Library Snapshot One of the new features in the Silhouette Studio v4.2 software is a Library Snapshot. This takes a "Snapshot" of the library as it is right now and also allows you to revert back to this "snapshot" of the library if needed. To access and setup the Library Snapshot, click on the Library… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Library Snapshot
I love creating 3-D paper projects and my kids love to shop over my shoulder when I'm looking in the Silhouette Design Store. My son who loves army, tanks, and soldiers saw this Combat Tank 3D Box design in the store a few weeks back and has been asking me to build it ever since.… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – 3-D tank project
Silhouette Studio Design Tab Diagram Original post written in July 2019. Updated on May 21, 2020 with the current diagram link. In January 2018, I started the "Let's Explore v4" series with the intention of breaking down each of the panels on the right side of the Silhouette v4 software and explaining the parts of… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Silhouette Studio
Flexishapes *This post may contain affiliate links. New with the Silhouette Studio v4.2 software is a feature called FlexiShapes. What are they? FlexiShapes are another Tool in the Silhouette Software to help you create or add to a design. Let's take a look at the Silhouette Studio v4 layout. There are 2 side menus in… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Flexi Shapes
Recovered Documents Did you know that the Silhouette software has an Auto-save feature? When you open the Silhouette Studio program, is there a Recovered Documents Panel that pops up? This Panel can also be found under the File menu in the top left corner, then Open Recovered. The Auto save feature will save a copy… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Recovered Documents
Did you know that you can change your Selection Preferences in the Silhouette software? To open the Preference Panel, click on the gear icon in the bottom right corner of the Design tab or click on the Edit menu in the top right corner and choose Preferences. Selecting an Object There are several ways to… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Selection Preferences
Today, we're diving into the intricacies of edit points. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting out with Silhouette Studio, understanding edit points is essential for creating precise designs and achieving professional results. Edit points are the building blocks of your designs in Silhouette Studio. They allow you to manipulate the shape, size, and curvature of your designs with precision. In this tutorial, we'll explore everything you need to know about edit points, from how to access them to advanced editing techniques.
Last week, in Part 1 of Designing with shapes, we used the tools in the Silhouette software to draw an egg shape. Now, we will use those same tools to draw decorations for that egg. Check out the previous post HERE to see 2 different ways to draw an egg shape. I had 3 eggs… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Designing with shapes Part 2
In October of 2018, I put up a vinyl skeleton on our front door. After Halloween, my kids & husband asked me to leave it up because they thought it would be fun to decorate all year long. They tell me the ideas that they would like to accessorize the skeleton with and I cut… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Designing with shapes
The warp templates area new to the v4.2 software release. They are available with the Designer Edition upgrade or higher and a version higher than v4.2.279 of the Silhouette software. To update the Silhouette software version, I would highly recommend going to the Silhouette website and downloading the update direct from there. Before updating the… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Warp Templates
