One of the slick new features of Silhouette Studio version 4 is a Replicate option called Object on Path. This is very similar to Text on Path, which is most often used to wrap text around a circle. What Object on Path does is allow you to put any … [Read more...]
Software Basics — Lesson 9: Navigation bits and pieces
This is the last in our lesson about navigation around the software and it’s a catch all. We’ll talk more about moving around in some specific areas of the software in later lessons, but this is the rest of the general info. (To begin with Lesson 1, … [Read more...]
Software Basics — Lesson 8: Keyboard Shortcuts
A keyboard shortcut is a short set of strokes you type on your computer keyboard to perform an action in a software. There are a TON of keyboard shortcuts in Silhouette Studio. Any action done with a shortcut can also be done in the dropdown lists, … [Read more...]
Software Basics — Lesson 7: Right Click Menus
A right click, or context, menu is a one that pops up when you perform a right click in a software or on a website. All software programs and internet browsers have right click menus. What is in those menus varies, but you have a set of limited … [Read more...]
Software Basics — Lesson 6: Drop Down Menus
This is lesson 6 in our series about getting to know the Silhouette Studio software. You can start with lesson 1 here. Today, we'll be talking about drop down menus. Note: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you click the link and … [Read more...]
Software Basics — Lesson 5: The mouse and cursors
It's time to learn how to get around in the software. Think of the next few lessons like Driver's Ed: you've done some of the classroom work and now you're ready to get in the car and figure out how to adjust the mirrors, put it in gear, etc. We've … [Read more...]
Software Basics — Lesson 4: Choosing how your drawing area looks with grid settings
Now that you've set up your page and chosen your mat, it's time to choose how your drawing area looks. (To start with Lesson 1 of this series, go here.) In this lesson I'm going to show you all the options in the Grid tab of the Page Setup panel. … [Read more...]
Software Basics — Lesson 3: Setting up a new project and selecting page settings
In this lesson, I'm going to show you the process for starting a new project. (To start with Lesson 1 of Software Basics, go here.) We're going to go over page sizes and mat selection. You may not need every bit of information on this page right … [Read more...]
Software Basics — Lesson 2: The Icons
In this lesson we are going to learn about each of the icons in the software. (To start with Lesson 1 of the Software Basics series, go here.) An icon is a little picture that, when you click on it, enables a tool or opens a panel on the right … [Read more...]
Software Basics — Lesson 1: Opening the Software and Setting Preferences
Mastering the Silhouette Studio software is essential to success with your Silhouette machine. In the Software Basics series, we will learn the software step by step. I suggest you go through each lesson in order to gain a thorough knowledge of … [Read more...]
Why I never weld cursive text (& why you shouldn’t either)
Did that title surprise you? It sounds insane, right? I mean, we hear all the time from other users that if we don't weld text the letters won't all be connected and you'll get little tiny pieces at the overlaps. It's true that you need to do … [Read more...]
Panels in Version 4: Figuring them out and setting your preferences
One of the biggest changes in version 4 of the Silhouette Studio software is the introduction of floating panels instead of windows on the right side of the software. It may sound like just a change in terms, but it’s actually much more. Note: This … [Read more...]
How & why to update your Silhouette Studio software
I was looking through old photos (actual physical pictures) recently and laughing at my 80's big hair and shoulder pads. I'm sure you have some of those pics. What was fashionable then is a caricature today. We don't stay the same -- we continually … [Read more...]
Silhouette Studio levels, types and versions explained
When you start using a Silhouette machine, it's easy to get confused with all the terms. This post will help you understand the terms regarding the names of the software, specifically the Silhouette Studio levels, types and versions. Note: This post … [Read more...]
Fill ‘er up! The hows and whys of color, gradient and pattern fill
I don’t know about you, but as a visual person I find it hard to visualize what my projects will look like with just red lines on a plain white background. I love the fact that I can use the fills within Silhouette Studio to get a better idea of the … [Read more...]
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