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[crafty90]

I wanted to try the trial but dont know what one to download and on the first one why are there stars after vista
Sure Cuts A Lot for Windows 2000/XP/Vista ** 2.0 MB 1.015 Download
SCAL Lib It Up for Windows 2000/XP/Vista 1.1 MB 1.001 Download
I have windows vista.
I also have Cricut DS will I have any problems running them both on the same computer.

[Craigg64]

Hi

The ** means that you have to also down load the USB drivers below. (scroll to the bottom of the down load screen you will see the two astixes and a link)
I run version 1.015 on vista and did not download the USB drivers and it works fine. Remember to run SCAL in XP mode in Vista. I can't remember the procedure to do that at the moment.

The other software you refer to is to package svg files into a SCAL library file. Not needed unless you want to add your ouwn shapes to the Library tab.
I haven't used it yet.

Hope that helps.

[crafty90]

What is xp mode and how would I switch to that

[Craigg64]

Hi I have just Googled and come up with the following for you.

Have a look at this link.
http://filext.com/faq/run_old_program_xp.php
Follow the procedure under the Windows Vista Heading on that page.

Basically in windows explorer, right click on the scal exe and choose Properties. From the Compatibility tab tick Run in compatibility mode then choose Windows XP service pack 2.
Hope that helps

[crafty90]

Thank you I downloaded the trial and it works fine. Can I turn my cricut cut files into SCAL files?

[crafty90]

Thank you I downloaded the trial and it works fine. Can I turn my cricut cut files into SCAL files?

[raewyn64]

No I am afraid you can't change your cut files to scal files.
You would have to remake them in SCAL or Inkscape unfortunately.
Raewyn