I work with vector files fairly often. Looks like the problem you're running into has to do with the fact that the initial svg file wasn't setup correctly: wherever a hole or "empty" spot is needed in your final output, there needs to be transparency in the artwork-not just a white circle or shape. In vector graphic software, this would require "subtracting" the hole shape, for example, from the surrounding shape. Subtracting the smaller shape from the larger shape basically "cuts it out," leaving transparency behind... which is what the cricut needs to see in order to know what to cut. (I see you got there in the end, subtracting the holes, etc. manually, cool!)
Crazy you posted this! I've been messing around with it all day doing this! Download 360 and everything. Love your stuff man. I'm doing this for my outboard engines.
Follow these steps to avoid all the extra faffing about with the layers: 1. In the Shaper Origin add-in, check the 'Advanced' box and a drop down will appear. Select 'Faces' from the drop down and then select the faces you want to export. 2. Export the SVG file. The resulting SVG file will be much cleaner. 3. Upload the SVG file into Cricut Design Space and add it to the canvas. Select the design in the canvas and in the layers pane, select 'Combine -> Exclude'.
Why am I not surprised when I go to look to see if anyone else had this idea I have ....Rusty is the first video on the results. After watching I'm just gonna buy them so much easier....time is money. Love your content man. You disappeared from my tiktoks after the tugski where'd you go?
If using these in the shop or with shop hands - be careful about getting oils or greases on the cricut mats, since that can impact the ability for material to stick to them
Cool my sister has a cricket and is very good with it might be able to help you out I have a bob CNC that having to repair I gave it to her to use and a lighting strom took it out Why am I telling you this it won’t help your Harley
He is using the Cricut Maker, you could also do it on the Cricut Maker 3. If you look at 4:20 you will see near the top right where the green 'make it' box is, just to the left is where you see the model of machine.
I work with vector files fairly often. Looks like the problem you're running into has to do with the fact that the initial svg file wasn't setup correctly: wherever a hole or "empty" spot is needed in your final output, there needs to be transparency in the artwork-not just a white circle or shape. In vector graphic software, this would require "subtracting" the hole shape, for example, from the surrounding shape. Subtracting the smaller shape from the larger shape basically "cuts it out," leaving transparency behind... which is what the cricut needs to see in order to know what to cut. (I see you got there in the end, subtracting the holes, etc. manually, cool!)
Crazy you posted this! I've been messing around with it all day doing this! Download 360 and everything. Love your stuff man. I'm doing this for my outboard engines.
Perfect for @agingwheels and his obscure vehicle collection.
In Cricut design space right click and then select subtract. 2 mouse clicks deleted all the white space for me. Great video bud!
Loved the series. Just did my water pump gasket! Cheers
When you're uploading the image you should be able to delete the white in the center. I use the cricut all the time DM me if you have questions
Follow these steps to avoid all the extra faffing about with the layers:
1. In the Shaper Origin add-in, check the 'Advanced' box and a drop down will appear. Select 'Faces' from the drop down and then select the faces you want to export.
2. Export the SVG file. The resulting SVG file will be much cleaner.
3. Upload the SVG file into Cricut Design Space and add it to the canvas. Select the design in the canvas and in the layers pane, select 'Combine -> Exclude'.
Why am I not surprised when I go to look to see if anyone else had this idea I have ....Rusty is the first video on the results. After watching I'm just gonna buy them so much easier....time is money. Love your content man. You disappeared from my tiktoks after the tugski where'd you go?
Time to use my wife's Cricut to make a slew of 97 Toyota Tacoma water pump gaskets to hang at friends garages.
Was a huge help to me!
Dude this is so cool.
I like the intro!!
If using these in the shop or with shop hands - be careful about getting oils or greases on the cricut mats, since that can impact the ability for material to stick to them
Super similar to the cnc plasmas that I run
I hope someday to own a cnc plasma 🥲
Genius
What material did you use
A girl stole my tugsky repair manual t-shirt. Looks like I’m gonna have to order another
Weird. Usually when I upload a photo it allows me to mask the white space by clicking right after selecting the photo
Is that a GL500 in the background?
Cool my sister has a cricket and is very good with it might be able to help you out I have a bob CNC that having to repair I gave it to her to use and a lighting strom took it out Why am I telling you this it won’t help your Harley
can you tell me the correct model of the cricut ...im on the other side of the world...
He is using the Cricut Maker, you could also do it on the Cricut Maker 3.
If you look at 4:20 you will see near the top right where the green 'make it' box is, just to the left is where you see the model of machine.
First!!
Perfect for @agingwheels and his obscure vehicle collection.