another newbie having a problem!

**craftingagain** · 03-01-2012, 06:11 PM

I live in Salford, Manchester....If there is anyone out there that could show me how to use the Craft Robo Lite! Having downloaded the disc and the thingy for going on line (using computer images) I am still at a loss. Absolutely desperate to have someone teach me how to get going...You tube doesn't help....tried it! If you live anywhere near me I would gladly pay you to show me how to get started!!!! Either me come to you with my stuff or you come to me!!! (I am really desparate!!!)

**silverst170** · 03-01-2012, 06:16 PM

Welcome to uks..

We can help you here what do you need?

Everyone is really helpful and there's plenty on here to get you going

**DJG** · 03-01-2012, 06:19 PM

Welcome to the forum Craftingagain, have a read of the tutorials the only thing you won't be able to do with the Lite is print and cut (decoupage) although there is a workaround so the tutorials will help you. Why not download Silhouette Studio it's free and a lot of us are using it instead of Robomaster, you can get it here

**Lucille** · 03-01-2012, 07:09 PM

Hi welcome to UKScrappers, please read this thread there is a lot of information there.

As Tina said we can help you. I think you need to learn the Studio software first as that is the brains of the whole thing, without your machine is just a dust collector. Even if you don't want to make your own designs you still need to learn how to open and save files, select the cut lines and a few other bits and bobs.

There is also a manual in the Help menu of the Studio software, it's quite basic and won't teach you how to make your own designs, but will explain what the commands in the software do.

**craftingagain** · 03-01-2012, 07:26 PM

read your answers but still have problem!!!As an absolute beginner with technology...I don't even know how to talk to each person who has kindly replied!!! I am trying to establish a link with someone who uses a craft robo lite in my area so i can find out how to use it to find and cut out designs!

**craftingagain** · 03-01-2012, 07:30 PM

Thanks for replying....yes your right...it's gathering dust! how do you get started once you load the discs? I bought a programme that allows me to use my computer but I need a programmer to explain it!

**craftingagain** · 03-01-2012, 07:34 PM

Thanks.
Just been on the site as suggested but it talks about a different machine?

**DJG** · 03-01-2012, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by craftingagain

Thanks.
Just been on the site as suggested but it talks about a different machine?

The link is to download the Silhouette Studio software, you need to scroll down a bit to see the link.
Here's the link to the tutorials

**Fuschia** · 03-01-2012, 09:19 PM

Hi Craftingagain and welcome to the forum.

The link that Doreen gave you to the studio software download is the correct one, it works with all robo & silhouette machines. Click on the blue bit thats underlined, it says: Silhouette Studio for PC & Mac, once you've clicked on it all you should need to do is follow the instructions on your screen and its usually just next, next, next, etc.

Hope that helps.

**silverst170** · 03-01-2012, 11:03 PM

I did email you direct Craftingagain...

**make-it-happen** · 05-01-2012, 08:36 PM

Hi

I was just wondering how to get the grid like the one in Robomaster...I found that really useful when designing. I found the grid option but it doesn't come out the same measurements as my matt.

Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance

**silverst170** · 05-01-2012, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by make-it-happen

Hi

I was just wondering how to get the grid like the one in Robomaster...I found that really useful when designing. I found the grid option but it doesn't come out the same measurements as my matt.

Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance

If you open your studio software then choose the view option at the top left hand side there you can choose Grid you ca then adjust the size

**DJG** · 05-01-2012, 09:10 PM

You can set the measurement how you want them IE inches/cm/mm by going to File/preferences/measurements. You can set the size of the grid squares by going to the top menu and clicking the last icon on the right (it looks like a little grid).

Two heads and all that TinaLOL

**silverst170** · 05-01-2012, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by DJG

You can set the measurement how you want them IE inches/cm/mm by going to File/preferences/measurements. You can set the size of the grid squares by going to the top menu and clicking the last icon on the right (it looks like a little grid).

Two heads and all that TinaLOL

Yeah thanks Doreen I don't use my grid so not sure how you would alter it but I know it can be done