It’s not a perfect arrangement, but it works. So, while you can’t use SCAL directly with the Explore Air, you can still export SVGs and then upload them in to Cricut’s software. You can now load in as much third party content as you want via Design Space. That changed with Cricut’s Explore Air and the Design Space software. Traditionally, one of the biggest hassles of using a Cricut machine has been the inability to import external content and designs. If you have the latest machine, the Explore Air, yes you can. Can I Export SVGs From Sure Cuts A Lot to Cricut? Do I need a special USB cable to connect my computer to my Cricut machine 7. Can I cut the shapes from my Cricut cartridges 6. In theory, you could run Versions 1-4 of SCAL on the same machine. What operating systems can I run Sure Cuts A Lot on 5. Installing a newer version does not overwrite the previous application. There are four versions of Sure Cuts A Lot. Won’t the older software be replaced when I install the latest version? You may be wondering, as we were, how can I send a design from a new version of SCAL to an older version of the same software? How Can I Have Two Versions of Sure Cuts A Lot? Sure Cuts A Lot 4 does not work directly with Cricut machines, but there are work-arounds. If this all sounds a bit complicated… you’re right, it is. And you must have a compatible firmware version on your cutter. This comes with the caveat that Sure Cuts A Lot Version 2 only supports the Cricut Personal, Cricut Expression, Cricut Create and Cricut Cake machines. The Craft Edge website has a useful tutorial explaining how to cut with Cricut using Version 3/4 of SCAL by sending it to Version 2 of their older software. While the latest versions of the Sure Cuts A Lot software are not directly compatible with Cricut machines, they can still be used in tandem with an older version of the software which is compatible. It does, however, support plenty of other popular vinyl cutters. While we don’t know the ins and outs of the relationship, the bottom line is that Sure Cuts A Lot no longer works with Cricut machines. The new Sure Cuts a Lot 2 has an awesome function that can turn drawings into cuttable images without first modifying them in inkscape. Provo took legal action against Craft Edge back in 2011 claiming that SCAL violated their copyright on Cricut Design Studio. However, the two companies, Provo Craft (owner of Cricut) and Craft Edge (maker of SCAL), have clashed in the past. SCAL is tremendously popular with those looking to create their own artwork, shapes and decals. It allows craft fans to cut virtually any shape with their electronic cutting machines, including true type fonts, SVGs and more. Sadly, yes, it is true that Cricut machines ( including the Cricut Maker 3) are no longer compatible with the latest version of Sure Cuts A Lot.įor those who aren’t aware, Sure Cuts A Lot is a popular software program that was first released back in 2008. “How do I get SCAL to work with my Cricut Explore? Is it true that the software is no longer supported?” We received this question by email from Michelle:

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