Need help with saving purchased Sil Studio files as SVG to use in MTC [Resolved]

DukeFan · February 3

I am running version 2.0.0.d (d for designer upgrade)

I can't figure out how to save a studio file as an SVG.

I tried "save as" and it doesn't give me the .SVG option in the dropdown box.

This is the only reason I bought the SS upgrade - ugh!

cajun · February 3

Dukefan Julie has a tut on yahoo group I think about this. I searched for the discussion on the forum the topic is on page 4. I am on my tablet right now and could not get it to work to add the link sorry. I hope this helps.

nelda · February 3

It is clearly spelled out in Julie's tut - on page 4. I will not include it here because the content is copy-righted, but here is what you are looking for:

The link to her discussion about the tutorial is here: http://forum.make-the-cut.com/discussion/22167/tutorial-svg-from-ssde-v1-9-or-2-0-0-to-mtc

DukeFan · February 3

Thanks..I had the tut on getting 1.9 or 2.0 on your computer but somehow missed this one.

I didn't realize it would be so much work - was hoping I could just change the file extension and save and be done - oh well.

debz · February 3

You have to type the svg extension when you are saving because the drop down box in my version doesn't give that option. For example flower.svg. It works. :-)

debz · February 3

DukeFan said:
Thanks..I had the tut on getting 1.9 or 2.0 on your computer but somehow missed this one.

I didn't realize it would be so much work - was hoping I could just change the file extension and save and be done - oh well.

You can. Sorry, didn't see this when I posted.

KarenP · February 3

Yes easy. Save as, then you type name and add the period Svg on the end. It does not show svg as a filetype but if you type it in...IT WILL WORK!

KarenP · February 3

Yes easy. Save as, then you type name and add the period Svg on the end. It does not show svg as a filetype but if you type it in...IT WILL WORK!

CherylC · February 3

I just tried this and when I try to open in MTC it shows nothing.

MeFlick · February 3

CherylC said:
I just tried this and when I try to open in MTC it shows nothing.

Cheryl, what version and edition of Silhouette Studio software are you using? It won't work with all of them, just a couple I gather from what I have read.

nelda · February 3

CherylC said:
I just tried this and when I try to open in MTC it shows nothing.

You have to be using SS 1.9 or 2.0 and it has to be the DE (purchased edition, not the freebie). It will not work in any version of the free program or any other versions of the paid program. For those of you who have the Cameo, ver 2.0 is what shipped with my Cameo (on the CD).

DukeFan · February 3

And Cheryl, you can't "open" and SVG in MTC. You have to use the import SVG button.

Gardendog · February 3

I installed and uninstalled ss a few times!!! On my computer before it worked. I was NOT able to keep both version 2.0 and 2.04 on the same computer, so I kept the 2.0 version on the computer that I use the most, and installed the very newest on the old computer.

I don't foresee using ssde mulch, only to save my figures there and import them to mtc. So far it works. Just like you @Dukefan, I only got the designer edition to be able to convert and use in mtc.

DukeFan · February 3

2.0 is the only version I have as I have never updated past it.

CherylC · February 4

I bought the designer edition on sale. I didn't install from the cameo disc since I already had it. Should I install the one that came with cameo?

juliefes · February 4

See my tutorial here
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MTC_Tuts/files/06_File Conversion Techniques/
It is the last one in the folder. You need to join the free group in order to access the many tutorials there.
If you have the program that came with the Cameo installed (Silhouette Studio 2.0), and purchase the Designer Edition, then you can save files by typing in the name.svg in the File name box when you save. Those files saved as SVG in SSDE 1.9 or SSDE 2.0 will IMPORT properly in to MTC. See the tutorial for step by step information and a link to a version of Silhouette Studio that works. Installation issues are also covered in the tutorial.

DukeFan · February 4

Julie, I'm already a member of your groups and get your emails regularly :)

I appreciate all that you do!

DukeFan · February 4

Still having trouble.

When I'm in studio and I save as for example "heartbox.svg" it saves as heartbox.svg.studio

If I'm in studio and look in my SVG folder, it will say "heartbox.svg" but it doesn't show up when I try to import it into MTC, and next to file type, it still says STUDIO off to the right.

not sure what I'm doing wrong

debz · February 4

interesting. you said you are running designer edition

It should work.

I guess I'd suggest uninstalling and reinstalling it. Once you log in to your SIL account, click on upgrade to designer edition it will ask you to insert your serial code in to upgrade to designer edition.

juliefes · February 4

I am using XP and it works for me. Anyone using Vista or Windows 7 and having different results?

daffeydil · February 4

I'm using Windows 7 and it works for me.

debz · February 4

Using win 7 on a Mac with parallels and it works (I keep the newest version on the Mac side)

DukeFan · February 4

I have Win 7

DukeFan · February 4

If I uninstall and re-install, will I lose all of the shapes in my library?

debz · February 4

you can download them all again. You have 3 times you can do it. But once you save them as .svg it won't matter because you'll be able to save them somewhere else.

DukeFan · February 4

Will I have to download each one individually? I have over 200

juliefes · February 4

The nice thing about SVG files is that you can scale them down, and not lose design details. If you add 100 images to your screen, then save as SVG, then you can import all 100 images into MTC in a single swoop. You could do this by category, then once in MTC, you can send each design to its own page, and have all of the files in that category available in a single file. I have over 360 designs in Silhouette Studio in 40 topical folders that I could convert this way, one topic at a time. Not sure I will bother with my collection of 10,000 GSD files, though. I will just convert those as needed, or when one of those rare times I am bored and have nothing better that I want to do.

DukeFan · February 4

Julie, can you go read my other post bc I can't get the SVG's to import from Studio 2.0.0d and am getting very frustrated.

nelda · February 4

juliefes said:
I am using XP and it works for me. Anyone using Vista or Windows 7 and having different results?

I use Vista and 2.0 works for me. But I did not install DE to 2.0, I upgraded to DE from 2.2 because I had 1.9 on my computer. Dukefan, you need to try installing 1.9 to see if that version will work for you.

DukeFan · February 4

Thanks, Nelda.

I will try that when I get home tonight.

I just assumed since everyone was getting it to work with 2.0 that I'd be ok with that.

KarenP · February 4

I am using Win7 and I am using the SDE version that came with my cameo and it works for me.

DukeFan · February 5

Karen,

When you look at your version, does it say 2.0.0d or is it just 2.0d?

Wondering if there is a difference, as I believe my Cameo came from the second "batch."

KarenP · February 5

2.0.0d

craftyladyvalerie · February 5

I am also having a problem. I have upgraded to the design edition but when I "save as" and add the .svg - when I go into MTC it will not recognize it. I am getting frustrated like Dukefan

Valerie

DukeFan · February 5

Valerie....I'm not happy you are getting frustrated, but I am glad to know it's not just me!

KarenP · February 5

When you all say you upgraded to DE do you mean you added the serial number, that is all I did. I did not do any actually updating.

craftyladyvalerie · February 5

Hi Karen - yes, I ran the CD that came with the Cameo - then I went to the online store and paid the the upgrade to the designer edition - and just entered the "key" number they provided.

Valerie

craftyladyvalerie · February 5

I know what you mean Dukefan - It makes me feel a little better knowing that someone else is having the same issues. I just don't know what else to try.

Valerie

craftyladyvalerie · February 5

By the way - I have jsut looked at my edition number and it says 2.4.0d

Valerie

KarenP · February 5

does the link that Julie provided for a version that will save as SVG no longer work?

DukeFan · February 5

Karen, I haven't tried it...I'm at a concert with my hubby tonight - will try when i get home.

Valerie, your version is too high. It needs to be 2.0.0

And yes, Karen, I just input my license key code - didn't "update."

pamelaj55 · February 5

OK--I'm NOT going to purchase the SSDE upgrade. Is there still a way to convert the sil files to svg? Did I miss something somewhere??? Thanks! :)

SydneysMom · February 5

Okay. I purchased SSDE and then imputed the key code. I am running Windows 7 and I can't save my studio file as an svg either. I did save as..... .svg and then used the svg button to open it in MTC and nothing!

SSDE is 2.4.0d

SydneysMom · February 5

I only have 1 version of SSDE on my computer. I had the most recent NON designer edition on my computer and then I selected the upgrade option.

craftyladyvalerie · February 5

Dukefan - you say that my version is too high. Well I have no idea how to correct that. I just upgraded to the designer edition and that's what I got.

It's late now - so I am going to bed. Maybe I will try tomorrow - or just give up lol.

Valerie

DukeFan · February 5

Valerie...the edition that came with your Cameo should be 2.0.

pamelaj55 · February 5

Does anyone have an answer to my question? Can you save as svg without the SSDE?

nelda · February 5

pamelaj55 said:
Does anyone have an answer to my question? Can you save as svg without the SSDE?

Your question has already been answered, please reread here: http://forum.make-the-cut.com/discussion/comment/271039#Comment_271039

KarenP · February 5

SydneysMom did you have your graphic selected on the screen before you did save as SVG??

But version 2.4 will not work so never mind.

yellowrose49 · February 5

I couldn't get mine to save as an SVG yesterday but when I found to save as .SVG then it worked. I downloaded the SS from my CD with my cameo then it came in as the DE as I had already purchased it and downloaded it earlier. I did have to removed my earlier download as it was the updated version. So happy its working now.
Question about rhinestone patterns I've purchased from Silhouette. Can I bring them in as an SVG in MTC and will they cut to the right rhinestone size? Thanks everyone for all the help in getting this to work with MTC.

pamelaj55 · February 5

OK--I've read this over and over--both threads. I see that it can be done with the SSDE. I've specifically asked if anyone knows of a way to do this without making an additional purchase. A simple yes with directions, or a simple no would suffice, without directing me back to thread, 'cause I'm not getting it if it can be done. Which is why I asked the question again.

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