tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848027591545577710.post5746936641041385785..comments2024-03-19T08:03:25.564-07:00Comments on Under A Cherry Tree: Jin's Review: Silhouette Studio version 3.1.417Jin Yonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134993983317919588noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848027591545577710.post-40799623355729006722014-09-28T16:34:35.989-07:002014-09-28T16:34:35.989-07:00Thank you for your update! I have upgraded, and fo...Thank you for your update! I have upgraded, and found that the latest update lost some functionality:<br />Page settings: in order to print on other than default size pages, I have to set up the page size in page settings, then go to the file menu and set up the page size again, THEN make sure it is the correct page size and orientation when you hit "send to printer".<br /><br />Arrange images: in order to move images to the front I have to cut them (cmdX on a mac) and then paste them back onto the page over the images I want behind them.<br />Silly.<br />Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236072227385652983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848027591545577710.post-36098134486036701942014-08-19T11:24:40.462-07:002014-08-19T11:24:40.462-07:00I tried the Pix Scan mat and have had mixed result...I tried the Pix Scan mat and have had mixed results. I tried cutting some patterns out of pattern papers and while some cut perfectly, others did not. It would appear the scanning needs a high contrast to read in order to get a nice trace. I tried cutting clouds which were on blue paper and only about half of the clouds were even recognized. I also tried cutting a pattern paper which had lined drawings and I would guess about 80% of the patterns were recognized. I am sure with multiple traces I could get a better result, but overall, I think it's best for nice clean high contrast images.<br />~ Lorrie ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/05562778642612294714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848027591545577710.post-42161610566278418832014-08-12T16:22:44.905-07:002014-08-12T16:22:44.905-07:00I've been testing the PixScan software and mat...I've been testing the PixScan software and mat for the past 3 or 4 weeks.I've been frustrated using the scanner portion, but have found the camera easy to calibrate. The camera image popped right into place, I auto traced and cut. The only problem I had when doing a second cut on another image is some white edges on the images on the right sided of the page. The first camera test was on a paper doll and clothes. They came turned out wonderful. I totally love the way we can now use those mounds of scraps we manage to collect over time. All I had to do, was take a picture of some scraps I had set on my page, auto traced them, selected the shapes I wanted cut out of each scrap of vinyl and card stock, used the nesting tool to nest the shapes in the various media and it was like magic to see all of those shapes nicely nestle into each part of the media I selected. What a great way to cut fabric, vinyl, cardstock scraps and more. doodlingdebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596570056056049979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848027591545577710.post-46265461388474750152014-08-12T16:16:22.181-07:002014-08-12T16:16:22.181-07:00Hello, I just wanted to share my experiences with ...Hello, I just wanted to share my experiences with the layers, cut by color, and cut by line color. I absolutely love them all. You can easily add layers, re -name them and name the parts of the cutting file you are placing in the layers you named. Recently, I had a paper piecing project which used all sorts of various pieces of colored cardstock. It was wonderful to be able to place them all on top of each other and just click on the next layer to cut the next color of cardstock. This also worked well with the "cut by line color". Layers can easily be named to whatever we want. It works similar to naming layers in Photoshop. I will never cut any other way when using multiple colors of cardstock. It rocks! Hugs to all, Debbiedoodlingdebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596570056056049979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848027591545577710.post-24935747185047446952014-08-09T10:47:54.613-07:002014-08-09T10:47:54.613-07:00Thanks, I'll stay tuned! I still don't qu...Thanks, I'll stay tuned! I still don't quite understand PixScan. Seems like I still have to scan, import, and trace to add cut lines...which doesn't appear to be much different from the current method (only the scanning method changes). I'm curious to find out if scanning with the PixScan software streamlines the process (if that is possible). Looking forward to see what you find out!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11523542974618269211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848027591545577710.post-4004735158735942422014-08-08T16:36:04.505-07:002014-08-08T16:36:04.505-07:00At this point in my testing, I would say no. I am ...At this point in my testing, I would say no. I am looking forward to getting my PixScan mat and giving PixScan a try. Unless PixScan wows me, I would say that you're probably better off with v2 because there is no added value in using v3. Stay tuned as I will be updating the blog with more v3 test results soon. :)Jin Yonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18134993983317919588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848027591545577710.post-64013955387442128132014-08-08T16:27:27.898-07:002014-08-08T16:27:27.898-07:00Hi Jin, In your opinion, has version 3.x added an...Hi Jin, In your opinion, has version 3.x added any new and useful functionality that was not in the availablee in the 2.x versions? I don't make a ton of projects, but I haven't seen anything [yet] that 3.x can do that I can't do in my current 2.x version. Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11523542974618269211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848027591545577710.post-51531877434659374062014-08-07T11:31:07.519-07:002014-08-07T11:31:07.519-07:00Hi Jin
Thanks for the update. I refrained from eve...Hi Jin<br />Thanks for the update. I refrained from ever downloading<br />in April. I have to wonder when companies put out "New-Improved"<br />versions who they were improving for? The program works quite<br />nicely to begin with why improve it? I guess I am not savvy enough to<br />require a lot of bells and whistles in my crafting so I thought the program<br />worked great to begin with. Just saying….Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05508685666158460278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848027591545577710.post-11271270130090788282014-08-07T09:07:11.586-07:002014-08-07T09:07:11.586-07:00Jin...RE: Layer Labeling: You can rename the lay...Jin...RE: Layer Labeling: You can rename the layers to suit your needs. Select the layer (polygon label) you want to change and right click. 'Rename Layer' is one of the options in the drop-down menu.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530326900060954139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848027591545577710.post-29302927026398487872014-08-07T05:57:34.641-07:002014-08-07T05:57:34.641-07:00Hi Jin!! Thank you for share this review with all...Hi Jin!! Thank you for share this review with all of us!! About the layers, in other designer sofwares like photoshop, the layers can be renamed, As you add layers, they shown as "Layer 1", "Layer 2", "Layer 3", but you can easily renamed as you want to remid you the thigs you have in each layer (border, fill, flower center, etc). And if you erase something in one layer, the layer will stay , unless you delete the layer. Is like a clear sheet in a folder, you can erase or dettach the things of the clear sheet, but the sheet will stay unless you put it out of the folder. Hope this help to understand the layer function... I think I will update the version to try it...<br />I don't use make the cut, so the problem the LD svg's is a bad thing for me... <br />Thanks again for all your help!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596375554541485422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848027591545577710.post-46313812902550961112014-08-07T05:15:17.630-07:002014-08-07T05:15:17.630-07:00For those without Make-The-Cut or just like workin...For those without Make-The-Cut or just like working with Inkscape, Inkscape can also "convert" (for lack of better term) the LD SVG's into a workable form with Silhouette Studio V3.Angelicahttp://angelicuts.comnoreply@blogger.com