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You may be familiar with dpi (dots per inch) when using pictures. If you miss this, your file could end up with many more pieces to it than you intended. NOTE: It is important to check the fold lines of ANY SVG file that you import as they may import as a cut line. Once I was happy with the design, I exported it as an SVG file and then imported into Canvas Workspace perfectly. These score lines would have cut out as a cut line.Īn alternative to this is to change the lines that need to be fold lines to a Draw line and either use a scoring board or a scoring tool in the Universal Pen holder. In SCAL5 I noted that the file also needed to have the fold lines changed from a score line to a Dashed line. To fix this file, I ended up importing it into SCAL5. NOTE: The bicycle spokes still may give you grief in either but I am hoping you get the idea about looking at the differences in design. The bicycle on the right has a reasonable chance of successfully cutting out although it would be dependant on size and maybe only in vinyl. The bicycle on the left would be very difficult to cut if not, impossible. BOTH bicycles are available in SVG format. Take a look at the two bicycle pictures below. Imagine your cutting machine working its way around the shape.

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How do I tell whether an SVG file will workįirst up, look at the design that you are purchasing or choosing to download and imagine it as a cut file. You cannot really expect a file to be tested in EVERY cutting machine on the market. That last reason is very common and not really the designer’s fault. Designer may use a particular brand of cutting machine and don’t have the opportunity to test it in various brands of cutting machine.Vendors export a design to SVG and NEVER test whether it cuts ok in any cutting machine.The designer was using SVG format to create a printable or picture type project and never meant for the SVG file to be a cut file.

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Created in software that is primarily designed for a different cutting machine.There are many reasons why and amongst them are: The Scan N Cut will use most SVG files happily…. To find out more about the differences between PNG and SVG files you can check out Adobe’s descriptive page here. File formats like PNG or JPEG / JPG are raster-type files as opposed to vector and will pixelate as you increase the size. The reason is that vector graphic files can be resized easily and still maintain their quality. What is an SVG?įor newer crafters, you may be wondering what an SVG file even is! SVG is the acronym for Scalable Vector Graphic file and is GREAT file format for graphic design and cutting files.

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This post may contain some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I may earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)! Read my very boring full disclosure policy here. Let’s look to see the reasons why your SVG file doesn’t work and how this can be fixed. Even worse, not all SVG files are created to suit Canvas Workspace and the Scan N Cut. Not all SVG files are created for cutting machines. It will bring up a screen allowing you to adjust some settings.Why doesn’t my SVG work? This is the question I often get asked and the answer is simple. You can drag the other shapes to the right side of the mat (in the yellow area) and your machine will ignore the shape.Ħ- Load your machine and click the (scissors) cut button. Where you place your shape on the computer virtual mat will be the same place it cuts on your physical mat. All mats have markers on the borders letting you know the orientation of the mat. If this is selected you can scale the shape with out loosing the original proportions.Ĥ- Right click the whole shape and select "Ungroup".ĥ-This will enable you to separate the shape and cut each layer in a different color.

For help with any version of SCAL go to Support Center.ġ- Locate and click on the SVG button on the top of the program main window.Ģ- Navigate to your downloaded SVG file on your computer, select it and click "Open".ģ- Once open you will see the shape all grouped together.Ĥ- Select the entire shape and on the right side of the screen you will see a check box titled "Keep Proportions".

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If you have any version of SCAL and lost your serial number you can retrieve it here.

This is a link to for the most current downloads.

SCAL 3 and ECAL - You can access updates through.

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SCAL 2 - You can access updates through.

This quick start guide assumes you have already installed SCAL and connected your cutting machine to your computer.