tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post3307179409260277833..comments2023-08-27T17:32:42.727+10:00Comments on The Cricut Lovers Guide to Design Studio: Welding 101Narellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12538995005095665491noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-3283519021918499302012-06-23T12:59:57.611+10:002012-06-23T12:59:57.611+10:00Unfortunately not. There is no true Grouping featu...Unfortunately not. There is no true Grouping feature in DS so you will need to copy each letter one at the time. The only way they'll be considered a grouped item is if you don't press enter or click on the mat between each letter. (As in Method 1 above.)Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538995005095665491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-75696178396863108452012-06-23T12:47:33.636+10:002012-06-23T12:47:33.636+10:00I have had success welding. Now, I am trying to c...I have had success welding. Now, I am trying to copy and paste the welded text, but it will only copy one of the letters. Is there a way to group the letters as a welded word, then...copy and paste?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-57720147503046204672012-02-05T09:43:20.448+10:002012-02-05T09:43:20.448+10:00Ah! Thank you so much! I have had CDS for about a ...Ah! Thank you so much! I have had CDS for about a month now, and although I have found it very useful, I was never able to figure out how to weld the letters properly! Every time I tried, it cut all the overlapping lines, which defeats the purpose. I knew I had to be missing something easy, I just didn't realize how easy the fix was until I found this post. Keep up the good work!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05309069904259262788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-6174668929573498272012-01-31T02:18:20.322+10:002012-01-31T02:18:20.322+10:00Oh my you have saved my sanity! I tried the design...Oh my you have saved my sanity! I tried the design studio when i bought it years ago and couldnt get it to work. Today I got it out again....still cant weld letters! Then I read your tutorial. This is so easy now. Thank you so very much. I am eternally grateful.Jennehttp://www.jemigo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-44815336948459900462010-12-07T10:45:01.636+10:002010-12-07T10:45:01.636+10:00Hi Connie
Sometimes the handles switch themselves...Hi Connie<br /><br />Sometimes the handles switch themselves off. Press the ALT key on your keypad and they'll turn back on.<br /><br />The ALT key is also used to temporarily hide the handles so you can better see your object when you're moving or resizing it.<br /><br />Hope that helps!<br /><br />NarelleNarellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538995005095665491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-4803858121315300992010-12-07T06:07:50.360+10:002010-12-07T06:07:50.360+10:00Hi
I recently purchased the CDS. I have tried to w...Hi<br />I recently purchased the CDS. I have tried to weld by the method 1 Eaample....Thanks The s is dotted when I am ready to click the k is does not happen and the handles disappear. I am so frustated:(C. Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258292994242021724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-18634899982897808472010-11-28T04:15:17.200+10:002010-11-28T04:15:17.200+10:00Hi I tried this and selected all put kerning to -0...Hi I tried this and selected all put kerning to -0.100 and it put all letters together nicely thank you for this<br />JulieUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219452077483578050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-45695163943264088282010-09-18T15:45:23.913+10:002010-09-18T15:45:23.913+10:00There is a fix but it only works on the older cart...There is a fix but it only works on the older carts:<br /><br />Close DS<br /><br />Delete your CricutFontsMetadata.xml file from c:/mydocuments/cricut/userdata.<br /><br />Reopen DS.Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538995005095665491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-32701571653115280402010-09-18T14:41:42.632+10:002010-09-18T14:41:42.632+10:00Why is it that on some of my cartridges I can not ...Why is it that on some of my cartridges I can not see all the pics on the "keypad" in design studio. I remember at one time, they had some kind of fix for this, and it worked. But now it is back like that again.ldkpowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12876477006607119428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-28392840390698971522010-03-16T09:51:13.667+10:002010-03-16T09:51:13.667+10:00I'd be happy to take a look at the file for yo...I'd be happy to take a look at the file for you. Just email it to me at girlfromoz2009@hotmail.com and I'll give it a go.<br /><br />NarelleNarellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538995005095665491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-41883037826143507632010-03-16T09:41:44.850+10:002010-03-16T09:41:44.850+10:00Hi, fantasic web site! I have had DS for quite a w...Hi, fantasic web site! I have had DS for quite a while, but I haven't bothered to use it because it is not just obvious to me. So now I am trying again. I am working on a chipboard book and some of my welding is working, but some isn't working. I have tried the "burping" you suggest but it isn't always working either. Do you have some suggestions, or would you be willing to look at it and see what you think? Like I said, some are good, but some not. Thanks!Fields Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16976869141955978816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-65971838588837753142009-08-25T10:44:25.674+10:002009-08-25T10:44:25.674+10:00Lea ann,
If you google "Design Studio Cut fi...Lea ann,<br /><br />If you google "Design Studio Cut files" you'll find lots!Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538995005095665491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-6942075216439556382009-08-22T01:57:06.010+10:002009-08-22T01:57:06.010+10:00Thank you so much for posting this! The instructi...Thank you so much for posting this! The instructions that come with the software do not mention clicking on the preview button to see the dark and light lines, and I've been frustrated and disappointed with the welding option, thinking I was doing it wrong. Yay!Cambreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16311046344192331499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-2879146881558059062009-08-21T04:09:21.696+10:002009-08-21T04:09:21.696+10:00i purchased the cds and now i have no problem with...i purchased the cds and now i have no problem with that file. it was weird because i could cut other things combining the two cartidges. anyway...is there somewhere on the web to download others .cut files and to add your own for others (other than the cricut site)lea annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-60809520418802583392009-08-10T20:59:18.101+10:002009-08-10T20:59:18.101+10:00Sorry I've taken so long to answer.
When you ...Sorry I've taken so long to answer.<br /><br />When you select Cut does DS prompt you to insert one or both of the carts?<br /><br />When you insert the cart/s are you leaving the Cricut turned on. (You DON'T turn the Cricut off to change carts when you're using DS).Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538995005095665491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-41355323897750741032009-08-07T05:39:47.961+10:002009-08-07T05:39:47.961+10:00I am working with the trial version, deciding if I...I am working with the trial version, deciding if I want to buy. Using the cricut expression, so i should be able to use plaintain and accent essentials. I made a "shadow" with "court" on one line, "of" on line 2 and "honor" on line three and welded them together. I also added 2 accents next to "of" on line 2. When I look at the preview, everything seems welded together. When I cut, I only get the words, no accents. I have clicked on each component (each word and accent) and "weld" is selected on all of them. Again, when I preview, it looks find. Any suggestions?ilovmy3kidznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-8891014049425262132009-07-23T11:55:34.804+10:002009-07-23T11:55:34.804+10:00Sorry Kim, just realised I hadn't replied to y...Sorry Kim, just realised I hadn't replied to your post.<br /><br />Are you pressing Cut from the page with the design on it? Or from a preview page. You need to go back to the actual page with the design to cut.Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538995005095665491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-46063691023406668492009-07-23T11:53:24.153+10:002009-07-23T11:53:24.153+10:00Hi Krista
Not sure what could be happening but if...Hi Krista<br /><br />Not sure what could be happening but if you'd like to email me the .cut file I'd be happy to take a look at it for you.<br /><br />girlfromoz2009@hotmail.com<br /><br />NarelleNarellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538995005095665491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-63321142041706812022009-07-22T06:50:08.241+10:002009-07-22T06:50:08.241+10:00I was using my CDS to weld letters together and it...I was using my CDS to weld letters together and it was working. Something happened and now I can get the weld to work. I follow your instructions exactly, but when I go to preview it still shows it will cut each letter (dark lines overlap). Is there a setting or something that I hit to make it do this?Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264158942029081681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-78082902073991422292009-07-01T09:46:49.995+10:002009-07-01T09:46:49.995+10:00I just purchased Design Studio and received it tod...I just purchased Design Studio and received it today. I am trying to weld a word, and I get it all set and press cut and nothing happens. I have restarted and turned on off on everything possible and its not working. Any help?Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-8197825672202013432009-04-24T21:04:00.000+10:002009-04-24T21:04:00.000+10:00Hi Michelle,
So long as you have ticked Welding o...Hi Michelle,<br /><br />So long as you have ticked Welding on each part of the design and they slightly overlap they should weld together.<br /><br />I can email you an example if you can give me your email address. Email me at girlfromoz2009 at hotmail.comNarellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538995005095665491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-15349547582037034192009-04-23T02:23:00.000+10:002009-04-23T02:23:00.000+10:00Can anyone tell me how you can weld a shape into l...Can anyone tell me how you can weld a shape into lettering. For example:<br />Soccer<br />image of soccer ball <br />Ball<br />I would like the Soccer, image & Ball all to be connected. I can get the letters to all weld together but I can not seem to get the image to weld to the letters.......Help!!!michisqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13418429625488636619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-68498958170045146802009-03-18T21:42:00.000+10:002009-03-18T21:42:00.000+10:00I don't understand why it only does this with weld...I don't understand why it only does this with welded images. Anyway....<BR/><BR/>The next thing I would try is a different USB cable, and also trying different USB ports on your computer.Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538995005095665491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-56587215803867111922009-03-18T21:10:00.000+10:002009-03-18T21:10:00.000+10:00HiThanks again. I did as you said with the progra...Hi<BR/><BR/>Thanks again. I did as you said with the program and the updating firmware and then tried to cut a welded image of "Happy". It jammed ! I loaded up the program again and tried to do the same thing again and it told me the firmware needed updating so I did that again. Then I tried to cut a welded image of "Evie". When it asked wether I wanted to check for cartiridges automatically I clicked Cancel and WOW ! I thought I'd cracked it it did cut the welded image of "Evie". However when I then tried to do "Happy" again the cut icon did not respond at all. So I closed the program and started again. It jammed when I attempted to cut the welded image !<BR/><BR/>What I can't decide is if it is my computer not handling the software properly or the Cricut Machine that have a glitch in its chip. I'm not really sure how I can find out. Have you any ideas ?<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for your help and patience.<BR/><BR/>SylviaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719903189757067717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958036275533899023.post-20187912052597457352009-03-18T14:24:00.000+10:002009-03-18T14:24:00.000+10:00Is it a simple file? With not too many pages/objec...Is it a simple file? With not too many pages/objects?<BR/><BR/>I've never heard of that happening before. All I can suggest is downloading and installing the latest version again, then updating the firmware on the cricut.Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538995005095665491noreply@blogger.com