Complete File (All SVG files in a single file)

Complete File (All SVG files in a single file)

The complete file contains all the individual SVG files so you can easily upload or import one single file versus several.  The single SVG files are still included for those that may still need them, such as ScanNCut users. Once you unzip the file, look for the Complete File folder within SVG Files folder. Within the folder, there are 2 versions of the complete file, one with dashed scorelines and one with solid scorelines. The solid scorelines are for machines or software that have scoring tools and options, like the Cricut machines.

In 2021, we started updating older SVG files to include the complete file. As of February 2023, there are less than 20 files without complete files. If you file does not contain a complete file, it could have been updated. See Updated Files for Cricut Design Space Users for more information and the most current list of updated files with Complete files.

How To Use Complete File in CanvasWorkspace Desktop for ScanNCut

For Cricut Design Space users, this means there will be a few steps needed to use the file properly. After uploading the complete file into Design Space, you have to ungroup the file to attach the scorelines.  To help you, we created this brief tutorial on showing how to use the complete file.

This following video (Updated in February) shows you how to use the complete file.  It is a portion of our updated How to Use SVG files 2023 video. Those using the iPad/iPhone app may have the files come in smaller, but can resize still within the app to the correct width shown in the PDF file. Reference Cricut Design Space IOS How to Use SVG files on an iPad or iPhone.

How To Use Complete File in CanvasWorkspace Desktop for ScanNCut

For Silhouette Studio Designer Edition and above users, you really only have to drag and drop a complete file into a project.  Most times, all you have to do is ungroup the file, combine the cut files by color as desired and cut them out. We even have a tutorial on how to use the solid scoreline file versions with your Cameo , if you have never done so. Click here to view the tutorial on using solid scorelines with your Cameo.  Most users still use the dashed scoreline version. Here is a quick video on using the complete file.

How To Use Complete File in CanvasWorkspace Desktop for ScanNCut

Although the smaller individual SVG files are sized to fit on the CanvasWorkspace mat, some may have it handy to use the complete file. This video that explains how to resize the complete file to original size after it is resized to the mat size. It also shows you how to organize and save files as individual FCM files and/or send the design to cut directly.

Other Die Cutting Software

The complete files can also be easily imported into Sure Cuts a Lot using the standard import process. The individual SVG files will still be available for software that requires the smaller individual SVG files. If you ever need additional assistance, contact us and we will do our best to help!

Design Assembly Instructions Changes

Design Assembly Instructions Changes

Since I started this Simply Crafty SVGs’ venture in 2016, a lot has changed and I have learned a lot through this crafting journey.  Since the beginning, I have included PDF files with detailed written assembly instructions. Last year, many of you stated you preferred videos, so I began making a few assembly videos here and there.  For many of our designs, especially those created in late 2017 – 2018, both detailed written assembly instructions and videos are available.  The preferred method for most appears to be video tutorials.

SO WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

Jump to today! After creating both the written and video instructions for many months, I had to make the difficult decision to discontinue offering the written instruction. Although I myself love written instructions, it became apparent I had to choose between offering either assembly videos or written instructions, due to time management.  In order to balance designing, customer emails and request for help, managing the business as a whole and still have a home life, I decided this was one thing that would truly help to free me up a bit more.  So, going forward, I will only be providing assembly videos for each design. The PDF file itself will still be provided as a reference for the related SVG files, but there will just be no written instructions. Assembly videos are embedded within the product details pages and also on our Simply Crafty SVGs YouTube Channel.

Freeing up some time will allow me to first and foremost, create more designs.  I would also like to take some time to make more tutorials for the various die cutting machines and related software, to help others.  Being selfish, the reason I am designing is that I enjoy crafting and I have not been able to get to some of my other crafts recently, as I am always in catch-up mode.   And I do need a little more time here and there to recharge myself, clear the mind for new ideas, and enjoy my family time.

So, that’s the scoop and I hope those that prefer the written instructions understand.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at sa***@si**************.com.

–Sandy Stark

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