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Post by streetscrapper on Dec 18, 2017 20:12:41 GMT
I see that Silhouette America has a 30% discount on software (CHRISTMAS for anyone wanting to upgrade). I've been using the Designer Edition since it came out, but with the discount, I'm wondering if maybe it is time to upgrade to the Business Edition. Are the differences worth upgrading?
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Post by mom on Dec 18, 2017 22:14:22 GMT
I dont have the Business Edition, but here is an article I had read about what the Business edition actually does. |
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Post by streetscrapper on Dec 18, 2017 23:01:38 GMT
I dont have the Business Edition, but here is an article I had read about what the Business edition actually does. Thanks for the link to that article mom! It was exactly what I needed to help me realize that I don’t need to upgrade! |
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Post by wendifful on Dec 19, 2017 1:05:56 GMT
mom, thanks for the link to that blog, she has a lot of great info there! I bookmarked it for future reference.
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Post by JaneB on Dec 19, 2017 6:30:55 GMT
There's also a comparison chart that tells you the features. Opening other files is great, for example EPS files mean often you don't need to trace images they already come in separate pieces. I've used this a few times with files from the Hungry JPEG where you get PNG as well as EPS files. Saving to other files is great too. JPG is useful because you could design your own background patterns and save as a JPG, which is handy if you then need to crop them smaller for projects, without it making all manner of strange cuts or not cropping how you expect. |
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Post by powderhorngreen on Dec 19, 2017 15:32:50 GMT
I upgraded from Designer to Business in June for under $20. I am so glad I did. The ability to open many other types of file formats, save in other formats, and some of the warp features is great. I have even run two machines simultaneously for a couple of large projects. I didn't NEED it, but I really like it.
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Post by twillerbee on Dec 19, 2017 15:35:37 GMT
Thanks for posting this. I just upgraded. I can not wait to try it. Thanks for those links also. They are helpful.
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iowgirl
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Post by iowgirl on Dec 19, 2017 17:36:09 GMT
Check at Swing Design first. Even at 30% off, Swing Design might still be cheaper than Silhouette. You can also get a 10% off code for Swing Design.
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Post by scrapnnana on Dec 19, 2017 20:06:09 GMT
I got it for the ability to export svg, so that I can create files in Silhouette, but export them as svg to also cut on my Explore Air 2 (hopefully....I have not yet tried it). I find it easy to design my own cutting files in Silhouette, but I really detest the Cricut Design Studio software, which can do far less.
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