[Swedish Lillies]

when using the silhouette software i try to find an image from my computer to open in the software but I cannot seem to do it! I see the image icons on my desk top of various images that I have. When I click on them it says "no matches found" i dont understand

 

[Ribcage]

The Silhouette software is very good, but it imports a little differently than other programs and is limited as to file types. If you're trying to import vector images, they should be exported as dxf files and then imported to "my library" on the Silhouette software. You can then open your library and double click the image to place it on the page for cutting.

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[Swedish Lillies]

well alot of the images are jpegs, random images from "google images" do you think these have to be exported as dxf files as well?

 

[debz1959]

well alot of the images are jpegs, random images from "google images" do you think these have to be exported as dxf files as well?

No, the Silhouette Software will open these directly. You have to choose the correct file format at the bottom of the open screen (It automatically defaults to the .studio format). You can also drag a compatible file directly onto your workspace in the software.

 

[Fenrir]

I believe the Silhouette software has a trace feature, but unless the jpegs are monochrome images with solid edges, you will have a lot of manual work to do to make it cuttable.

 

[debz1959]

I believe the Silhouette software has a trace feature, but unless the jpegs are monochrome images with solid edges, you will have a lot of manual work to do to make it cuttable.

Yes, but it's VERY easy to use.

If you need any more help, JohnMavroidis, there's a group on Facebook that I also belong to that has been a big hel to me. https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/allthingsSILHOUETTE/

 

[Swedish Lillies]

I am able to drag the image directly into the silhouette software! Great advice guys and what a big help!

However I have come across another hurdle,my JPSS transfer paper is actually 11 X17 and so I went ahead and set those dimensions on the silhouette software but the problem is that the cutting matt in the software goes only as big as 12X12! Any advide am I doing something wrong? Shoudnt the cutting matt be also 11X17 or bigger?

 

[debz1959]

I am able to drag the image directly into the silhouette software! Great advice guys and what a big help!

However I have come across another hurdle,my JPSS transfer paper is actually 11 X17 and so I went ahead and set those dimensions on the silhouette software but the problem is that the cutting matt in the software goes only as big as 12X12! Any advide am I doing something wrong? Shoudnt the cutting matt be also 11X17 or bigger?

When was the last time you downloaded the updates? The 12x24 mat came out and the software now allows you to choose that size.

 

[Swedish Lillies]

wow just saw it! thanks so much

hey you seem preety knowledgable on this machine, is there anyway you can text me 7187754678

I am def willing to pay you for a quick tutorial.

The instructional video is confusing!

 

[debz1959]

I don't have texting on my phone. You can email me at [email protected]

You should really check out that group on Facebook that I sent a link for earlier. I've learned a lot there.