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Sure cuts a lot patterns
Sure cuts a lot patterns










  1. SURE CUTS A LOT PATTERNS PRO
  2. SURE CUTS A LOT PATTERNS SOFTWARE
  3. SURE CUTS A LOT PATTERNS PROFESSIONAL

  • Many free resources – MTC’s forum remains active and welcoming to all MTC users.
  • SURE CUTS A LOT PATTERNS SOFTWARE

  • Ability to resize overly large raster images that could later cause a software crash or even just a problem printing:.
  • Ability to preview the tracing on the virtual mat.
  • Ability to apply multiple traces of the same image (using different options) before leaving the trace window.
  • sure cuts a lot patterns

  • Ability to copy/paste images from the Internet directly into the trace window.
  • Besides the aforementioned higher sensitivity to settings, MTC also has the following: While SCAL has a similar tracing function, MTC’s offers a few extras that makes it a better choice.
  • Superb Auto-tracing – MTC has an easy-to-learn and extremely powerful pixel trace function that opens up a world of free cutting files.
  • However, first check out the major strengths and weaknesses of MTC and SCAL. There are dozens of other examples, like these, so I put together a table to summarize more of these differences that can affect users choosing between the two.
  • While both programs have similar auto tracing capability, MTC’s settings are more sensitive, thus yielding better results with certain images.
  • The same goes for stencil designing because SCAL has a specific tool for bridging interior shapes.
  • Engraving patterns can be designed in either program, however, it’s far easier to create one in SCAL with its Line Fill feature.
  • sure cuts a lot patterns

    There are certain features that can make one program preferable over the other, depending on what you need at the time.

    SURE CUTS A LOT PATTERNS PRO

    The additional features in the SCAL4 Pro version are presented later in this post.

    SURE CUTS A LOT PATTERNS PROFESSIONAL

    SCAL does have a professional version that’s considerably higher at $199.

  • Both programs are in the same price range (MTC: $58, SCAL4: $60).
  • Raster importing includes PNG, JPG, BMP, GIF, and TIF.

    sure cuts a lot patterns

    Vector importing includes SVG, AI, EPS, PDF, GSD and WPC.

  • Both programs can import a wide range of file formats.
  • Both have functions for auto-tracing, freehand drawing, node editing, placing text and shapes on a path, shadowing, Bezier operations, temporary font installation, lattice design, rhinestone design, jigsaw design, and more.
  • Both programs can be used to design what you need.
  • There are actually lots of similarities between the two programs, especially if you compare either to higher end vector programs, such as Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw.
  • You are interested in buying SCAL but not sure if you need the Pro versionīe sure to also check out the new SCAL5 Software.
  • sure cuts a lot patterns

  • You own a cutter that came with its own software but have heard a lot about MTC and SCAL.
  • You are considering a new cutter that only works with SCAL but unsure about giving up MTC.
  • You already own one of these programs and are interested in knowing more about the other.
  • You already own both programs but are only using one of them.
  • The focus of this post is to help other readers who fall into a different category, such as: Thus, I’m sure you are already comfortable using one or the other for those features you like. A small portion of you may already own and have mastered both programs. Make The Cut (MTC) and Sure Cuts A Lot (SCAL) are two very popular and inexpensive cutting programs with tens of thousands of users.












    Sure cuts a lot patterns