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Re: Export as Svg

RobinV
 

Thanks so much! I will give it a try. I thought I had done it before with no problem. Hopefully they fix that bug soon.
Re: Export as Svg

Stephanie E
 

The design is probably there. In the program (InVue or Inspiration Studio) go to Edit -> Select All


Then look at the dimensions. If it's tiny, you'll want to enlarge it. If it's so large that it obscures the mat, decrease the size. Make sure aspect ratio is clicked on in InVue. Using the transform ->Width or transform -> Height in Inspiration Studio will maintain the aspect ratio.


Then use the position function to move the design to the mat (0,0  or center on mat, etc)..


If, after resizing and moving to the mat, the design still cannot be seen I would change the line color - just in case the lines exported as white or transparent.


If nothing is wrong with the file you should be able to see the design at this point.


HTH
Re: Export as Svg

Julie Flanagan
 

Before exporting to Invue, I select all. With Gold lock icon selected at the top of the screen, I type in 80% in H box and press Enter. Then Ctrl+Shift+S to export as SVG. The latest InVue update has a bug that has been reported that I assume will be fixed soon. SVG imports were working properly before the latest software update, but now the sizing of all pieces may not be correct. Some pieces are coming in so large that you may not see them on the InVue screen. Once in InVue, select all (Ctrl+A) and resize to what the measurements were in MTC. If you still don't see the cutting lines, change the line color to black. It may be that the lines do not have a color and changing them to black will allow you to see them. 

It may help for you to send the troublesome SVG file to Pazzles support so their software developer will have more to work with in resolving the SVG import issues.

From: "mamadance31@... [MTC_Tuts]"
To: "MTC Tuts"
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 9:17:04 AM
Subject: [MTC_Tuts] Export as Svg

 


I have a Pazzles Vue. I designed something in MTC and exported as a Svg. When I import into InVue or Inspiration software the file is blank.  Yes I clicked on my image and selected it before exporting. Anyone know why I can't see it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Export as Svg

RobinV
 

I have a Pazzles Vue. I designed something in MTC and exported as a Svg. When I import into InVue or Inspiration software the file is blank.  Yes I clicked on my image and selected it before exporting. Anyone know why I can't see it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Re: MTC software question.....

Julie Flanagan
 

Any design that you can open or import into Make The Cut or download from the 11,800+ user contributed cutting files in the MTC Gallery may be selected (Ctrl+A), record the height and width of the selection,  and exported as SVG (Ctrl+Shift+S). The SVG files may be imported into Design Space for cutting to the Explore using the Vector Upload option. You will need to resize the design once in Design Space to the same size it was in Make The Cut. If there are score lines in the any of the shapes, In Design Space, be sure to select the shape and score line, right click  , and select Attach before going to cut.

From: "Jacalyn Hartzell hartzellshopping@... [MTC_Tuts]"
To: "MTC Tuts"
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 6:28:27 AM
Subject: Re: [MTC_Tuts] MTC software question.....

 

I purchased MTC years ago prior to Provo Craft’s suit but only used it a couple of times and then I switched from PC to a Mac several years ago. I just transferred to my MTC to my Mac hoping it was possible to do this (really did’t want to add Paralells) Would you share the link to the best video that teaches how to create SVG’s in MTC that can be exported/imported into CDS for the Explore? Much appreciated.
 
On Jan 22, 2015, at 8:18 PM, kathy huguenin huguenin@... [MTC_Tuts] <MTC_Tuts@...> wrote:
Re: MTC software question.....

Julie Flanagan
 

There are a couple of You Tube videos covering how to convert files in MTC to SVG that will work with Cricut Design Space. One is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQHn9tw8fQg


From: "Jacalyn Hartzell hartzellshopping@... [MTC_Tuts]"
To: "MTC Tuts"
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 6:28:27 AM
Subject: Re: [MTC_Tuts] MTC software question.....

 

I purchased MTC years ago prior to Provo Craft’s suit but only used it a couple of times and then I switched from PC to a Mac several years ago. I just transferred to my MTC to my Mac hoping it was possible to do this (really did’t want to add Paralells) Would you share the link to the best video that teaches how to create SVG’s in MTC that can be exported/imported into CDS for the Explore? Much appreciated.
 
On Jan 22, 2015, at 8:18 PM, kathy huguenin huguenin@... [MTC_Tuts] <MTC_Tuts@...> wrote:
Re: Printing an object with a dashed line around it's shadow

mary empson <marye.e@...>
 

Thanks, I hadn't thought of that. I'll have to give it a try.


On Thursday, January 22, 2015 6:02 PM, "craftymusician@... [MTC_Tuts]" wrote:


 
You could change a line to dashes and have pens draw the dashed line. If you want the dashed lines to print, then you can create a single dash to your specifications using a square from basic shapes. I changed the size of my square to .2" wide by .01" high and pressed enter. I created my shape and added an inset shadow, hid the original shape, and used Wrap object to path and wrapped the dash to the inset shadow line. Then deleted the inset shadow so that only the dashes remained. Since these lines are thicker, they show up better in print preview and print a bit darker.  To wrap object to path, select the dash, hold the shift key, and drag the dash over the inset shape. Increase the number and adjust the spacing as desired, then apply. This would work with any shape in Make The Cut.

From: "marye.e@... [MTC_Tuts]"
To: "MTC Tuts"
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 3:59:09 PM
Subject: [MTC_Tuts] Printing an object with a dashed line around it's shadow

 
I have searched high and low to find a method of printing a dashed line around an object on MTC. Here is an example of what I am trying to do. Under A Cherry Tree: I'm Hog Wild about you! ♥ This was done in the Silhouette program. My daughter has a Silhouette and she told me she is able to show just the outline around a shape by making a shadow with a colored dashed outline and the rest of the shadow transparent. I don't see that option in MTC. If I make the shape white, the outline is also white. I tried using the print option "print wireframe only" but then of course I can't print the shape that I want an outline around at the same time. I have been doing it through Adobe Illustrated but it's complicated. Any suggestions?
 
Re: MTC software question.....

Jacalyn Hartzell <hartzellshopping@...>
 

I purchased MTC years ago prior to Provo Craft’s suit but only used it a couple of times and then I switched from PC to a Mac several years ago. I just transferred to my MTC to my Mac hoping it was possible to do this (really did’t want to add Paralells) Would you share the link to the best video that teaches how to create SVG’s in MTC that can be exported/imported into CDS for the Explore? Much appreciated.
 

On Jan 22, 2015, at 8:18 PM, kathy huguenin huguenin@... [MTC_Tuts] <MTC_Tuts@...> wrote:
Re: Digest Number 2191

Sandra Morris <sandra.mooremorris@...>
 

Thanks to everyone who responded to my question with advice and suggestions. 
 
I’ve decided  I’m going to download the free MTC trial and see how I get along with it.  I had been considering Inkscape but I so need user friendly!
 
Kind regards
Sandra
My blog - Tales From A Toymaker at http://towerhousedolls.blogspot.com
 
 

Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 9:48 AM
Subject: [MTC_Tuts] Digest Number 2191
 

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Re: MTC software question..... by "kathy huguenin" kmmhug3

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Re: MTC software question.....

Thu Jan 22, 2015 5:48 pm (PST) . Posted by:

"kathy huguenin" kmmhug3

Unfortunately due to Provo Craft suing all third party software manufacturers there is no other software out there that can be used with their machines. However the good news is that while you can not cut with the MTC software and your new Explore you can use MTC to design, trace, and create SVG files and then export them from MTC and use the files you created in your cricut explore. Since the explore can import SVG files you can use outside software for creating as long as it will allow you to save or export files in the SVG format. MTC, SCAL, and Inkscape are popular one that do that. Inkscape is free but NOT user friendly MTC and SCAL are not free but very user friendly. You can download the free trials and see how you like them. However, you will not be able to save files as SVG format while you are running them in trial mode.

From: mailto:MTC_Tuts@...
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 7:52 PM
To: MTC_Tuts@...
Subject: Re: [MTC_Tuts] MTC software question.....

MTC is such a bargain for all the updates and tutorials they give- in face i sold my cricut to get a different cutter so i could use it . I bought a wireless Zing

On Wed, Jan 21, 2015 at 2:41 AM, 'Sandra Morris' sandra.mooremorris@... [MTC_Tuts] wrote:

Hi there,

I’m a relative newbie with a Cricut Explore. I’d like to learn how to make my own cutting files and have just been to the MTC website to purchase the software, but it says that it’s not compatible with Cricut. Sooooo disappointed.
So my question is, can anyone recommend a similar software package which would work with my Explore.
Thanks in advance.

Sandra
Re: Printing an object with a dashed line around it's shadow

Julie Flanagan
 

You could change a line to dashes and have pens draw the dashed line. If you want the dashed lines to print, then you can create a single dash to your specifications using a square from basic shapes. I changed the size of my square to .2" wide by .01" high and pressed enter. I created my shape and added an inset shadow, hid the original shape, and used Wrap object to path and wrapped the dash to the inset shadow line. Then deleted the inset shadow so that only the dashes remained. Since these lines are thicker, they show up better in print preview and print a bit darker.  To wrap object to path, select the dash, hold the shift key, and drag the dash over the inset shape. Increase the number and adjust the spacing as desired, then apply. This would work with any shape in Make The Cut.

From: "marye.e@... [MTC_Tuts]"
To: "MTC Tuts"
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 3:59:09 PM
Subject: [MTC_Tuts] Printing an object with a dashed line around it's shadow

 

I have searched high and low to find a method of printing a dashed line around an object on MTC. Here is an example of what I am trying to do. Under A Cherry Tree: I'm Hog Wild about you! ♥ This was done in the Silhouette program. My daughter has a Silhouette and she told me she is able to show just the outline around a shape by making a shadow with a colored dashed outline and the rest of the shadow transparent. I don't see that option in MTC. If I make the shape white, the outline is also white. I tried using the print option "print wireframe only" but then of course I can't print the shape that I want an outline around at the same time. I have been doing it through Adobe Illustrated but it's complicated. Any suggestions?

 
Re: MTC software question.....

kathy huguenin
 

Unfortunately due to Provo Craft suing all third party software manufacturers there is no other software out there that can be used with their machines.  However the good news is that while you can not cut with the MTC software and your new Explore you can use MTC to design, trace, and create SVG files and then export them from MTC and use the files you created in your cricut explore.  Since the explore can import SVG files you can use outside software for creating as long as it will allow you to save or export files in the SVG format.  MTC, SCAL, and Inkscape are popular one that do that.  Inkscape is free but NOT user friendly MTC and SCAL are not free but very user friendly.  You can download the free trials and see how you like them.  However, you will not be able to save files as SVG format while you are running them in trial mode. 
 

Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 7:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MTC_Tuts] MTC software question.....
 
 

MTC is such a bargain for all the updates and tutorials they give- in face i sold my cricut to get a different cutter so i could use it . I bought a wireless Zing
 
On Wed, Jan 21, 2015 at 2:41 AM, 'Sandra Morris' sandra.mooremorris@... [MTC_Tuts] <MTC_Tuts@...> wrote:
 
Hi there,
 
I’m a relative newbie with a Cricut Explore.  I’d like to learn how to make my own cutting files and have just been to the MTC website to purchase the software, but it says that it’s not compatible with Cricut.     Sooooo disappointed.
So my question is, can anyone recommend a similar software package which would work with my Explore.
Thanks in advance.
 
Sandra
 
 
Re: MTC software question.....

Shereen Timmerman
 

MTC is such a bargain for all the updates and tutorials they give- in face i sold my cricut to get a different cutter so i could use it . I bought a wireless Zing 

On Wed, Jan 21, 2015 at 2:41 AM, 'Sandra Morris' sandra.mooremorris@... [MTC_Tuts] <MTC_Tuts@...> wrote:
 

Hi there,
 
I’m a relative newbie with a Cricut Explore.  I’d like to learn how to make my own cutting files and have just been to the MTC website to purchase the software, but it says that it’s not compatible with Cricut.     Sooooo disappointed.
So my question is, can anyone recommend a similar software package which would work with my Explore.
Thanks in advance.
 
Sandra
 
Re: Valentines Day Box Cards

Cheryl Rotnem
 

No, it hasn't. I just meant the do take time to put together, after all the cuttings etc.

On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 12:59 PM, Pauline Darby Goff dtcqueen@... [MTC_Tuts] <MTC_Tuts@...> wrote:
 

Has it been posted yet? I clicked on the link but does not show on their web site yet. i guess I have to keep checking?
 
Pauline Darby Goff
Printing an object with a dashed line around it's shadow

marye.e@...
 

I have searched high and low to find a method of printing a dashed line around an object on MTC. Here is an example of what I am trying to do. Under A Cherry Tree: I'm Hog Wild about you! ♥ This was done in the Silhouette program. My daughter has a Silhouette and she told me she is able to show just the outline around a shape by making a shadow with a colored dashed outline and the rest of the shadow transparent. I don't see that option in MTC. If I make the shape white, the outline is also white. I tried using the print option "print wireframe only" but then of course I can't print the shape that I want an outline around at the same time. I have been doing it through Adobe Illustrated but it's complicated. Any suggestions?

 
Re: Valentines Day Box Cards

Julie Flanagan
 

Sometimes major projects take a bit longer than we had anticipated. The kit is not yet posted, but keep watching for it. Looks like fun. When I set up my files to cut a number at the same time, and put them together assembly line style, it actually goes quite smoothly. And the results of your labor are so stunning. People think you worked days on them!

From: "Pauline Darby Goff dtcqueen@... [MTC_Tuts]"
To: "MTC Tuts"
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 12:59:03 PM
Subject: Re: [MTC_Tuts] Valentines Day Box Cards

 


Has it been posted yet? I clicked on the link but does not show on their web site yet. i guess I have to keep checking?

 
Pauline Darby Goff

From: "Cheryl Rotnem crotnem@... [MTC_Tuts]"
To: MTC_Tuts@...
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 3:39 PM
Subject: Re: [MTC_Tuts] Valentines Day Box Cards

 

Ilove the look of these box cards, they are so time consuming tho.I made onetheother day for her birthday, It took me about 2 1/2 hrs to complete!

On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 10:55 AM, craftymusician@... [MTC_Tuts] <MTC_Tuts@...> wrote:
 

If you have ever made a box card as a gift, you understand the real Wow factor the recipients experience. I have been waiting for this kit to use for making exciting cards for our loved ones this year. The new free kit with purchase is being posted today at SVGCuts here: http://www.svgcuts.com/affiliates/jrox.php?id=3723&jxURL=http://svgcuts.com/  
 You can see the introductory video here: Valentine's Day Box Cards SVG Kit - Official Trailer


Julie, craftymusician@...
Purchase MTC: http://tinyurl.com/MTC-FES62
Purchase Popup Card Studio: http://tinyurl.com/PCS-FES1
Purchase Pazzles: http://tinyurl.com/PazzlesVue
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XPOST: Q&A Webinar from January 20th is posted in the MTC Forum

S. Bryan Williams <sbw1@...>
 

I have updated the first post of the Webinar Recordings thread on the MTC forum to include the link for the following webinar:

    01/20/2015 Q&A Webinar

Here is the link to the first post of the thread:
http://forum.make-the-cut.com/discussion/17938/p1

Enjoy!

Bryan
Re: help find font

Suzie
 

Thanks will look there.


Le jeudi 22 janvier 2015 13h51, "Shari Trujillo sljt57@... [MTC_Tuts]" 
Re: Blade Holders on Clearance

Stephanie E
 

Thanks for the info about this, Julie. My order arrived today. I was a bit concerned because the description of the blade holders in the invoice just said "deep cut blades" (ie, nothing about the holder). All is great - I got 3 holders along with a bunch of sale priced embossing folders.

I did find that another blade holder I have will fit (& work in) the Vue.  Last weekend I tried a Graphtec type holder that takes roland blades (no springs to worry about). I had bought it for my Cameo a couple of years ago. I'm used to having unlimited blade depths - as opposed to the click holder - so I was thrilled to find that this blade holder would work with the Vue.

I felt that the blade holder that came with my Vue was defective, so having 3 replacements PLUS my old Graphtec holder makes me happy :)
Re: Valentines Day Box Cards

dtcqueen
 

Has it been posted yet? I clicked on the link but does not show on their web site yet. i guess I have to keep checking?
 
Pauline Darby Goff


From: "Cheryl Rotnem crotnem@... [MTC_Tuts]"
To: MTC_Tuts@...
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 3:39 PM
Subject: Re: [MTC_Tuts] Valentines Day Box Cards

 
Ilove the look of these box cards, they are so time consuming tho.I made onetheother day for her birthday, It took me about 2 1/2 hrs to complete!

On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 10:55 AM, craftymusician@... [MTC_Tuts] <MTC_Tuts@...> wrote:
 
If you have ever made a box card as a gift, you understand the real Wow factor the recipients experience. I have been waiting for this kit to use for making exciting cards for our loved ones this year. The new free kit with purchase is being posted today at SVGCuts here: http://www.svgcuts.com/affiliates/jrox.php?id=3723&jxURL=http://svgcuts.com/  
 You can see the introductory video here: Valentine's Day Box Cards SVG Kit - Official Trailer


Julie, craftymusician@...
Purchase MTC: http://tinyurl.com/MTC-FES62
Purchase Popup Card Studio: http://tinyurl.com/PCS-FES1
Purchase Pazzles: http://tinyurl.com/PazzlesVue
MTC Tutorials
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This group is for learning the Make-The-Cut software with electronic cutters such as Craft Robo, Wishblade,Silhouette, Cameo, Gazelle, Inspiration, Pazzles,...
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my blog: http://cherylsartfulcreations.blogspot.com
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Re: Valentines Day Box Cards

Cheryl Rotnem
 

Ilove the look of these box cards, they are so time consuming tho.I made onetheother day for her birthday, It took me about 2 1/2 hrs to complete!

On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 10:55 AM, craftymusician@... [MTC_Tuts] <MTC_Tuts@...> wrote:
 

If you have ever made a box card as a gift, you understand the real Wow factor the recipients experience. I have been waiting for this kit to use for making exciting cards for our loved ones this year. The new free kit with purchase is being posted today at SVGCuts here: http://www.svgcuts.com/affiliates/jrox.php?id=3723&jxURL=http://svgcuts.com/  

 You can see the introductory video here: Valentine's Day Box Cards SVG Kit - Official Trailer



Julie, craftymusician@...
Purchase MTC: http://tinyurl.com/MTC-FES62
Purchase Popup Card Studio: http://tinyurl.com/PCS-FES1
Purchase Pazzles: http://tinyurl.com/PazzlesVue
MTC Tutorials
MTC Tutorials
This group is for learning the Make-The-Cut software with electronic cutters such as Craft Robo, Wishblade,Silhouette, Cameo, Gazelle, Inspiration, Pazzles,...
Preview by Yahoo

 

 




--
Cheryl Rotnem, CZT 11
Certified Zentangle® Teacher
my blog: http://cherylsartfulcreations.blogspot.com
My group:
cherylscreativestampingpad@...
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