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NOTE: recently Make The Cut has been updated, and supposedly no longer will support the plugin. I suspected this day would come eventually. Quote from the Make The Cut website: “On 8/17/2012 a new version of Make The Cut! Was released (version 4.1.1) which no longer allows the Cricut Plug-in to be loaded. Sorry for the inconvenience.” One possibility (which is untested) is to buy a licence, and find an old version of the installer.
I don’t know if this will work or not, but if someone tests it out, let me know. I’m sure others would like to know. Back to the original article: The Cricut is a cool little cutting machine, aimed at the Craft/Scrapbooking market. It looks like a printer, but is more like a pen plotter. If you saw my previous post, I bought one for my loving wife Diana for her birthday.
The Cricut comes with very minimal usability out of the box, and requires you to buy ridiculously expensive cartridges. You can get cartridges on amazon from about $25 (pretty cheap) but most are much more than that. With postage on top of that (to Australia, makes it expensive). Locally, You’re looking at more like $60 per cartridge for a cheap one. There must be a better way! On the back of the machine, there is a USB port. Surely there is some software out there that can make good use of the cutter, and make it much cheaper to use?
Well, there is, BUT. There is the, which seems like a handy idea, and likely is in many ways, if you have a bunch of cartridges. You see, the Cricut Design Studio requires you to have bought the cartridges that you want to use. You can’t print custom-made designs, or use fonts on your computer or anything, so you are really only marginally better off with this software. It does allow you to lay things out better than the basic interface you get just the machine. Then, there was several of other pieces of software available such as, and, which allowed you to use standard True Type fonts on your computer, as well as importing vector graphics from other software to cut your own design of graphics. Of course, the makers of the Cricut cutters didn’t like this, as for the price of a single cartridge, you could then use all the fonts and pictures out there on the internet, without ever having to pay the makers of the Cricut anything.
It appears that they started sueing all the makers of this software, so now none of them work with the Cricuts any Longer. But, you are not out of luck just yet, I have worked out (with help from the internet) how to make the program work once again with the Cricut! You see, Make the Cut uses plugins to interface to the Cricut, and other different Cutting hardware. It seems all the makers have done to make the software incompatible is remove the Cricut driver dll from the application. Some very awesome people out there have discovered that, by putting the dll file in the plugin folder for the current Make the Cut download, you can still use the software.
Make it Happen First,I should note, that I was lucky enough that the firmware on the Cricut was already up to date, so i didn’t need to upgrade ours. You may need to upgrade firmware, you apparently can do this with the demo of the Cricut Design Studio. A quick google should get you going in the right direction.
I think Make The Cut! Works with firmwares of 1.1 and above for the Cricut Personal. Your cricut will tell you the firmware version on the LCD screen when you turn it on. First, with a standard printer style USB cable, plug the cricut into your computer. Windows will hopefully find and install the drivers for the cricut automatically.
The cricut will appear as a usb to serial adaptor. When I first tried with my laptop, I had struggles, but eventually it seemingly sorted itself out somehow. My wife’s worked right away, and both laptops are windows 7. If it doesn’t install properly, I’m afraid you’ll have to do a bit of research online.You may need to download the drivers manually. Download and install Make The Cut!
(the demo will work, so you can test it all before you commit to the software). Google “PCCPlugin.dll” and download the file to your computer. This is the driver for the cricut cutters.
It should be out there for you to find. (edit update: try these links which have been provided in the comments:,. These are not my files, so they may go down at some point) Place the PCCPlugin.dll file in the plugin directory of Make The Cut (default will likely be c: program files Make the Cut! Run the program. Now when you click on Cut Project With you should be able to choose the ProvoCraft Cricut. If this works for you and you haven’t already bought Make The Cut, I recommend buying it now.
We chose to wait until we’d seen it working before buying it. In demo mode Make The Cut will work but anything cut will be cut with a big X thru it, making it pretty useless. Now Enjoy using the hardware you own, in a way YOU like it.
Thank you so much for this info. I still have the Demo Version of Make the Cut and Sure Cuts a lot on my laptop. I also found I have the pccplug.dll as well.
The version of my cricut is v.2.3.4 so I think I am also fine there. The Demo version still works. I’m so excited that I did download this long ago and stumbled upon your posting today. Everything I have been reading is so negative and I thought I would never be able to use this & certainly do not wish to buy those expensive cartridges.
I think this will allow me to use it as I would like – I think I just have to register it now and pay, right? Will be very very happy if this works, and will happily pay Make the Cut. I wonder if it’s worth pursuing the Sure Cuts a Lot – one step at a time. Thank YOU so very much for posting. From a quick google, I found it hosted on 4shared.com (link no longer worked, see below for a new one).
There is no Guarantee it will stay there though. Its also possibly available elsewhere too I didn’t test the file, I did download it though and it looks like it should be the right one (the size is right at least). Follow the BLUE download now button, and wait until the page counts down (the site is very confusing, with download buttons all over the place for crap) I hope thats helpful, Regards, Matt. I bough the Cricut quite awhile ago because there was so much software that supported it. Had I known they would pull this stunt I would have bought something else. Downloaded the driver to plugin directory loaded cricut software and ran in demo mode updated firmware to 2.3.4 (took several tries because as usual I did not read the directions) (it takes 2 passes to complete on some units)(follow the directions) loaded make the cut runs great If you are quick enough you can hit stop before it cuts an x through your work the software is great and I will buy it after I try a few more things to make sure I can do what I need to do with it.
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Thanks for the info I think I can finally have some fun with this! Looking forward to trying this, and I’m told MTC will also work with my blue wishblade. I got the cricut by a fluke, but I am sure going to put it to use! I also want to buy the Disney cartridges, just because I am such a HUGE Disney fan and all the cutter files I have that are Disney, almost all are useless for someone like me who needs a full shape to build a paper piecing on the other thing I want to do is get the deep cut blade housing and cut craft foam with it so I can make shaker boxes. I haven’t been able to accomplish that on my Wishblade, not even with a 3rd party deeper blade, but I’m probably cutting too fast. I bought the cricut after a.LONG. time of research, watching, and waiting.
But, I did it after taking a little break, and missed the whole suing-third-party thing. Had I seen that, I would not have bought it. As it is, I’ve been boycotting Provo Craft, and.ALL. their products, which as a retailer, means a lot of stuff. Anyway, I’ve been searching for solutions, and when I found this one, I thought it was too simple.
But it worked, immediatelly, and the first time. I’ve tried it on two Expression machines, one that is Gypsy aware, and one that isn’t (I don’t have the update numbers here) but it worked on both. It’s one thing to “steal” or otherwise dishonestly use something, it’s quite another to BLOCK legitimate uses of what you did purchase, and to “lock” hardware like Provo Craft did, is unconscionable, and a slap in the face to all their supporters, and to creative/crafters in general. Telling us.how. to be crafty is simply wrong. Anyway, MTC got a new registration they never would have, and PC lost a long time purchaser and reseller. There are boycott sites all over the net, but PC doesn’t care.
Though, the recent extended sale on items/cartridges seems to indicate some problems. And, their parent BoA is having a lot of issues too.
What goes around comes around. But this solution does work, at least with several versions of the Expresion with software running on windows 7. It worked perfectly. I had a harder time updating the firmware from Cricut then I did getting MTC to cut. If anyone has any issues with the drivers not automatically installing when you connect the cricut to a Win 7 computer.
You can find a driver that works online. Cricut did not have an easy to find solution especially since the software claims to only work on XP or Vista 32 operating systems. It does work with win 7 64, just FYI.
Thank you so much for the information. I used the trial MTC software first to make sure it worked and it did. Now I will purchase the software. I am one happy camper. Matt when I tried to download (today) I received a message the file has been removed for violation!!
However, Manfredas of today your first link still works!!! THANK YOU both for your kindness of sharing.
My computer crashed and they had to erase everything on my hard drive. I wasn’t up to date on the whole plugin thing until I realized I was going to have to download the newest version of MTC, which wasn’t going to work with my Cricut. I haven’t tried a cut yet, but MTC is now showing Provo Craft Cricut in the list to “Cut Project with” My day has been made. And not to worry!! I have learned my lessonI emailed myself the plugin file in the event this ever happens again!!
You guys ROCK:O! HI Kevin, the PCCPlugin.dll was taken from a previous version of make the cut, before the makers of the Cricut sued them and Make The Cut had to remove cricut support. Luckily, this was done simply by removing the driver plugin for cricuts (the dll file). By adding the dll back into the program, it still works! I don’t know for how long though I’m afraid. Evenually I guess Make The Cut may change how their drivers work. Hopefully the don’t though.
I can only comment on my version of Make The Cut, which is version 3.2.1. Others in the comments might be able to help you though. I downloaded the plugin tested it in demo of MTC it worked, had the X so bought the MTC registration #. It worked a few times and than stopped I don’t know what went wrong. I could kill myself for tinkering with the cricut design room upgrade. I have deleted the cricut design room from my files. The error message I still get is that my cricut is frozen and to try the following: a slower speed or move usb cable to different port or update cricut expression firmware to 2.34.
I have done everything except for update the firmware to 2.34. DId anyone else have a similar experience?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am reluctant to upgrade the firmware to 2.34 b/c once you upgrade you can’t go back. Also my thought is if I got it to work with the original firmware of 2.31 I should be able to make it work again. Are there folks out there with cricut expression firmware 2.34 and using the plugin successfully? I saw above in the posting there is one person Kallie 08/18/11, who has the 2.34, but want to know if there are other folks? Like I said I’m reluctant to upgrade.
Any ideas or suggestions are welcome Jenny. Matt — I’ve been all over the internet, recently got a good deal on a cricut expression.
Bought everything needed to get started (including 1 cartridge). But the more I got to reading – the more discouraged I was getting.
Not ready to give upI came across this last night! You all have given me hope that I will be able to use this cricut for designing my own stuff on my machine. Anyways I downloaded the plug-in & placed it with-in the cricut program inside the ‘plug-in’ file. I’ve closed & pulled back up the ‘make the cut’ program. Plugged my cricut into every usb on my computerhaha. I did see it going thru the install & it does make a noise when I turn it on. But, I do not see the cricut as an option when I choose the ‘cut with’ HELP PLEASE!
Very interestingand informative. Is it possible to do this with a mac running OS X10.4? Pccdil doesn’t sound like a mac file, but I’m no expert. I want to use Truetype fonts to cut white decals from decal paper on my cricut. Since cricut doesn’t do real fonts (all are too cartoony for my use) I can’t use their cartridges (except Plantain and Sans Serif). What was Cricut thinking, removing their own utility from hundreds of applications.
I’m not buying anything of theirs because it doesn’t work for ME. I was excited to find this page back in april just before I bought my Cricut and kept it as a bookmark. I had not gotten to try this out due to moving and now that its September I can’t use it. I am so sad I seriously feel like I just want to trow the stupid Cricut in the trash because I don’t like that I can’t use my own programs with it.
I have been doing a little research this evening and I have found a different cutter The Silhouette Cameo its a little bit more than I paid for my Cricut but well worth it in my opinion since it can be used as an item like this should be. I feel like the makers of Cricut just shot themselves in the foot because their own program is awful and you don’t have the option of using your own. I believe I will be getting rid of my used once Cricut Expression and the proceeds will go to the purchase of the Silhouette. Windows 7 experience. I had the provo c personal electronic cutter working in demo mode on v.3.2.1. I downloaded the new version.
I installed it in its own directory so it would not over write v.3.2.1. I Happily gave MTC $58 through the Scrappydew.com website. (nothing magic there. I just wanted Scrappydew.com to get their cut for all the good work they do.) 15 or 20 minutes later I had a serial number that I used to register v.4.1.1. When I launched v.3.2.1 it stopped asking me to register the program.
I immediately started cutting sign vinyl for 19 volleyball players names to hang in the local high school gym. Your mileage may vary. I have a solution if your laptop dies and won’t boot up and your MTC old version is on the computer. Note that after I downloaded the newest MTC my cricut driver trick no longer worked.
I removed my hard drive from my laptop Purchased a $9 USB 2.0 SATA Enclosure from Frys I inserted my old hard drive in the enclosure Connected the USB cord that comes with the enclosure to my new laptop Bingo! The enclosure becomes and external drive and gives my access to my old MTC. I then copied the old version to my new laptop. Be sure to rename your OLD version so that you know which is which.
I was literally in tears because you cannot find an old version of MTC. I am not a tech or anything. I watched 2 videos on You Tube and that was it. I think the term is slave drive.
I hope this helps someone. I just got a CE2 Didn´t now about all this things going on Otherwise would bought Expression only. Trying Just Installed MTC 4.1.0 Loaded the DLL file and in the menu “Cut Project with” apeared the “ProvoCraft Cricut” option. I choose this option it opens me a dialog box Already selected “COM13 (Cricut Expression 2 (TM)) I hit Start and it apears “Preparing Please Wait (4)” And get stucked there. Nothing else happens and i have to forced close MTC All that i got. I sure its just a case of one update in the driver But who will do this???? Hello Everyone!!!!
NEED more people helping with this tests Sorry about my english. I continue to read all about the MTC and Cricut and i got some different results. I just went to MTC Help Menu Advanced Download and Install FTDI Drivers. It asked to disconect the cricut.
Installed the drivers. And tried to cut again. WWWOOWWW Now it conected to my Expression 2 and not got stuck like before and says a diferent Error. Said that the cricuit is in a diferent Firmware Version and asked me to Update. Please Come on please, lets make tests and we will find a solution to CE2!!! Thanks Felipe. This last days i´m dedicated to test a lot of things now my MTC talks to the Cricuit Expression 2.
All the Time it opens the connection, but returns me an error telling that the machine is not on the correct firmware Level. This is accepted because Cricut Expression 2 uses diferent firmware numbering. I’m pretty sure that someone who knows how to edit a.DLL file can easily edit the file PCCplugin.dll and correct this. Surely we will not get it officially from MTC makers as what I’m reading lately If some kind soul would make available to do so? Has anyone tried the torrent shown above? When I Scan the file it says that there is some malware in the files.
But I know there could be some false positives out there. I’m not sure what the purpose of the Keygen is exactly, would it be to not have to buy the license for Make the Cut? I just want to have access to an older version to use the CE2. This is the website where I Downloaded the torrent from and in the comments it does say someone was able to get it to work with the CE2.
Any feedback would be appreciated. Often key generators will be detected as a virus of some description. Its got something to do with how the program works I think. Yes, its so the downloader doesn’t need to buy it. Its always best to support the authors of the software, especially the smaller guys like Make the cut.
Its a shame MTC have been forced to remove support. It sounds like you already own a newer version of MTC, so I guess you have to do what you have to do to make it work. Briefly reading the comments, it would indicate that it works, but you need to enter the key every time you restart the program. It adds a little pain, but if that is what you have to do to get use of your device, then so be it! I have the Cricut Cake which is essentially the Expression, which was purchased prior to this lawsuit and downfall of my trust in PC and/or and Cricut products. I was using it just fine as my MTC version is the 3.2.1, along with the plugin PCCPlugin.dll and with Windows Vista operating system. My computer crashed badly and is virtually unsalvageable at this point.
We purchased a new Dell computer with Windows 8 installed and now my MTC wont work properly. I reinstalled the original disc and it does give the Cricut as an option for cutting, but the cutter moves VERY slowly, even on fast speed, and isn’t cutting in the normal usual pathway, it’s sort of skipping around. It does recognize the image I was trying to cut though, and the cutting process is shown advancing on the MTC screen as it cuts. I have the plugin still saved in a file, but wasn’t sure how I initially added it a few years ago to the MTC file. Would I need to reinstall this? Please adviseI miss my MTC and hate PC!
Linda, I have the old version that I purchased before the law suit. The activation code comes when you purchase the software. Many people that had the old version, have replaced their computers and lost the software for MTC. I have sent some of these people copies of the program and they use their own activation codes. I don’t know if you were to purchase the software now to get an activation code, if it will work on the older versions. You could possibly ask MTC. If so, I could get you a copy of 4.1 version that I use to design and cut with my Cricut Expression.
I am also unaware if the new Cricuts have somehow blocked the ability to use MTC Sorry, wish I could be of more help. If you find out any of these answers, I would love to hear the outcome. Shari Britton. OK for all of those people who have asked if anyone can get the MTC to work with Expression 2. I’m afraid we are SOL (s.t out of luck) on this one.
I have the 4.1.0 version of MTC installed on my Windows 10 Laptop. I have the PCCPlugin.dll installed into the plugins folder in the program and I also have an Expression 2. I have spent the last 24 hours researching this and trying to get it to work.
The program will load great and when you click on the ‘cut project with’ it shows the ProvoCraft Cricut, so we know the plugin is working fine. When the machine is plugged into the laptop via the USB cord and you click on the ‘cut project with’ file a pop up box appears which is the plugin required to make it work. The plugin also shows which COM Port your E2 is using, (under the Serial Port Box) Load your paper, click start on the plugin pop-up box and NOTHING HAPPENS! The reason nothing is happening is because there are no specific drivers for the E2 which will work on the MTC program. I have researched extensively to try and find drivers, but none appear to exist. So, then what about importing SVG Files into the Cricut Craft Room software? Well again, we are SOL on that too, because the V1.0 Build 187 of Craft Room does not allow you to import SVG files.
Or.if it does I certainly haven’t found a way to do it. I really hate it when software beats me, but without a driver to connect the MTC software to the E2 machine I’m afraid there is nothing else we can do. To say I am annoyed that I cannot use the MTC software with my E2 is an understatement. I hope this answers the question for all those people who want to know if it will work with the E2. The plain an simply answer is NO, sorry.
OK for all of those people who have asked if anyone can get the MTC to work with Expression 2. I’m afraid we are SOL (s.t out of luck) on this one.
I have the 4.1.0 version of MTC installed on my Windows 10 Laptop. I have the PCCPlugin.dll installed into the plugins folder in the program and I also have an Expression 2.
I have spent the last 24 hours researching this and trying to get it to work. The program will load great and when you click on the ‘cut project with’ it shows the ProvoCraft Cricut, so we know the plugin is working fine. When the machine is plugged into the laptop via the USB cord and you click on the ‘cut project with’ file a pop up box appears which is the plugin required to make it work. The plugin also shows which COM Port your E2 is using, (under the Serial Port Box) Load your paper, click start on the plugin pop-up box and NOTHING HAPPENS!
The reason nothing is happening is because there are no specific drivers for the E2 which will work on the MTC program. I have researched extensively to try and find drivers, but none appear to exist. So, then what about importing SVG Files into the Cricut Craft Room software? Well again, we are SOL on that too, because the V1.0 Build 187 of Craft Room does not allow you to import SVG files. Or.if it does I certainly haven’t found a way to do it. I really hate it when software beats me, but without a driver to connect the MTC software to the E2 machine I’m afraid there is nothing else we can do.
To say I am annoyed that I cannot use the MTC software with my E2 is an understatement. I hope this answers the question for all those people who want to know if it will work with the E2. The plain and simple answer is NO, sorry. OK for all of those people who have asked if anyone can get the MTC to work with Expression 2. I’m afraid we are SOL (s.t out of luck) on this one. I have the 4.1.0 version of MTC installed on my Windows 10 Laptop. I have the PCCPlugin.dll installed into the plugins folder in the program and I also have an Expression 2.
I have spent the last 24 hours researching this and trying to get it to work. The program will load great and when you click on the ‘cut project with’ it shows the ProvoCraft Cricut, so we know the plugin is working fine. When the machine is plugged into the laptop via the USB cord and you click on the ‘cut project with’ file a pop up box appears which is the plugin required to make it work. The plugin also shows which COM Port your E2 is using, (under the Serial Port Box) Load your paper, click start on the plugin pop-up box and NOTHING HAPPENS!
The reason nothing is happening is because there are no specific drivers for the E2 which will work on the MTC program. I have researched extensively to try and find drivers, but none appear to exist. So, then what about importing SVG Files into the Cricut Craft Room software? Well again, we are SOL on that too, because the V1.0 Build 187 of Craft Room does not allow you to import SVG files.
Or.if it does I certainly haven’t found a way to do it. I really hate it when software beats me, but without a driver to connect the MTC software to the E2 machine I’m afraid there is nothing else we can do. To say I am annoyed that I cannot use the MTC software with my E2 is an understatement. I hope this answers the question for all those people who want to know if it will work with the E2. The plain and simple answer is NO, sorry it won’t. Total newbie here. I just got a used Cricut Personal, v 1.45.
I have two cartridges- the George and Basic Shapes plus Jasmine. I have been working on trying to access other images for over a week and am about to run screaming from the room! I am not very tech savvy, so I need to know basics and finding the basics for this older machine is almost impossible. I am hopeful that I can find a way to avoid buying a ton of cartridges right off the bat. I had been under the impression that I could use the Design Space, Design Studio or Craft Room to get other basic images.
But that is not working for me. I am super frustrated. Anyone out there who can walk me through the basics?
I just had extensive email with Provo/cricut staff who said that if you download Cricut Design Studio from their website (seem to be many like me who still use it), the software will auto update a Cricut expression machine to ver 5.7, making it impossible to use the machine with SCAL2 software. As you know SCAL2 will only work with the machine if the firmware is not higher than 2.34. I am not going to take a chance on installing CDS and loosing ability to use wonderful SCAL2. Now have to go back to using cartridges to cut with no softwareughall because of Provo greed.
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. Added the ability to upload SVG images to your account!. Added support for Design Space desktop links.
You can now open links to shared projects in the app!. Added the option to purchase digital cartridges within the app. Added the ability to delete uploaded images. Improved UI on the purchase and image clean up flow. Fixed an issue connecting to Bluetooth® on iOS 11.2 or later. Fixed an issue that would crash the app when connecting via a Wireless Bluetooth® Adapter. Fixed an issue related to offline permissions.
Bug fixes and stability improvements. 3.5.0 Jan 25, 2018. Added the ability to upload SVG images to your account!. Added support for Design Space desktop links.
You can now open links to shared projects in the app!. Added the option to purchase digital cartridges within the app. Added the ability to delete uploaded images. Improved UI on the purchase and image clean up flow. Fixed an issue connecting to Bluetooth® on iOS 11.2 or later. Fixed an issue that would crash the app when connecting via a Wireless Bluetooth® Adapter.
Fixed an issue related to offline permissions. 3.4.3 Jan 10, 2018. Ahola-girl, Beginning to wonder why I bought this Cricut I know this is long but please read. Is anybody else having this problem with an iPad or an iPhone. 8/18I am beginning to wonder why I bought this cricut explore air 2 - 3 weeks ago.
I downloaded the app like the instructions said and everything was fine; I used it one time through the app on my iPhone 8+ and everything was fine. Then 4 days later I went to use my Cricut and none of the pictures will load on the app all I get is just a swirl.
And after about 4 minutes of the swirl it just loads a blank screen with the square on it. The square says new design that’s not what I want because I don’t know how to use my cricut. I called support and they had me uninstall cricut design made sure I didn’t have cricut basic installed as well because apparently those two apps fight each other if you have both of them installed together and then re-install this app. And of course the same thing happened.
They even tried at tech-support to log onto my account and try it there the same thing happened for them as well they told me to wait a few days and see if it continued. Tech-support said that other people that had iPhones and iPads were having the same problem as me so just wait. And the problem will resolve itself. Well as you guessed it it’s still continuing this is so frustrating all I want is to use this $350 machine that I have purchased. Ahola-girl, Beginning to wonder why I bought this Cricut I know this is long but please read.
Is anybody else having this problem with an iPad or an iPhone. 8/18I am beginning to wonder why I bought this cricut explore air 2 - 3 weeks ago.
I downloaded the app like the instructions said and everything was fine; I used it one time through the app on my iPhone 8+ and everything was fine. Then 4 days later I went to use my Cricut and none of the pictures will load on the app all I get is just a swirl.
And after about 4 minutes of the swirl it just loads a blank screen with the square on it. The square says new design that’s not what I want because I don’t know how to use my cricut. I called support and they had me uninstall cricut design made sure I didn’t have cricut basic installed as well because apparently those two apps fight each other if you have both of them installed together and then re-install this app. And of course the same thing happened. They even tried at tech-support to log onto my account and try it there the same thing happened for them as well they told me to wait a few days and see if it continued. Tech-support said that other people that had iPhones and iPads were having the same problem as me so just wait.
And the problem will resolve itself. Well as you guessed it it’s still continuing this is so frustrating all I want is to use this $350 machine that I have purchased. Fox0919, Design Space on iPad is AWESOME. I can’t say enough great things about my wonderful Cricut machine (I have the Explore Air.hoping for the Maker in the future??), and being an iPad user over Windows for the most part.I LOVE this DesignSpace app!! I just love the portability of my iPad and being able to create anywhere I can take my iOS device!
The developers are truly genious, and you’ve made the ability to create with the amazing Cricut soooo easy and fun! There are just a few features I’d love to see come to this app ( PRETTY PLEASE!) Please add the new curved text feature and ability to note project favorites! Those are both awesome features new to Design Space on Windows! I think it would also be a tremendous app feature to be able to add shapes by dragging and dropping where you want them on the project canvas instead of them appearing in the upper left corner of the canvas.
Finally, if you could make it possible to highlight/select multiple items in the layers panel by tapping (just as you would by holding the shift key on a computer) that would also be soooo awesomely great! Thank you for this app that makes crafting so fun, and thanks for considering my comments! Have a great day!!
Fox0919, Design Space on iPad is AWESOME. I can’t say enough great things about my wonderful Cricut machine (I have the Explore Air.hoping for the Maker in the future??), and being an iPad user over Windows for the most part.I LOVE this DesignSpace app!! I just love the portability of my iPad and being able to create anywhere I can take my iOS device! The developers are truly genious, and you’ve made the ability to create with the amazing Cricut soooo easy and fun!
There are just a few features I’d love to see come to this app ( PRETTY PLEASE!) Please add the new curved text feature and ability to note project favorites! Those are both awesome features new to Design Space on Windows! I think it would also be a tremendous app feature to be able to add shapes by dragging and dropping where you want them on the project canvas instead of them appearing in the upper left corner of the canvas. Finally, if you could make it possible to highlight/select multiple items in the layers panel by tapping (just as you would by holding the shift key on a computer) that would also be soooo awesomely great! Thank you for this app that makes crafting so fun, and thanks for considering my comments! Have a great day!!
WLMSx4, In Love ❤️❤️❤️ My only regret is that I did not buy the Cricut sooner! I recently bought the Air 2 and it’s a DREAM.
Although I can use my laptop I have exclusively used the machine with my iPad using the Cricut app. Everything can be saved to your iCloud Drive (but have option to save to iPad).
The great news is I can then access my iCloud Drive via my laptop if needed which has honestly been rare. My background is in advertising and marketing so I have a great appreciation for the ease of creating in my home as opposed to paying a professional printer. It reminded me of reading a negative review from someone trying to create intricate wedding invitations who was frustrated with the machine/app. Don’t let that deter a decision to buy or not buy the machine. The higher prices from printing companies are due to the misprints and mistakes.
You can’t expect a machine intended for home use to mass produce large quantities with such detail on the first try and achieve perfection. Just like you shouldn’t expect absolute perfection as you are learning the machine and how to create your designs (if you’re a newbie like me) without a learning curve. WLMSx4, In Love ❤️❤️❤️ My only regret is that I did not buy the Cricut sooner! I recently bought the Air 2 and it’s a DREAM.
Although I can use my laptop I have exclusively used the machine with my iPad using the Cricut app. Everything can be saved to your iCloud Drive (but have option to save to iPad).
The great news is I can then access my iCloud Drive via my laptop if needed which has honestly been rare. My background is in advertising and marketing so I have a great appreciation for the ease of creating in my home as opposed to paying a professional printer. It reminded me of reading a negative review from someone trying to create intricate wedding invitations who was frustrated with the machine/app. Don’t let that deter a decision to buy or not buy the machine. The higher prices from printing companies are due to the misprints and mistakes.
You can’t expect a machine intended for home use to mass produce large quantities with such detail on the first try and achieve perfection. Just like you shouldn’t expect absolute perfection as you are learning the machine and how to create your designs (if you’re a newbie like me) without a learning curve.