.

You can also access our website at wizardint.com for various documents, announcement, class schedules, etc.

And, like Patrick said, taking classes is always a benefit, as you can learn new techniques, and meet other Wizard-users.
 
I'm planning on taking the Wizard class at WCAF in January, if it's offered like it was last year. I don't have a Wizard yet, but would like to be better prepared for when I do, and taking the class will get me even more motivated to get one. Not that I need any more motivation....I'm envious too!
 
Get the Wizard!!

Val,

instead of hiring someone, GET THE WIZARD!! It's better than an employee, less expensive than an employee, doesn't talk back, file WC/disability claims, you can talk to it - it does listen :-)

You will not be sorry.

my 2 cents!

Elaine
 
But...

the difference between listening and hearing are...
 
If only they could figure a way for it to run the shop so you can get out and about now and then....
:cool: Rick
 
I've had my wizard for over a year now and love it, I also took classes at the Atlanta show and I've printed out all of the manuals so that I could read through them at my own pace.

I am also computer challange and do not understand the tech manuals, I need hands on learning. The poor help desk people at Wizard probably start running when they know I'm calling for help just to install one of the updates.
I have problems just inserting the disk, something always goes wrong when I do, but their patient enough to talk me through it step by step.

But I would still love it if Wizard would offer a week long class in different parts of the country, kinda like LJ's framing schools do so that I could stay closer to home and get the full use out of my investment.

While I did learn alot at the show the class was too big and not enough time to cover everything that the machine can do and some of my basic questions would have really slowed Brian's class speed down. Not to mention that he would'nt have had time to answer all of them.

I for one would sign up for it, skip one of the trade shows and spend my money on something that is benefitting me day in and day out in my business.

How about it Wizard any plans along that line?
 
There's one upside to the Wizard that's overlooked.

I use to have constant backaches from lifting my 60 inch mat cutter on and off the table and leaning over it several hours a day. From the day I got the Wizard the backache went away. Having a Wizard is pain releive for me, a part time employee, less stress and makes the job fun again.

Thanks Wizard...

Buy, lease or rent one today. There is no reason not to, IMHO if you are serious about your framing.

framer
 
I give!!!

OKAY!!

I can't stand it anymore......I'm convinced!! (Framer, ya got to me on that last line)

What do I do first? Where do I go and who do I talk to about leasing?



I wanna WIZ!!
(And POS too)

Holy cow, I don't believe I finally said that....


(I guess I don't get to whine about how busy I am if I'm not willing to do something about it, huh?)
 
That's exactly right Framer!! I use to have Tendanitous(can't spell it) in my arm and now, no problem!

I would also pay to take that class if wizard would have them. I'm a beginer and I dont' even know how to down load the wizard manual.

I'm trying to not call wizard every 5 minutes because I know they cringe when they see it is me. I probably broke some kind of record the day I put the thing in. Especially the Integraded framer. That thing should have been easy but for me, it was harder then the cutter.

Lets start a campain to get Wizard to set those classes up!!
 
I will gladly forward all of your comments regarding classes. And, if you're ever in the Wizard area (Mukilteo, Washington -- a few stones throw from Seattle), call us and you can have hands-on training at our site.

As for manuals, I'll paste what I had posted earlier. The Integrated Framer also has a manual that can be accessed under Help as well.

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Dani said:
Open the Wizard MatDesigner. Click Edit New Mat, and Click Cancel on the next screen. Click "Help" on the menu bar at the top. From here, you can access a myriad of manuals for the Wizard, including the "Getting Started" manual.

There is also a Context Sensitive Help (CSH) available. Click on the large question mark in the upper right hand corner, Click on the item you want to know about, and the Context Sensitive Screen will open up and display information on the item you Clicked. You can also do a Search within the CSH for anything in particular you wish to know.

You can also access our website at wizardint.com for various documents, announcement, class schedules, etc.
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Great suggestion! I'll pass that along!
 
I do suggest to everyone to print out the manuals so that you can read them while you are doing the task at hand. I tried to use the manuals on the computer but by the time I found what I was looking for I forgot the step I was suppose to do and had to look them up all over again. With it printed out right beside me while I go step by step it's great (if I understand what their talking about in computer terms!!) I'm serious about being computer challanged but it's great to be able to get started with the basics fairly easy.

The best part for me is that the arthritis in my hands no longer bother me and I can accomplish so much more in so little time!!!

It was the best investment I ever made for my store!!
 
Yea Val!!!

As for info, you can find ads in the PFM magazine, check out the website at www.wizardint.com (I think is correct) Or, call me on Monday and I will give you their phone number!!

Yea Val! - you will be soooo HAPPY!
 
Karen said:
I do suggest to everyone to print out the manuals so that you can read them while you are doing the task at hand. . . . .QUOTE]

I couldn't agree more. I have one notebook for CutArt, one for the Help Content, and one for individual task lessons that I printed from the Wizard website. On the website set up an account with username and password (obtained from Wizard). Go to Education and there are 9-10 individualized lessons for various tasks. They are really good and although I am computer savvy, I still need "click this, click that" on quite a few things.
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I actually made the decision awhile back, just haven't said it out loud here, nor started the process. Thought I'd wait until Vegas and check out any specials, and take the Wizard class then. But I guess I should start all the question-asking and phone-calling and e-mailing now, so I'll be armed and ready when I get there. A lot going on between now and then. And...I will be doing a lot of archive searching here, and note-taking. :help:
Another frame shop near here that has done some Wizard-ing for me has offered to let me come in and see how it works. Can you believe I've never even seen one in person??

It's time for this dinosaur to step into the light! Past time.

I'M SO HAPPY! (and a little bit scary!)
 
We put on many classes around the country. Just watch our website (wizardint.com) and our newsletter for dates and locations. We also do a class at every show and we have several people at shows to do "hands" on help with the machine.
 
Val,

Lucky for you that you have a local framer that is willing to show you his Wizard. When I was doing my research, the framer I knew that had one wouldn't show me his nor how it would work - Unbelievable!! when I say local, local here is a half hour away!!

I bought mine without seeing it or how it worked, and waited for about 6 months before I got it. It was so exciting!!

You will LOVE IT!!
 
Computerised mat cutter

Hi Guys
Im new to this site and find it very fascinating.Ok,I m at the stage to open my new picture framing business.Ill be really glad if I can get some advise on a couple of issues.Firstly,I want to, from the word go, start with a CMC, some advised me to start with a manual mat cutter and when I reach production of 200 frames per week I should then consider a CMC.Secondly,as it is a major purchase what quantity of frames/week should I be looking at to justify the purchase,or is 200 about correct??.I really really like the machine,please wizard owners give some advise.

Kaalkop
 
Not to sound smart but who have you been talking to? 200 frames per week is a lot. Few shops even come close to that number. It not the number of mats that you need to do but the quality and the labor saving that count. Start with a rental and buy later if the need is there.

When someone wants that special 26 opening triple layer mat it will take 15 min to complete not 6 hours if you are lucky.

Just get it now you'll be glad you did.

framer
 
framer tg: said:
When someone wants that special 26 opening triple layer mat it will take 15 min to complete not 6 hours if you are lucky.

framer
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Absoultly, I just had a lady bring in her ready made 24x36 poster frame and have me cut a single mat with around 34 holes, and lots of different sizes. One mat, and some layout time and a discounted price of $160.00. Not bad for a piece of $7.00 mat board. And she had it back later that same day. Now that is something the BB can't do, or the independant without a CMC.


Also, I have had my wizard for about 9-10 mo. and had no idea until last week that Wizard has a forum and an education center on their web site www.wizardint.com for wizard owners. You have to sign up to have access but the step by step lessons that others have mentioned are priceless. I am going to print them and go thru each as I have down time. If you don't know about this valuable feature of your wizard check it out now!
 
To be done today ... four pieces each with about 30 openings ... wouldn't want to do that on my straight line mat cutter!!!! Thank you Wiz!
 
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