Instructions USB design stick

Design collections from plottiX

You can find an overview of all pattern collections and individual designs here.

The SVG, PNG and DXF files contained on this USB stick can be used with most cutting machines. The correct use varies depending on the device and software. Further information and instructions can be found in the operating instructions for your cutting machine.

Note: This USB design stick contains designs for drawing and cutting. Please note that not all designs are suitable for cutting. Follow the instructions of your cutting machine for drawing or cutting.

Below you will find a quick guide to using the plottiX USB design stick with a Brother, Silhouette and Cricut cutting machine.

More information
  • It is recommended to carry out a test before drawing/cutting the desired design.
  • Not all designs can be cut out. Attention should be paid to the choice of design beforehand.
  • All designs can be enlarged or reduced in size. However, if they are too small, this can affect the accuracy of the design.
  • Depending on your software, designs can be edited by removing or adding elements.

The use of the designs contained on the plottiX USB design stick is intended for private use only. Commercial use of the designs and their distribution or sale is not permitted.

When using a Brother cutting machine

Please make sure that the SVG files are suitable for your Brother cutting machine.
The DXF files cannot be used with these devices.

Open the file in the Brother Canvas workspace:

  • Insert the USB design stick into the USB slot of your computer.
  • Via the “File” -> “Import from your computer” tab, you can select the SVG file and insert it into your CanvasWorkspace workspace by double-clicking on it.
  • Check the size of the design and adjust it as required.
  • Before sending to the cutting machine, select whether the file is to be cut or drawn. Set the desired process under “Properties”.
  • Now transfer the file to your plotter for cutting or drawing.
  • You will find further help in the operating instructions for your Brother cutting machine.

Please make sure that the SVG files are suitable for your Brother cutting machine.
The DXF files cannot be used with these devices.

Open the file in the CanvasWorkspace Online version:

  • Insert the USB design stick into the USB slot of your computer.
  • The desired file can be selected from the plottiX USB stick and added to the workspace via “Import SVG/DXF/FCM file”.
  • Check the size of the design and adjust it as required.
  • Now transfer the file to your plotter for cutting or drawing.
  • You will find further help in the operating instructions for your Brother cutting machine.

Please make sure that the SVG files are suitable for your Brother cutting machine.
The DXF files cannot be used with these devices.

Open the file on the Brother cutting machine:

  • Insert the USB design stick into the USB slot of your Brother ScanNCut cutting machine.
  • To open the file via the USB stick on the cutting machine, select the Home button. Then select “Retrieve data” and finally the USB stick symbol.
  • Now select the appropriate sub-folder from the SVG files and open the desired motif there.
  • Confirm with “OK” and click on “Edit” if you still want to change the design.
  • Click “OK” again and select whether you want to cut or draw the design. The cutting job will now be executed by your device.
  • You will find further help in the operating instructions for your Brother cutting machine.

When using a Silhouette cutting machine

  • Insert the USB design stick into the USB slot of your computer.
  • Open the Silhouette Studio software.
  • Click on the “File” -> “Open” tab and select the USB drive to access the PNG, SVG and DXF files.
  • Insert the desired PNG or DXF file into your workspace by double-clicking on it (opening the SVG file is possible from Silhouette Studio Designer Edition or higher).
  • As the PNG file does not have any cutting lines, these must be created first. To do this, click on the “Trace” tool. In the next step, select the desired area and click on “Trace”. (This step is not necessary for SVG and DXF files).
  • After customizing the file, it can be sent to the cutting machine via “Send”.
  • You will find further help in the operating instructions for your Silhouette cutting machine.

When using a Cricut cutting machine

  • Insert the plottiX USB design stick into the USB slot of your computer and import the SVG file.
  • Select all paths to be drawn and convert them.
  • Now select the entire design and use the “Connect” function to fix and cut your design.
  • For more help, refer to your Cricut cutting machine user manual.