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Post by ecvnj58 on Dec 5, 2017 10:17:06 GMT
I need help. I have an old computer that has MTC on it. I really would like to just get rid of my old computer. I was thinking about just buying silhouette designer for my new computer. My question is am I goin to regret this?
Details- I no longer have a circuit and won’t ever buy one again. I cut mostly sVGs or trace JPEGs and cut on my silhouette. But also let’s be honest, I basically just hoard fonts and designs that I will never use.
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Post by scrapnnana on Dec 5, 2017 14:21:51 GMT
I personally use the Silhouette Designer Edition and have never felt the need for MTC. If you never plan to use MTC with a Cricut (and I doubt you can use it with the new ones), then don't worry about getting rid of the old computer and MTC.
The only issue is that there probably are differences in software, so you will need to plan time for learning those differences. There are lots of tutorials on YouTube to help.
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Post by ecvnj58 on Dec 5, 2017 15:32:07 GMT
I personally use the Silhouette Designer Edition and have never felt the need for MTC. If you never plan to use MTC with a Cricut (and I doubt you can use it with the new ones), then don't worry about getting rid of the old computer and MTC. The only issue is that there probably are differences in software, so you will need to plan time for learning those differences. There are lots of tutorials on YouTube to help. Thank you. I never use MTC on the old computer so every time I try it I have to learn again. Might as well cut my loses and use my nice new computer with it. |
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Post by mich5481 on Dec 5, 2017 16:35:56 GMT
You just missed a big sale on the Silhouette software. :-( If you aren't in a rush, hold off on upgrading, as I believe there usually is another sale around Christmas time. If not then, there is almost always one in July.
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Post by scrapnnana on Dec 5, 2017 17:30:11 GMT
Sometimes around Mother's Day there is a sale, too.
The regular software is free, anyway, and it can do a lot, although I can't import SVG files. You do need the Designer Edition for that.
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Post by ecvnj58 on Dec 5, 2017 19:58:45 GMT
You just missed a big sale on the Silhouette software. :-( If you aren't in a rush, hold off on upgrading, as I believe there usually is another sale around Christmas time. If not then, there is almost always one in July. Do you recall how much it was? Miss Kate’s cuttables has it for $32 and a $10 Card to her shop. |
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Post by mich5481 on Dec 5, 2017 20:05:13 GMT
You just missed a big sale on the Silhouette software. :-( If you aren't in a rush, hold off on upgrading, as I believe there usually is another sale around Christmas time. If not then, there is almost always one in July. Do you recall how much it was? Miss Kate’s cuttables has it for $32 and a $10 Card to her shop. Which version? I bought the business version for $45 (normally $99) on the 1st. |
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Post by anniefb on Dec 5, 2017 20:18:54 GMT
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Post by ecvnj58 on Dec 5, 2017 20:38:19 GMT
Thanks. I might do this. I don’t need the business version. |
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Post by chrispeas on Dec 6, 2017 5:15:21 GMT
You can still install your MTC program on your new computer. I only use that program with my cameo and when I use my cricut. So if your not using your cricut any more you can install the latest version of MTC. I don't even know how to use the Silhouette software.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2017 8:06:05 GMT
MTC's license if for a lifetime. Andy & Ann are still supporting it. The software itself is abandonware. Andy has no plans to update the software. He gone to other fun new adventures in his life.  If you don't have big needs and are use to MTC then you really don't need to upgrade. If you want to stay ahead on advances for die cutting then getting Silhouette Studio is a great idea. I have the free edition and I have MTC. I am thinking of upgrading the license on Design Edition. In all the years I have been die cutting I have never heard of anybody regretting purchasing Silhouette Studio. The only reason I haven't upgraded yet is because I have a design background so I do every thing in other software programs. I am like that is twenty-five dollars I could be spending money on other art supplies. Essentially, I am being cheap, lol. One of the most fun things I love about my computer is upgrading the software and finding new ways to do art. I hope that helps. |
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Post by iowgirl on Dec 6, 2017 21:27:27 GMT
I love Silhouette Studio! There are some great facebook groups if you need help - and helps is almost instant on those groups! |
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Post by gale w on Dec 6, 2017 22:53:57 GMT
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If you don't have big needs and are use to MTC then you really don't need to upgrade. If you want to stay ahead on advances for die cutting then getting Silhouette Studio is a great idea. I have the free edition and I have MTC. I am thinking of upgrading the license on Design Edition. In all the years I have been die cutting I have never heard of anybody regretting purchasing Silhouette Studio. 
