Glenda on November 28th, 2009

If you can’t see your images in the Silhouette Library on your C: drive, these are the instructions from the Silhouette Support Team: 1. Open the Silhouette software and go to the “Help” menu to select “About” and check what version of the software you are running. -If you are not running Version 5.10 or higher:    a. Close […]

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Glenda on April 26th, 2009

This is a screen shot of “My Library” once you install the software, following the directions that I posted before.

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Glenda on March 18th, 2009

You may love a certain font, but it may be too thin for the purpose that you have in mind (ex. for cutting it with your digital cutter machine). If you want to make your letters thicker using Photoshop, follow these steps: Open a New Document, Letter size, 300 ppi and Transparent Background. Make sure […]

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Glenda on March 5th, 2009

I use Microsoft Word for some designing. Let’s make a monogram: Open a New document. Select Insert, Textbox. Draw a text box approximately 2 by 2 inches. Now, type the letter of your choice. Format the letter. I chose a big size, 72 pt. Choose a nice font like Edwardian Script ITC or Vivaldi. Script […]

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Glenda on February 28th, 2009

When I installed ROBO Craft and wanted to organize my files, I wasn’t able to do it since the buttons that are usually there to create new folders weren’t there. I was very disappointed since I love organization. My husband is great with computers and he found the way to fix the problem. I have […]

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Glenda on February 25th, 2009

Once you draw a shape like a rectangle, right-click on top of your shape and choose Position Settings. You will see a new window where you can change the size of your shape.

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Glenda on February 25th, 2009

If you want to use the Grids with your software, you can find it on Edit, Grid Settings. The Grid Spacing is 0.50 inches. You can change it to any size.

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Glenda on February 24th, 2009

You can trace an image and convert that image from .jpeg or .bmp into a file that can be used by your digital cutter machine (like Quikutz Silhouette).  Please follow these steps: Click on File and Import. Look for your image, click on it to select it and click on Open. You should be able […]

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Glenda on February 22nd, 2009

My machine arrived! It’s not as big as I thought, and that’s good, I like to save space in my home. If you are blessed with one, these are my suggestions: Open the box and make sure everything is there. Read the instructions. Install the program that comes in the included CD (follow instructions). Go […]

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Glenda on February 19th, 2009

I have several good reasons to get this machine: I like cutting things but I don’t have the patience to cut intricate designs by hand. I use my laptop for cardmaking and scrapbooking. I don’t like to buy expensive cartriges of designs or bulky die cuts that other cutters need. I want to have the […]

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