Silhouette will then respond with an error message stating “The file type you are attempting to access is not supported.” This file type is incapable of being opened in this version of Silhouette. To demonstrate this, the EPS file was selected, then dragged and dropped into the Silhouette work area. In this example, you can see the Silhouette Studio workspace along with a folder that has 4 files, each of which is a different file type.īecause I personally have the Designer Edition upgrade, the SVG, DXF, and PNG files are all capable of being opened in Silhouette. Remember, SVG files cannot be opened in the free basic edition of Studio, which is why we provide the DXF for basic edition users. The most likely reason for being unable to open a certain file is because you are trying to open an incorrect file type for your software. Craft Bundles provides four main file types in all of our downloads, SVG, DXF, EPS, and a photo file like PNG, JPG, or PDF. Save this for future reference by pinning the image below.When opening files in Silhouette Studio, it is important to remember that only certain file types can be opened. I would love to see what you creating with your Silhouette machine!
If you have question about an upgrade just let me know.Ĭomment below or post on my Facebook group at Silhouette Secrets with EllyMae. So it’s not uncommon to see things go in and out of stock as more people buy it. The retailer has to purchase the codes from Silhouette America, just like any other product. Yes! Digital codes do go out of stock too because it is all an inventory item. See my list of recommended retailers and sites HERE. If for some reason the digital codes are “out of stock” at one retailer, you can buy the upgrades from another retailer.
If you purchased the Silhouette Studio to Business Edition code right off the bat, then you only have 1 code to enter. To activate it on a computer, you would need to enter it in that order.įirst the Designer Edition code and then the Business Edition code. If you are in need of extra supplies too, I have been impressed with their super fast shipping too!įor example, if you ordered Designer Edition and then the Business Edition upgrade later. These are digital codes, so are emailed directly to you after purchase. The Vinyl Spectrum has the upgrades to Designer Edition, Business Edition and from Designer to Business at a great price.
I want you to be successful and use your Silhouette software to the fullest! However, it is a list of the features I find the most useful in each upgrade.įor the complete comparison chart click HERE to go look at Silhouette America. Now, the list above is not the extensive list of all the features unlocked with each upgrade. – Edition Toggle (this is great for those of us who teach, so we can see exactly what the students see in their version) – Multiple Undo/Redo (one of my favorites) – Multi-cutter Support (I use this one all the time) – Ability to open some embroidery file types (PES, DST, EXP, JEF, and XXX)īusiness Edition unlocks all of the above and ….
– Ability to open svg and pdf file directly in the softwareĭesigner Edition Plus unlocks all of the above and ….
Here are a few of my favorite features and the ones I find most might use in the software:
Now, keep in mind, if you purchase the upgrades in steps it is no different than purchasing the upgrade all together, except that you will need to enter the codes in that same order if you install it on another computer or have to re-enter your codes for any reason.
You would purchase the level that you need to go from to the level you want to be at.
Now here is the important part, if you already have an upgrade, you only need to purchase the step up to the next level you want.įor instance, if you already have the Designer Edition upgrade but you want to go to Business Edition, you want to buy the Designer Edition to Business Edition upgrade. Option 3 – Silhouette Studio to Business Edition (unlocks it all) In all honesty, if you are upgrading to Designer Edition Plus, you might as well go all the way and unlock it all Option 2 – Silhouette Studio to Designer Plus (unlocks a few more features – see below) Option 1 – Silhouette Studio to Designer Edition (highly recommend at least this) If you have the basic (free) software, you would want to purchase 1 of 3 options depending on what upgrade you want to go to: There are just some features that are helpful to those that run a business such as using multiple machines. Just being able to open a svg file and cut is well worth it.īut I LOVE the Business Edition upgrade because it unlocks it ALL and I never have to question if some tool/feature is available to me.ĭon’t let the name “Business” edition fool you though – you do not have to have a business to use it or have it be useful. It makes life easier and saves you time and headache.
I highly recommend at least the Designer Edition upgrade for all of my students.