One of the great things about using Silhouette machines is the Silhouette Studio software. It is amazing, especially since it’s free and updates are always free. And if you choose to upgrade to a higher level of the software, it’s relatively … [Read more...]
What in the world is that? — weird target at center of design
This is something that happens to folks all the time, and it can drive you CRAZY! You accidentally hit something and all of a sudden see a little circle with crosshairs in it in the middle of your design. Then you can’t figure out how you did it and … [Read more...]
Planning and executing large projects: Phase 2 — Designing with the Layer tool
This is the second lesson in my series on how to do very large projects using your Silhouette machine. You can find Phase 1 on setting up the file here. In today’s lesson, I’ll show you how I added my design elements and used the Layer feature … [Read more...]
Designer, Designer Plus or Business Edition: How to upgrade your software
Here’s a question I get all the time from beginners — “I bought the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition. How do I get that into my software?” They also ask what to do if they get a new computer and need to install it there. That’s our topic today: how … [Read more...]
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Version 4 Send Area: #5 — Action by: Line, Fill or Layer
Now that you know the basics of the Send area, it’s time to get into advanced options with Action by: Line, Fill or Layer (Advanced Cut Mode in version 3). In these modes, you choose your cut settings for each shape based on its line color, its fill … [Read more...]
Yes, you CAN put a shape on a path in Silhouette Studio!
The ability to put text on a path – to have words wrap around a shape -- has been available in the Silhouette Studio software for a long time. But being able to put a shape on a path of another shape has been an elusive dream. This is a feature … [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...]