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Wednesday, 22 July 2009

Video Tutorial - Sure Cuts a Lot 2 First Look

Craft Edge released a comprehensive new version of their Sure Cuts a Lot software today. Those who visit my blog regularly will know what a huge fan I am of this program. It opens up whole new creative ways to use your Cricut, allowing you to use any of the TrueType fonts on your PC to cut words and titles, as well as designs you make yourself or download from the internet.

Among the new features are multiple selections and groupings, support for multiple layers and pages, vertical typing, customizable workspace arrangement and a quick and easy Autotrace function.

I haven't had too much time to play, so there may be more things that I haven't discovered yet, but one thing I am sure of, I LOVE IT! :)

Edit: I can't, in all conscious, leave this post to stand in it's original form. After some time using SCAL 2, it seems there are quite a few bugs in it. Hopefully Craft Edge release an update soon to fix some of the problems with it! (I will still love it once that's done!)
Breaking news: I've heard that Craft Edge hope to have an update available in the next couple of days or so :)

I would recommend watching the full screen version of this video, you won't see a lot of the detail in a smaller window! As it's a large file, if you play it and it stops part way through, it just means it hasn't fully downloaded to your computer yet, so be patient :)

To see a full screen version, click here.

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56 comments:

  1. Laurel Lee Pedersen22 July 2009 at 17:37

    Thank you, Dan! I never really got the hang of Inkscape and now I can do the images I want with SCAL! You are a natural teacher (I'm a retired principal and teacher) and enjoy your tutorials SO MUCH! What a prince you are.

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  2. Laurel Lee Pedersen22 July 2009 at 17:40

    You are the best, Dan! I never got the hang of Inkscape, and I am THRILLED with Todd's new update! It does everything I want to do without the hassle! Thanks for your great instruction - you're a natural teacher!

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  3. kkrewtea22 July 2009 at 17:41

    Thanks for the video Dan! You make things so much easier for me!!!

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  4. Unknown22 July 2009 at 18:11

    You are such a star Dan ... or should I say Prince??? ... Now you are royalty will you still be talking to a commoner like me????

    Joking apart - you really do make these things look easy and encourage me to try things that would otherwise never cross my mind - so Thank you XXX

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  5. Tammy D22 July 2009 at 18:19

    Awesome. I downloaded it early today and can't wait to get started on my 2 huge projects. Thanks to your video I can see they are going to be much easier to do.

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  6. paperscissorsink22 July 2009 at 18:20

    thanks, that was a big help!

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  7. Heather in FL22 July 2009 at 18:36

    Great overview of the new features! Thanks, Dan!

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  8. Dorothy22 July 2009 at 18:57

    Thanks for the video Dan!!
    This is gonna be great!!
    Good to see you again!
    Dorothy

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  9. Sarah St., NL22 July 2009 at 19:01

    Great job Dan! You always make it look so simple. Thank you for taking the time to explain it all! :-)

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  10. Heather22 July 2009 at 19:28

    Wow! The new version looks awesome. Thanks so much for the video!

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  11. Anonymous22 July 2009 at 19:32

    Dan, you're the man! Thank you for taking the time to make your video tutorials. You make it so easy to understand, and now I need to go buy the new sure cuts a lot!
    thanks again,
    Pam

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  12. Dawn22 July 2009 at 19:48

    Thanks Dan that's really made me want to buy the update :-)

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  13. Saskia22 July 2009 at 20:15

    Thanks Dan, for this quick and great video on the new SCAL2, you're the best!

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  14. Anonymous22 July 2009 at 20:19

    Thanks so much, Dan. You made this all look so easy. I am so excited that I will be able to get more use from SCAL because I am greatly intimidated by Inkscape. Thanks for sharing.
    Gale M.

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  15. beanie22 July 2009 at 20:23

    WOW Dan your on the ball with this I just downloaded it and so far I am loving it!!!!!

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  16. Bobbi22 July 2009 at 20:34

    Dan

    Excellent demo of the new scal. I already love the old program, but now will love the new one even more. And it has many of the features I have been wishing for!

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  17. Tina22 July 2009 at 20:45

    Dan, you're the bestest! :) Payday is Friday...I'm totally upgrading SCAL! Though I think those of us who assisted with the new features should get a discount! ;) LOL!

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  18. Anonymous22 July 2009 at 21:06

    Thanks you really made it look simple. I don't have SCAL yet because I could never figure inkscape out. Now maybe I can do this. THANKS

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  19. Measha0622 July 2009 at 21:46

    Great job Dan lovely info but can you also tell us how do you upgrade from version 1 to 2 or do you have re-purchase? Love your tutorials they have taught me so much and are easy to follow. Also loved the free regular cut files when you were doing them.

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  20. Anonymous22 July 2009 at 21:46

    Looks great! Can't wait for the Mac version!
    Evelyn

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  21. Sid22 July 2009 at 22:14

    Love the new features Dan !! Thanks for showing us !

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  22. Billie's Scrappetique22 July 2009 at 22:36

    You are definitely, DAN THE MAN! I always love your videos. Very helpful. Thanks so much!!!!

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  23. Maria23 July 2009 at 00:36

    Thanks! This was wonderful!
    P.S. I love your British Accent!

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  24. NitaBugg23 July 2009 at 01:24

    Thank you very much for the tutorial and preview of the latest SCAL.

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  25. Lisa Avolio23 July 2009 at 03:02

    Once again, you have done an excellent job in making a tutorial. Thanks!

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  26. Tina23 July 2009 at 03:55

    That was a wonderful video! Craft Edge ought to reward you for showing off their product so nicely! *Ü* I am definitely buying it this weekend when I have time to play with it!


    Cropncrazy

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  27. Anonymous23 July 2009 at 05:02

    Oh Dan!! What a great addition to SCAL....I cant wait to use it! Thanks for the tutorial....I too, like others have not learned to use Inkscape yet.
    I'm excited!! lol

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  28. Hels Sheridan23 July 2009 at 09:17

    Nice one Dan xx

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  29. Anonymous23 July 2009 at 11:37

    Your a genius!
    Thanks for all your time.
    God Bless You!
    Lori

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  30. Anonymous23 July 2009 at 12:46

    Thanks Dan! good to see you back on the SCAL circut;)
    Cheers,
    Lindsay

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  31. Anonymous23 July 2009 at 13:52

    Dan great job. I love the new features but I want the MAC version. You made sure I will check SCAL board to see when it's out. Thanks.
    Norma

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  32. Phyllis Latterell23 July 2009 at 15:49

    Dan,
    I see you've heard it many times...but thanks so much for the video. You do make it easy to understand. I haven't used my SCAL program a lot because I've had a little difficulty figuring it all out. Do you have other tutorials? I'm trying to figure out how to layer a welded word - where I have one color on the bottom and a different color on top in thinner letters. I haven't had much luck with that.

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  33. Kathy Robtaille23 July 2009 at 16:58

    Hi Dan
    Great Job! this scal 2 is amazing. How does one get it? I have the original scal and I thought that was good.
    Thank you personally for taking time to make videos for us visual learners to understand! Bravo!

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  34. Ann23 July 2009 at 20:32

    AWESOME!!! Thanks so much for taking time to share!!
    Ann

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  35. Axa23 July 2009 at 22:28

    thanks for the video. I'm directing people to your vid!

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  36. Torre Story24 July 2009 at 03:58

    Thanks so much-great tut I bought SCAL and never used it like you do-I would just cut one thing at a time and was not fully using it. Thank you for explaining it so well! You Rock!

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  37. Trish24 July 2009 at 05:05

    what can I say Dan - you are just awesome! Thank you for explaining this to me - I had missed the rollout, came in to see all the e-mails and immediately looked for you! You must be a teacher because as Laurel said, you're a natural.

    Hugs from this side of the pond!(again!!)
    Trish

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  38. Anonymous24 July 2009 at 22:44

    Thanks for sharing this. I love your tutorials.

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  39. Susy Rudy24 July 2009 at 23:29

    thank you dan - you are a star -

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  40. Michelle25 July 2009 at 06:41

    thank you thank you thank you...
    Dan you continue to amaze us! The videos you share with us are such a blessing!
    thanks for sharing!
    Michelle
    http://Leavingalegacyoffaith.ning.com

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  41. eiyiyi25 July 2009 at 12:37

    Thanks so much, Dan. I haven't purchased SCAL yet because it always seems so involved. Not anymore. I'm off to order SCAL2 this morning.

    eileen

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  42. prob2126 July 2009 at 12:56

    Please check out my blog, I have an award for you!
    best,
    paulo
    http://scale-files.blogspot.com/

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  43. Lisha (Alicia) K. Bryant26 July 2009 at 15:54

    Great tutorial!!! Thank you Dan!!!!

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  44. AnnS26 July 2009 at 18:33

    Wow Dan, this is a great tutorial.
    I'm been unsure about purchasing SCAL because my computer skills leave something to be desired. After viewing your video, I think even I can master this.
    Hou should be a spokesman for SCAL.
    Thanks.

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  45. Soraya28 July 2009 at 04:39

    Dan,
    Your tutorial is outstanding! I just got the upgrade and I'm so delighted. Looking forward to more wonderful tutorials!!

    Soraya

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  46. craftaddict28 July 2009 at 18:12

    Thank you for this tutorial. I have upgraded but not looked at it yet, I will now!

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  47. Measha0628 July 2009 at 18:54

    Dan can you sort some confusion for me. I was told not to download the new version of design studio else it will stop my SCAL working. Now I have downloaded and paid for SCAL 2 but am wondering what to do about design studio as I am hoping to get some new carts which will necessitate the newer Design Studio but I dont want to loose SCAL, please advise.

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  48. Dan28 July 2009 at 19:11

    It isn't Design Studio itself that causes the problem Liz, it's if it needs you to update your Cricut. I've heard no one else mention any problems with DS, but I don't have it myself so can't really advise you. I suggest you email support@craftedge.com and ask them, they're usually pretty quick to reply.

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  49. Kathie29 July 2009 at 23:38

    That was super! Thanks for the tutorial! Love the trace thingy.

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  50. Anonymous16 August 2009 at 00:44

    Hi Dan. I heard you mention Inkscape to get a .jpg or .bmp outline. I just got SCAL. Is it just getting them as a .jpg or.bmp to import into SCAL? (Im using the older version). I just wondered if I could do the same in photoshop.

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  51. Lalia Harris17 August 2009 at 05:44

    Thank you!!! I'm glad you're back in action and updating your blog. Your information is great. Your explanation of layers vs pages is excellent & just what I needed. I'm looking forward to hearing what you have to say about autotrace next!

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  52. Rosemary20 August 2009 at 00:43

    wow, I just watched the video and I'm ready to update. I haven't used my SCAL as much as I wanted to because of my confusion with Inkscape..So glad I can now bypass that!!..thank you so much for a great tutorial!!

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  53. paperscissorsink31 August 2009 at 20:08

    Thanks so much Dan!

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  54. Sheluvs2sew19 October 2009 at 21:34

    Thanks Dan. I am new to Cricut and SCAL, but after viewing your tutorial, I am sure I can get the hang of it soon. Great video!

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  55. RickeyJ29 January 2010 at 05:03

    Bless you! Bless you! Thank you for your awesome tutorial. That was sooooooo helpful and it seems so easy to understand -- I think I can do. I'm going to try it tomorrow. Thanks again, and like everyone says "you're the best".

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  56. RIRose31 July 2010 at 17:35

    I just got the Cricut this week. I was almost sorry that I spent the money till I saw this video. I couldn't get it to do what I wanted. SCAL does do exactly what I want! I wanted to print something in an arch. I did that in Word Art. Screen print, saved as jpg, and traced the shapes. A couple of steps, but it comes out exactly the way I want!

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