You don’t want to cut this bounding box, so when your design is in position, you can delete the bounding box. Most SVG files from Meaning of Life Designs and Sarah Vedeler Designs contain a bounding box to help with design placement on the mat. Change the divisions to 8 (per inch) and nudge the design right into the top corner using the up arrow key. With the grid divisions set to 4 (per inch), the design won’t go all the way into the corner. The design I am using measures 12″ x 8 1/4″. Set Spacing = 1 and Divisions = 4.Īlso to make it easier to position the fabric on the cutting mat, I like to put the design in one of the corners of the mat.Ĭlick Edit -> Select All or Ctrl+A to select everything. If you don’t already have a grid turned on, select Grid on the Page Setup panel. To make it easier to position the fabric on your cutting mat, I like to display the grid in the software. You will be on the DESIGN tab (see the top right corner of the window).
The SVG design you open will land in the middle of the cutting mat shown on the screen. When your software is installed, launch it and then click File -> Open and navigate to the SVG file you wish to open. If you already have your software installed, make sure it is updated to the most current version (4.1.206 as of this writing).Ĭlick Help -> Check for Updates… and then follow the prompts.
Go to to download the basic free version of Silhouette Studio and purchase your license key.
Should not upgrade to silhouette designer edition license key#
You will need to download the Silhouette Studio software and purchase a license key to upgrade to at least Designer Edition in order to be able to use SVG files with your Silhouette Cameo. Click on any image to view a larger version of it. This tutorial will take you step by step through the process of converting an SVG file into something that can be used with your Silhouette Cameo. You have SVG files for cutting the appliqué shapes for your favorite Meaning of Life Designs or Sarah Vedeler Designs design collection. You have a Silhouette Cameo electronic cutting machine.