Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Sure Cuts A Lot - TIPS!!!

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Just thought I would start a "Help List" for new SCAL users:

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Where do I download Sure Cuts A Lot?
http://www.craftedge.com/
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Activationn code is automatically sent to you. If you don't receive it, check your junk or spam folder for the proper codes.
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Slicing lines in my designs: The 'trial download' will do this. After purchasing the software, the lines go away. (PS The lines are what is called the 'watermark'.)
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ISSUE:

LOST my Keyboard box
LOST my Properties box
LOST my Preferences box
LOST my Library

To any of these, go to "Edit", then "Preferences" and click on Restore Default
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FONTS/SHAPES missing: "Edit", "Preferences" listed above. When the "Library" box shows up, grab the lower left of the box and drag down and away to enlarge the box.
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CUTTING SPEED: "Edit", "Preferences" - cut speeds of maximum, high, medium, low and minimum are chosen via the arrow down next to "cut speed".
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HOW DO I bring in an external image: "File", "Import SVG"
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MAT SIZE: "Cutter", "mat size"
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PREVIEW cut: "Cutter", "Preview"
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MULTICUT: go to "Cutter" for choices between "off", "2x's", "3x's", or "4x's".
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DOESN'T CUT:
Step #1: You must have your bug connected to your computer via an A/B USB cable.
Step #2: You must have a cart, any cart, plugged into your bug in order for SCAL to cut.
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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Shari,

I really like your Blog. Easy to see, nice layout and looks like it will be a great resource.

Question: You have offered some .cut files but SCAL won't read them. Is there an easy way to convert them for SCAL?

Thanks,

Susan

Shari said...

Susan,

Thanks for commenting on my 'new' blog! I'm not too good at it yet but hope to continue to improve it. Regarding your question: The .cut files have been made available only to users of PC's Design Studio Software program for their personal use. These files are all created from George and Basic Shapes and can be used with the "Trial Version" of Design Studio. You do not need the purchased Design Studio Software to cut these files. So, even though you can not use these .cut files with SCAL, you CAN cut them after installing the trial version of Design Studio! - now - get to work - get that trial downloaded and start cutting and enjoy your Cricket! smile!

Anonymous said...

Was using SCAL today and my font library disappeared. I was REALLY REALLY glad when I found your tips section, hit restore defaults and it's back! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!