Single
One tablet for one person. Standard layout with a single set of name, dates, and epitaph.
Designer Guide
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A reference for the monument editor — from setting up your first tablet to exporting a validated production proof. All dimensions are in inches, every step is editable, and nothing leaves the studio until the warnings clear.
Monument Types
Choose how the design is composed.
Set when you create a project — this cannot be changed after creation.
Companion
Two tablets on a shared base, each with its own independent canvas. For couples and family plots.
Step 01 — SHAPE & STYLE
Choose the tablet shape and margin
The Shape panel has two steps. First, pick a silhouette from the searchable shape library — browse by category or search by name. Then set the polished edge margin format (P2, P3, or P5) so the canvas reflects the correct finish before you move on.
- Step 1 — searchable shape library with category tabs
- Step 2 — margin format P2, P3, or P5 (Heart uses P5)
- Canvas updates live as you choose
Step 1 — Choose shape
Step 02 — BASE
Build the base in three steps
Add a main base and stack sub-bases for a tiered composition — each layer sized in inches on the canvas. Step 2 sets base finishing toggles (BRP and PFT) for the selected layer. Step 3 adjusts the base margin in half-inch increments.
- Step 1 — add a base and stack sub-bases
- Step 2 — BRP (Blasted Rough Perimeter) and PFT (Polished Face Top)
- Step 3 — base margin in ½″ steps
Step 1 — Choose base
Step 03 — STONE COLOR
Pick granite colour for shape or base
Browse the searchable stone colour library — each swatch shows the real granite texture. Switch the target between Shape and Base to apply different materials to the tablet and the base independently. The canvas updates as soon as you select.
- Searchable granite materials library
- Texture swatch for every colour
- Apply to the shape or the base separately
Step 04 — TEXT
Fonts, engraving style, and colour
The Text panel walks through three steps. Choose a memorial typeface from the curated catalogue, then set engraving method (V-Cut, Frost, or Skin Cut), size, line spacing, kerning, and outline. Step 3 picks the engraving colour for all text — Gold Leaf, White Fill, Bronze, and more.
- Step 1 — curated memorial font catalogue with minimum sizes
- Step 2 — V-Cut, Frost, or Skin Cut with size, spacing, and kerning
- Step 3 — engraving colour for text (None, Gold Leaf, White, Bronze, etc.)
Step 1 — Choose font
Step 05 — ELEMENTS
Decorative elements in four steps
Browse the elements library and click or drag motifs onto the canvas — crosses, doves, roses, and more. With an element selected, set its finishing style, carving style, and engraving colour in steps 2–4. Drag to position and use resize handles to scale on the canvas.
- Step 1 — searchable elements library, click or drag to add
- Step 2 — finishing style for the selected element
- Step 3 — carving style for the selected element
- Step 4 — engraving colour per element
Step 1 — Choose element
Step 06 — PORCELAIN
Add a porcelain photo plaque
Drag a plaque shape — Oval, Rectangle, Heart, Circle, or Square — onto the stone, then select it and upload a portrait to drop the photo inside. Reposition and resize the plaque freely, and skip the step entirely if the order has no porcelain.
- Oval, Rectangle, Heart, Circle, or Square plaques
- Drag onto the stone, then upload a portrait
- Reposition and resize once placed
Step 07 — VASES
Place vases on the monument
Search the vase catalogue and click a vase to add it to the canvas. Each vase shows its real dimensions in inches. Drag to position and resize with the handles — vases sit alongside text and decorative elements in the layer stack.
- Searchable vase catalogue
- Click to add, drag to position on the canvas
- Sized in inches with resize handles
Step 08 — EXPORT
Validate, then export and share
The export panel summarises the design — name, shape, material, and element count — and runs validation for errors and warnings. Once every check passes, export PNG sheets or a PDF for sign-off, or download the CAD package (DXF/PLT/AI) for the workshop.
- Design summary with live validation
- PNG sheets and PDF proof for sign-off
- CAD package (DXF/PLT/AI) for production
Export & Share
Workflow
The 8-step path, end to end.
01
Shape & Style
02
Base
03
Stone Color
04
Text
05
Elements
06
Porcelain
07
Vases
08
Export
Learn the Basics
Topics, grouped by where they live in the workflow.
Set up
Pick the monument type when you start — one tablet or two on a shared base.
Select a silhouette from the shape library, then set P2, P3, or P5 margin finish.
Set the tablet and each base layer in inches; the canvas redraws to match.
Design
Use the Text panel for fonts, engraving method, size, spacing, and colour.
Drag crosses, doves, roses, and other art from the elements library onto the stone.
Drop a plaque shape on the tablet, then upload a portrait to sit inside it.
Search the vase catalogue and click to place vases on the monument.
Toggle faces from the toolbar to design and export both sides of the monument.
Refine
Open the Layers pane to drag elements up or down and control what sits in front.
Lock an element so it can’t be moved, or hide it to clear the canvas while you work.
Snapping guides appear as you drag, so elements line up and stay evenly spaced.
Press Ctrl+Z to undo and Ctrl+Y to redo any change on the canvas.
Produce
Clear every error and warning in the export panel before the design is production-ready.
Review the front and back sheets and design specifications before you export.
Generate a PDF proof with front and back pages and full design details for sign-off.
Download front and back PNG sheets as a ZIP for the workshop.
Canvas
Everything you can do on the design surface.
Select & drag elements
Double-click to edit text
Click + or − to zoom in and out
Ctrl+Z to undo, Ctrl+Y to redo
Flip elements horizontally or vertically
Toggle between Front and Back
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
A Single monument is one tablet for one person. A Companion monument is two tablets on a shared base — each tablet has its own independent canvas. Both sets appear on the final proof.
The export panel validates your design and flags anything that may not survive production — such as text below the minimum size for the chosen engraving method. Resolve every error and warning before exporting so the file is production-ready.
Yes. Use the Front / Back toggle in the canvas toolbar to switch faces. Each face has its own layout, and both are included when you export PNG sheets or a PDF proof.
Open the Layers panel and drag elements up or down to change the stacking order. You can also lock an element so it cannot be moved, or hide it while you work on the rest of the design.
Engraving colour is set in the Text panel (Step 3) for all text, and in the Elements panel (Step 4) for decorative motifs. Select an element on the canvas to adjust its individual colour in the Elements steps.
You can choose V-Cut, Frost, or Skin Cut in the Text panel. Frost and Skin Cut support an Outline toggle for an extra coloured rim. Minimum-size warnings flag any text that is too small for the chosen method.
Designs are saved to your account as projects — the editor auto-saves as you work, and you can also save manually. Open the Projects page any time to reopen, duplicate, or continue a design.