What's new in Sure Cuts A Lot 5.048
May 20, 2022
- Our new Cutter's Market is now open, where you can share and get shapes and projects. Click the Store toolbar icon in Sure Cuts A Lot. Sign up is free. You can also sign up as a Designer to sell your own shapes.
- Fixed problems importing certain MTC files
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 5 (Jul 21, 2020)
- What's New in Version 5:
- Available as a 64 bit program
- Have multiple projects open
- New effects added, including Bridge Warp, Drop Shadow, QR Code & Symmetrical Mirror [screenshot]
- Nesting [screenshot]
- Add mat templates [screenshot]
- Add Guidelines
- Import additional file formats, including PES,PEC,HUS,JEF,SEW,VIP & more
- Additional text justification and sizing options
- Convert stroke to path
- New trace image options for background removal and mask editing
- Options to control the cut order (PRO version only)
- Assign cut presets to layers (PRO version only)
- and more!
- Sure Cuts A Lot 5 supports a variety of electronic cutting machines:
- Black Cat Cougar/Lynx™
- BossKut Gazelle™
- Brother ScanNCut™ (export as FCM compatible files only) *
- Craftwell eCraft™
- CraftRobo/Graphtec™
- Cricut Explore/Maker™ (export as SVG to upload into Design Space only) *
- GCC™
- Foison™
- i-Craft™
- Janome Artistic Edge™
- KNK™
- Liyu™
- MyDigiDi™
- Pazzles Inspiration/Pro/Vue™
- Ramtin™
- Roland™
- Seiki™
- Silhouette SD/CAMEO/Portrait/Curio™
- Silver Bullet™
- USCutter Copam/LaserPoint/MH/PCUT/SC/TC/TITAN™
- Vinyl Express™
- Wishblade™
- and more!
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.072 (May 20, 2018)
- Fixed a problem cutting with USCutter SC2
- Fixed a problem cutting with Silhouette Portrait 2
- Fixed scrollbars in Font Preview
- Fixed a problem importing certain SVG, DXF, PDF files
- Fixed a problem exporting FCM files
- Fixed a problem converting nodes to smooth
- Fixed a problem saving projects with eshape store designs
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.063 (Jun 29, 2017)
- Fixed a problem with cutting with CAMEO 3 cropping off design
- Fixed a problem importing certain SVG files
- Fixed a problem with the Brush and Erase tools
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.057 (Jan 10, 2017)
- Fixed a problem with cutting with Silhouette CAMEO 3
- Fixed cut window for CAMEO 3
- Fixed use software speed/pressure setting for SilverBullet
- Fixed a problem with editing nodes after cutting the design
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.052 (Oct 5, 2016)
- Added Silhouette CAMEO 3.
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.048 (Jun 1, 2016)
- Added GCC Puma IV
- Better support for dual head models
- Fixed a problem toggling show/lock layers
- Fixed a problem importing certain SVG files
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.044 (Feb 9, 2016)
- Fixed problems importing certain FCM files
- Fixed problems importing certain EPS files
- Fixed a problem with exporting SVG files
- When exporting FCM, setting cut line type to Print+Cut Cut will set the FCM line type to cut/draw
- Fixed a problem when using Cut Selection Only skipping over welded shapes
- Preview window location is now saved
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.041 (Jan 8, 2016)
- Added support for GCC Jaguar V
- Import FCM files
- Fixed a problem with editing nodes
- Fixed a problem with cutting with Janome Artistic Edge
- Fixed a problem importing certain PNG files
- Fixed a problem exporting JPG at wrong DPI
- Fixed dash line output when exporting
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.038 (Nov 20, 2015)
- Added support to import GSD files
- Added presets for Janome Artistic Edge
- Fixed a problem with editing multi-line text
- Fixed a problem with the Scan+Cut window not showing up in non-english interface
- Added Dutch interface
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.036 (Oct 23, 2015)
- Fixed a problem with exported SVG files
- Fixed a problem with speed/pressure slider controls
- Remembers last used Export options
- Improved Cricut Design Space SVG compatibility
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.035 (Oct 17, 2015)
- Added option to export SVG at 96 dpi for ScanNCut
- Fixed a problem with print resolution when using pattern fills
- Improved Cricut Design Space SVG compatibility
- Added additional cut presets for various models
- Fixed Duplicate preview updating on value changes
- Fixed a problem with slow cutting with USCutter models
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.032 (Sep 15, 2015)
- Added support for Silhouette Curio
- Added overcut option for Silhouette
- Prompts to rotate objects when changing Mat Orientation
- Added drop shadow option when exporting as image
- Fixed a problem with removing empty layer folders
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.030 (Aug 13, 2015)
- Fixed a problem when cutting with Origin Point
- Added shortcut keys when using the draw and node toosl (Command key to switch from Draw to Node tool; Option key to change anchor to cusp)
- Fixed the rhinestone fill
- Fixed communication with GCC Expert Pro
- Fixed remove option missing to remove Holder presets
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.028 (Jun 8, 2015)
- Fixed a problem with cutting using the Mirror settings
- Fixed a problem with connecting to GCC AR24
- Added Set origin for certain cutters in the Cut window
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.027 (May 30, 2015)
- Fixed a problem with Object on Path when using the Stretch to Path option
- Fixed a problem with the Erase tool
- Fixed a problem with the Check for Updates
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.026 (May 25, 2015)
- Fixed a problem with cutting incorrectly with Silhouette
- Added tool to draw spirals
- Fixed a problem with slow cutting with USCutter
- Fixed a problem with incorrect sizing for Puzzle Generator when added to the workspace
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.025 (May 20, 2015)
- Added scale individually in Object -> Transform -> Scale to batch scale objects separately
- Changed Project Notes to Project Info to display additional information about the current project (colors, fonts, rhinestone count)
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.024 (May 4, 2015)
- Fixed a problem with using the Mirror cut option with the Silhouette
- Added GCC RXII
- Fixed GCC Expert II not connecting
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.023 (Apr 20, 2015)
- Fixed a problem with Cut/Paste
- Fixed a problem with zoom in with the zoom tool
- Fixed a problem with GCC Expert II models
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.022b (Apr 10, 2015)
- Fixed a problem with the Knife tool accuracy
- Fixed a problem with the Bezier draw tool accuracy
- Changed import SVG to not automatically group the SVG file.
- Fixed ungrouping text on arch
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.020 (Apr 2, 2015)
- Added Janome Artistic Cut
- Fixed a sizing issue when importing certain SVG files
- Fixed a problem exporting certain FCM files
- Fixed an issue with tracing certain images
- Fixed a problem with importing certain BMP files
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.018 (Mar 13, 2015)
- Fixed rhinestones exported in Brother ScanNCut FCM
- Fixed a problem when importing certain jpg files
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.017 (Mar 5, 2015)
- Added Scan2Cut under File menu.
- Added crop option in the Trace Image window
- Added Path Offset under Path menu.
- Fixed some issues with exporting and importing certain SVG files
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.016 (Feb 16, 2015)
- Added option to set the angle for the Line Fill effect
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.015 (Feb 16, 2015)
- Added Object on Path under the Effects menu
- Fixed some issues with the Stencil and Eraser tools
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.014 (Feb 6, 2015)
- Fixed Undo not working when moving objects
- Changed the Knockout gap so you can offset or inset the gap with a postiive or negative value
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.013 (Feb 3, 2015)
- Added Knockout Effect
- Added options to the Shadow Layer Effect to add multiple layers
- Added option to the erase tool to erase as closed or open paths
- Fixed a problem with some fill and stroke attributes not copying/pasting
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.011 (Jan 24, 2015)
- Fixed the Object -> Transform settings
- Fixed radial gradients not saving/loading correctly
- Fixed a problem with fill opacity not exporting/printing
- Fixed a problem with importing certain svgcuts zip files
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.010 (Jan 19, 2015)
- Added ScanNCut FCM Batch Converter
- Added Font Preview under the Text menu to quickly preview your text in different fonts
- Fixed some issues when importing certian SVG files
- Fixed a problem with viewing shapes downloaded from the eshape store
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.008 (Jan 8, 2015)
- Added additional options in the Line Fill Effect
- Fixed a problem when applying effects to text
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.006 (Dec 16, 2014)
- Added Line Fill effect
- Added Pierce effect
- Fixed a problem with copy+paste arch text
- Fixed a problem with loading .scut3 files
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.004 (Dec 3, 2014)
- Fixed open paths in Brother FCM ScanNCut files
- Fixed dashed lines not cutting when doing a Cut Selection Only
- Fixed material presets not saving
- Fixed a problem where speed and pressure settings were changing after doing a cut
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.003 (Dec 2, 2014)
- Fixed some issues when doing boolean operations
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.002 (Nov 25, 2014)
- Fixed Pazzles Vue cutting incorrectly when the mat is set to Landscape.
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.001 (Nov 25, 2014)
- Fixed edit line style window not opening
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 4.000 (Nov 19, 2014)
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.070 (Nov 5, 2014)
- Added support for new Silhouette CAMEO
- Fixed Roland Print+Cut (Pro version)
- Fixed a problem opening certain scut3 files
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.066 (Aug 5, 2014)
- Fixed a problem with reading certain scut3 files
- Fixed incorrect positioning when importing SVG from the Library
- Fixed a problem with loading certain images
- Fixed 3D extrude window
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.062 (Jun 3, 2014)
- Added cut selection only option
- Fixed a problem with importing scut files with multiple pages
- Fixed a problem skewing objects
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.061 (May 23, 2014)
- eShape store access added
- Add custom mat sizes
- Added USCutter TITAN model
- Fixed repeat cut for MyDigiDi
- Blade Offset/Overcut moved to Cutter Settings window
- Fixed multi-cut problem
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.053 (Jul 31, 2013)
- Added baudrate option for USCutter
- Added calibrate option for My DigiDi
- Fixed a problem with autormark registration via Bluetooth for Koala
- Fixed a problem reading certain jpeg files
- Fixed a problem with custom pen sets not saving/loading
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.052 (Jun 4, 2013)
- Fixed a problem with showing incorrect print margins
- Fixed a problem with certain welds
- Fixed a problem with the mat not updating after changing orientation
- Allow negative numbers for laser calibration
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.051 (Apr 29, 2013)
- Fixed a problem with Blackout lines cutting incorrectly
- Fixed a problem loading certain jpeg files
- Fixed a problem with contour cutting with USCutter LaserPoint I (Pro version)
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.050 (Mar 29, 2013)
- Added option for Graphtec CE6000
- Fixed a problem with communicating with eCraft cutter
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.049 (Mar 19, 2013)
- Fixed a problem with choosing Rhinestone shapes
- Library window can add shortcut/alias folders in My Designs
- eCraft needs latest CP210 driver
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.048 (Mar 2, 2013)
- Added option in the Cut Settings window for some cutter to adjust registration mark size
- Fixed a problem where some images were not printing
- Fixed a problem with the program not loading properly
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.046 (Jan 30, 2013)
- Fixed a problem with the Library window not opening after closing it
- Fixed a problem with opening some scut3 files
- Fixed a problem with doing a Blackout when doing an image trace
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.045 (Jan 24, 2013)
- Changed Library Window
- Fixed a problem with GIF not importing from SVG files
- Fixed a problem with Printing some designs
- Fixed a problem with traced images coming in at the wrong size
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.044 (Dec 27, 2012)
- Added Silhouette Portrait
- Added Roland GX
- Fixed a problem with importing some jpeg files
- Changed eCraft cut settings window to show layout relative to cutter
- Fixed a problem with scanning registration marks with Cougar Pro
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.042 (Dec 14, 2012)
- Import EPS files
- Fixed a problem with the Cut Settings window for VinylExpress
- Fixed a problem with Printing from the Print+Cut window for Silhouette
- Fixed a problem with communicating with some USCutter models
- Fixed a problem with doing Cut and Draw objects with the eCraft
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.040 (Dec 8, 2012)
- Added option to add calibration values for Silhouette
- Fixed a problem with some objects not cutting
- Fixed a problem with some objects not printing
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.039 (Nov 16, 2012)
- Changed order objects are cut
- Added more functionalty for editing nodes & paths
- Fixed communication issues with some Graphtec and VinylExpress models
- Additional various bug fixes
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.036 (Nov 16, 2012)
- Changed way to specify what cutter(s) you use
- Added Print+Cut 3 point registration for Gazelle
- Fixed a problem with BlackCat and Silver Bullet machines doing Print+Cut or Calibration
- Fixed a problem with cutting with some USCutter machines
- Added support for Inkscape and Adobe Illustrator export plugins
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.032 (Sep 19, 2012)
- Fixed a problem with incorrect Blade Offset when doing Print+Cut
- Fixed a problem with importing certain raster images from SVG
- Fixed a problem with using keyspan device with BlackCat and USCutter
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.031 (Sep 19, 2012)
- Added support for Inkscape plugin to send designs from Inkscape to SCAL
- Added support for Adobe Illustrator plugin to send designs from AI to SCAL
- Fixed a problem with custom presets not saving for Silver Bullet
- Fixed various problems with handling text
- Fixed a problem with importing certain SVG files
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.030 (Aug 30, 2012)
- Changed Print+Cut for Silhouette in Cut Settings window
- Added slower speed for moving laser (on supported machines) by holding down Ctrl+Shift on Windows or Cmd+Shift on Mac
- Fixed a problem with certain pattern fills not printing
- Fixed problem with Gazelle cut settings window not opening
- Fixed problem with Scissors button in Print+Cut not starting the cut
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.027 (Jul 14, 2012)
- Added new cutter "Silver Bullet"
- Added Origin point cutting to start cutting where the blade is positioned
- Added Close Path under Path menu to close open paths
- Shadow Layer has option to inset shadow
- Fixed dash lines saving/importing from SVG files
- Other various bug fixes
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.026 (Jul 14, 2012)
- Added options in the Print dialog to print registration marks or just outlines
- Fixed problems with doing boolean operations on Lattices
- Added option to specify registration mark sizes in the Preferences
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.018 (Jan 12, 2012)
- Adjusted margins on Cameo mat
- Registration marks for Silhouette print black
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.016 (Dec 5, 2011)
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.015 (Dec 5, 2011)
- Fixed a problem with files not being saved properly
- Fixed a problem with open paths not cutting properly on Pazzles
- Moved multi cut option to the Cut Settings window
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.012 (Dec 5, 2011)
- Changed margins when using 12x12 mat for Silhouette CAMEO
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.007 (Jul 6, 2011)
- Fixed a problem with cutting beyond 12 inches no eCraft
- Fixed a problem with cutting with Silhouette SD
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.005 (Jun 2, 2011)
- Fixed problems where some cutting machines were not found when cutting
- Added Silhouette registration marks
- Fixed a problem with Pazzles driver communication
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.001 (Apr 20, 2011)
- Added Blade Offset, Overcut settings when cutting.
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 3.000 (Apr 18, 2011)
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 2.043 (Apr 18, 2011)
- Fixed a problem with the Personal Library with certain scut/scut2 files.
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 2.041 (Feb 20, 2011)
- Fixed a problem with adding images/patterns to objects
- Fixed a problem with Text on Path when trying to convert it to outlines
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 2.039 (Feb 20, 2011)
- Fixed a problem with certain scut2 project files not opening
- Fixed SVG import where layers were not being imported
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 2.038 (Feb 20, 2011)
- Added rhinestone option under Object menu
- Added Project Notes under Window menu
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 2.030 (Nov 23, 2010)
- Added Cricut Cake option when cutting
- Can move objects on the mat by clicking inside the shape
- Added option to import SCAL Library lcut2 files under the File Menu
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 2.012 (Apr 7, 2010)
- Fixed a problem with certain SVG files not opening in the previous update (2.011)
- Fixed a problem with the Path menu always being disabled
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 2.011 (Mar 16, 2010)
- Added Text on Path tool under Type Tool
- Added Line Style option in the Appearance properties
- Added option to change the shapes color in the Appearance properties
- Added Text menu to change fonts from the menu bar
- Style menu changed in the Appearance properties
- Added Winter, Spring , Summer, Fall shapes to the Library
- You can import scut2 or SVG files by choose Import from the File Menu
- Preferences has option to choose a folder where you should store your lcut2 library files. You should not store your own lcut2 files in the Sure Cuts A Lot 2 application folder anymore
- Added Node Editing Tool to edit the nodes/points in the outlines
- Added Drawing tool to draw lines and curves, add and remove points
- Added Pause button to pause in the middle of cutting your projects
- Added Boolean operations under the Path menu for doing Union, Intersection, Exclusion, Minus Front from Back, Minus Back from Fonts between two objects
- Added option to convert text to outlines under the Text menu
- Various bug fixes
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 2.005 (Jan 13, 2010)
- Added rotate buttons in the Postion & Size Properties to rotate selected objects 45 degress.
- Update to handle new Lib It Up files.
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 2.004 (Jan 3, 2010)
- Added "Break Apart" option under Object menu.
- Added horizontal and vertical alignment button in the Position & Size Properties section.
- Added Paste (Auto Fill) to paste the copied object to fill the page.
- Added option to show outlines or fill objects on the mat for viewing purposes under the View menu.
- Various bug fixes.
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 2.002 (Dec 7, 2009)
- Various fixes, including a problem with autotracing and importing svg files causing it to crash.
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 2.001 (Dec 7, 2009)
- Fixed a problem with the program faliing to start up after registering.
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 1.015 (Oct 13, 2008)
- Added support for firmware 1.3, 2.3, 1.51.
- Added support for Cricut Create.
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 1.011 (Jun 12, 2008)
- Added Mat View option under the "Cutter" menu
- Added "Keep Proportions" checkbox in Properties window
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 1.010 (Jun 5, 2008)
- Fixed a problem where cutting certain SVG files would crash
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 1.008 (Apr 23, 2008)
- Fixed a problem where some letters disappeared when using the Shadow Blackout style
- Fixed a problem where some shapes would get cut off
- Shadow size was not getting saved to .scut files
- Certains fonts were not getting saved correctly to .scut files
- Certain shapes produced jagged shadows
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 1.007 (Mar 26, 2008)
- Removed empty slots in the Font table
- Added reload button to re-read the fonts
- Fixed a problem where some letters disappeared when using the Shadow style
- Option added in Preferences to remember the last mat size that was used
- Option added in Preferences to keep the mat visible when cutting
- Help file updated
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 1.003 (Feb 21, 2008)
- Added Blackout style
- Added option to import SVG files
- Resize handle keeps proportions
- Copy/Cut/Paste shapes on the mat
- Added cut speed option
New in Sure Cuts A Lot 1.001 (Feb 9, 2008)