Are there any blocking problems with latest DS update?

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mlcadieux
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Re: Are there any blocking problems with latest DS update?

Post by mlcadieux »

This blocking problem is very confusing to me. Mine worked for awhile after I updated, then quit. BUT I reinstalled SCAL2 after DS told me to uninstall. Now both programs work fine.
jasenj1
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Location: Newport News, VA, USA; SCAL 2.044-Expression; SCAL 3-Cameo; Mac; Inkscape 0.48; GIMP 2.6

Re: Are there any blocking problems with latest DS update?

Post by jasenj1 »

mlcadieux wrote:This blocking problem is very confusing to me. Mine worked for awhile after I updated, then quit. BUT I reinstalled SCAL2 after DS told me to uninstall. Now both programs work fine.
Sounds like the joys of the Windows operating system.

- Jasen.
sandyj
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Re: Are there any blocking problems with latest DS update?

Post by sandyj »

I had the same problem (downloaded latest version of DS trial, no new carts on it), so looked around the Cricut discussion board. A couple of folks said you have to uninstall the version you have then reinstall the latest version for the new carts to show up. When I did this, I was able to see the new carts.

As for the cartridges, I have no use for them as I don't make cards or scrapbook, but I would never say they were a waste of money (I keep up-to-date on DS just to see if they come out with a cart I can't live without). If you like the designs and can use them, they are worth it to you.
SGlup
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Re: Are there any blocking problems with latest DS update?

Post by SGlup »

I'm getting the new seasonal cart "when it's cold outside" and it wasn't showing up on my DS, so I went and ran the newest update, went to use my DS this morning and it's asking me to update the firmware....ugh....so i come here hoping it'll not affect SCAL....I've not got the newest SCAL 2.0 yet.....my cricut expressions says 2.32 when i turn it on....I'm afraid this is a trick and a trap to block SCAL, which I love, I'm so torn.....what should I do?????
Cricut Expression, Windows XP PRO, SCAL 2.029
jasenj1
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Re: Are there any blocking problems with latest DS update?

Post by jasenj1 »

SGlup wrote:I'm afraid this is a trick and a trap to block SCAL, which I love, I'm so torn.....what should I do?????
Update. 2.34 is the latest firmware version and SCAL works fine with it.

- Jasen.
SGlup
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Re: Are there any blocking problems with latest DS update?

Post by SGlup »

Thank you much jasenj....I ran it and it made me download the firmware twice, but finally worked and so I cut what I was needing on DS and then I went into my SCAL and cut what I needed and it worked fine...I'm so happy....so all is well that ends well.....now i need to upgrade to the 2.0 version...lol...thanks again everyone for all the input.
Cricut Expression, Windows XP PRO, SCAL 2.029
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