I need help - I still can't get MTC to open SVG that I saved from Sil Studio DE

DukeFanDukeFan
in Off Topic
I uninstalled my version and reinstalled with the CD that came with my Cameo - which is 2.0

When I click to see which version I'm running in Sil Studio, it says 2.0.0d

If I open a Studio file and try to "Save As," in the first box I will type box.SVG, but the bottom dropdown still gives me no other option besides .studio, so my file saves as box.SVG.studio

If I go to MTC and try to pull it in, when I go to import the SVG, the ones I saved from Studio do not appear, and at the bottom where it says "file type" in that window, it gives me no other option than SVG - there's not an "All Files" option.

I'm getting really frustrated!!!

Comments

  • cropgalcropgal
    Posts: 236
    If I'm not mistaken you can't save as an SVG in the Silhouette Studio you can just cut from an SVG file that you already have.
  • DukeFanDukeFan
    Posts: 1,473
    Everyone else is able to do so from version 1.9 or 2.0.
  • BerryoneBerryone
    Posts: 1,725
    That Might Be The Fix To Stop The Export Of The Studio Files. Open The Disc and See If Thewre Is a READ ME File.
  • SuzanSuzan
    Posts: 727
    Can you select your box and copy into place into MTC. Then export it out as an SVG.
    Suzan
    http://www.papyrusjungle.com
    http://www.mainstreetartsandcrafts.com
    http://papyrusjungle.blogspot.com/
  • susan_ID2293susan_ID2293
    Posts: 1,699
    DukeFan - I just tested and I have the same setup as you. I only get the choice for .studio, but when I type "testfile.svg" and hit the enter key, it does not add anything. I am saving my file to the Mydocuments folder, not the default folder for studio files - maybe that is the difference. The files import as svg in MTC with no problems.
    Post edited by susan_ID2293 on
  • DukeFanDukeFan
    Posts: 1,473
    I'm saving to a file I've named SVG.

    By that I mean file folder in My Documents.
    Post edited by DukeFan on
  • MichelleMyBelleMichelleMyBelle
    Posts: 3,402
    deleted
    Post edited by MichelleMyBelle on
    The E "temporarily"

    Blog: http://michellemybellescreations.blogspot.com/

    I Create For:: http://www.scrappydew.com/

    MTC Challenge Committee

    Photobucket
  • susan_ID2293susan_ID2293
    Posts: 1,699
    Try this(exactly)
    1. Open a library file in SilStudio
    2. From the menu choose File, the SaveAs
    3. Navigate to a folder other than the default studio folder (the folder I choose is 1 MTC Project Files on my pc)
    4. In the filename box type "testfile.svg" and click OK

    Then in MTC choose import svg and go to that same folder to find the file.
    silsaveas.JPG
    566 x 417 - 61K
  • DukeFanDukeFan
    Posts: 1,473
    Susan,

    Is your Sil Version 2.0.0d
  • susan_ID2293susan_ID2293
    Posts: 1,699
    Yes I just checked.again- it is the version from the CD that came with the Cameo and then I just "upgraded" to the Designer edition by typing in the license code.
  • DukeFanDukeFan
    Posts: 1,473
    When I save from SS and look in the SVG folder from there, I can see it as cake. svg, but to the right where it says "Type" it says STUDIO.

    When I go to import from MTC, I cant see the cake.svg file at all.

    frustrated is the nice word for how I'm feeling right now. I usually don't have any trouble with things like this. Grrrrr......
  • susan_ID2293susan_ID2293
    Posts: 1,699
    I just checked and mine all say SVG as File Type
  • DukeFanDukeFan
    Posts: 1,473
    Well I wonder why mine are still saying "STUDIO"

    I'm sure that's the issue, but I just have to know how to fix it.
  • CarefreeSadieCarefreeSadie
    Posts: 16
    DukeFan I was having the same problem. I was saving them from SDE to SVG and there was nothing there when I went to import them into MTC. I finally looked at the Help/About Silhouette Designer Studio Edition and it said About silhouette Studio. Upgrading to Designer Studio had NOT taken. So I put my registration code in again and got a sign that said upgrading was successful. Now the saving as/import as works. Look and see if your upgrade actually went through. I did mine last night and thought it had but apparently not, but now it is. Hopefully it will stick now.
  • DukeFanDukeFan
    Posts: 1,473
    My version has the "d" after it, so I assume it went through.
  • juliefesjuliefes
    Posts: 1,567
    If you have more than one version of Silhouette Studio on your computer, that could be the source of the problem. You might try uninstalling Silhouette Studio completely, then reinstall from your Cameo CD. Your Designer Edition and Libraries should not be affected by this. Then try saving a file again with filename.svg
    Julie, craftymusician@comcast.net
    Free MTC Tutorials:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MTC_Tuts/
  • DukeFanDukeFan
    Posts: 1,473
    Unfortunately, that's exactly what I did, Julie, and it still didn't work.

    It keeps saving as filename.SVG.studio and then won't show up as an SVG when I try to import.
  • DukeFanDukeFan
    Posts: 1,473
    However, I did do the uninstall from the Cameo CD - would that make a difference?

    Then I put the CD back in and reinstalled, and it recognized it as designer edition and still had my libraries intact.
  • juliefesjuliefes
    Posts: 1,567
    What version of Windows are you using?
    Julie, craftymusician@comcast.net
    Free MTC Tutorials:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MTC_Tuts/
  • CarefreeSadieCarefreeSadie
    Posts: 16
    But the CD that comes with the Cameo is not the Designer Edition. It is just the Studio, you have to go under help and put your key in to make it into Designer Edition don't you? Did some people get the Designer Edition with their cutter?
  • juliefesjuliefes
    Posts: 1,567
    No, you do have to purchase the Designer Edition and enter the license number after you install the Silhouette Studio from the installation CD.
    Julie, craftymusician@comcast.net
    Free MTC Tutorials:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MTC_Tuts/
  • neldanelda
    Posts: 11,078
    Have you tried installing 1.9? Maybe there is something in your system that will not let you do this with 2.0. Julie gives the download link for 1.9 in the tutorial.
    In Indy, blogging along at http://papercraftingwithnelda.blogspot.com/
    Lettering Delights affiliate - order through here to give me credit!
    Cutters: using the the Silhouette SD almost exclusively these days!
  • juzyroojuzyroo
    Posts: 87
    Ok this might be a silly question but here I go. ( Do I need to down load the 1.9 version first even though I am not going to cut from that program ) I bought the SSDE version to convert my gsd files. I down loaded the newest version SSDE. I open a gsd which open and then follow the instructions from Julie, I also save as with .svg but could not open them in MTC . So i am just wanting to know if I should of down loaded 1.9 too.
    I am hoping someone understand what I am saying.
  • DukeFanDukeFan
    Posts: 1,473
    I purchased the upgrade for the designer edition and already entered my code. That's why my version reads 2.0.0d.

    I did not try 1.9 - maybe I'll give that a shot when I get home later tonight.
  • juliefesjuliefes
    Posts: 1,567
    juzyroo, what version of SSDE are you using?
    Julie, craftymusician@comcast.net
    Free MTC Tutorials:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MTC_Tuts/
  • juliefesjuliefes
    Posts: 1,567
    Don 't try this with two versions of the software on your computer. If you have 2.4, then you will not be able to install 1.9. You will need to remove the software from you computer, then install the older version. I was able to get both 1.9 and 2.0 to work on my XP. Then I installed 2.4 as well. However, I am told that 2.4 does not function properly if you also have an older version of the software installed. So, remove all versions of the program from your computer, and install only the one you wish to use on that computer.
    Julie, craftymusician@comcast.net
    Free MTC Tutorials:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MTC_Tuts/
  • debzdebz
    Posts: 2,864
    image

    This is the version I'm running and it works. I say go down a version. I initially installed using the disk that came with the machine, then upgraded to designer.
    Screen Shot 2012-02-04 at 5.29.52 PM.png
    407 x 205 - 38K
    Deb
    http://krapikreate.wordpress.com/
    Cutting with 24" KNK Maxx, Silhouette SD, Expression, Cameo, and Zing
    Team KNK Designer
  • susan_ID2293susan_ID2293
    Posts: 1,699
    DukeFan - Do you have any other version of Studio on your computer or did you have a higher version (beyond 2.0) at any time? That could be the problem.

    When I installed from the CD, I installed it to a folder called Silhouette Studio 20 . (I created the folder myself in windows (under the Programs folder - before installing the software). I did this as I had version 1.7 on my computer and did not want to mix the 2. Also it took 3 tries before my unlock code actually worked.

    I've attached the screen showing the version
    silstudiodever.JPG
    378 x 193 - 21K
    Post edited by susan_ID2293 on
  • DukeFanDukeFan
    Posts: 1,473
    The only version I ever had before was the one that came with my Sil SD - which would be a lower version. I never did any upgrading.

    When I installed the 2.0 from the Cameo disk, I actually did an uninstall first and then re-installed it.

    My screen version looks exactly like yours, Susan.
  • SydneysMomSydneysMom
    Posts: 1,598
    DukeFan - I'm having the same issues as you. I have SSDE 2.4.0d and saved my file ...svg in another folder and tried to open it in MTC and nothing! I hope someone can help.
    E, Silhouette SD & Cougar
  • neldanelda
    Posts: 11,078
    SydneysMom said:

    DukeFan - I'm having the same issues as you. I have SSDE 2.4.0d and saved my file ...svg in another folder and tried to open it in MTC and nothing! I hope someone can help.

    I sent you a pm.

    In Indy, blogging along at http://papercraftingwithnelda.blogspot.com/
    Lettering Delights affiliate - order through here to give me credit!
    Cutters: using the the Silhouette SD almost exclusively these days!
  • MeFlickMeFlick
    Posts: 1,768
    SydneysMom said:

    DukeFan - I'm having the same issues as you. I have SSDE 2.4.0d and saved my file ...svg in another folder and tried to open it in MTC and nothing! I hope someone can help.

    SydneysMom - your issue is that you are trying to do it with the SSDE 2.4.0d version. That version will not work. It has to be version 1.9 or 2.0 to get it to SAVE as an svg file that will then be able to be imported into MTC.

    Go Vols!
    image Visit my Blog: http://melaniescrafting.blogspot.com/
    Cutting with 18" Cougar, Silhouette SD and yes, I still have one of those "other" machines too!
  • SydneysMomSydneysMom
    Posts: 1,598
    Thank you. I got it resolved.
    E, Silhouette SD & Cougar
  • craftyladyvaleriecraftyladyvalerie
    Posts: 133
    SydneysMon - I have the same issue as you - how did you get it resolved. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

    Valerie
  • juzyroojuzyroo
    Posts: 87
    I finally got it working for me. I have both 1.9 & 2.4 versions loaded on my computer. In dfferent areas, I have one in my documents and one in programs. I also have both icons on my desktop. I can use gsd files with MTC now woahoooo I'm happy!

    craftyladyvalerie what version of windows are you running?. I am running windows 7.
  • DukeFanDukeFan
    Posts: 1,473
    I have been trying to download 1.9 from the link for about an hour now, and it keeps getting stuck before it completely saves.
Sign In or Register to comment.

Howdy, Stranger!

It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!

Sign In with Facebook Sign In with Google Sign In with OpenID Sign In with Twitter
Sign In Apply for Membership

Categories

KNK Zing with Make The Cut!