Hi Daydreamers!
This post will be dedicated to communicating the latest Cricut Design Space Updates.
I care so much about having updated articles and screenshots on all of my tutorials, and If a particular update completely changes the way a tutorial works, I will make the respective changes.
I run daydreamintoreality.com all on my own and when an update comes, it’s impossible for me to update every screenshot and text right away, so please be patient.
I suggest you bookmark this article on your browser because if something new comes to Cricut Design Space you will know how to work the changes in all of my tutorials.
Cricut Design Space March 2020 Update
In March 2020, Cricut released a new machine called Cricut Joy. Therefore, you’ll have a new device listed in the “machine” drop-down menu.
Does this update affect daydreamintoreality.com tutorials?
No, it doesn’t affect my tutorials. However, most of my tutorials are to work with the Maker and the Explore machine.
No worries, though! I will be adding tutorials for this particular device.
Cricut Design Space January 2020 Update
As of February 2020, you can no longer use Cricut Design Space from your Internet Browser.
You need to download the software to your computer and follow the prompts to install it.
It’s super easy!
Does this update affect daydreamintoreality.com tutorials?
No, it doesn’t because it’s the same interface.
Cricut Design Space July 2019 Update
From now on you will need to choose the type of machine you have before cutting your project.
You can change your Machine type on the right-hand corner of the canvas, next to the green “Make it” now button.
Cricut Design Space will remember your device, so once you choose the Cricut model you have, you are good to go.
If you have a Cricut Explore (One, Air, or Air 2) machine there will be no changes in Cricut Design Space.
However, if you have a Cricut Maker, you will now have four more options in Linetype (Engrave, Deboss, Wave, and Perf)
These four new tools can be used with the QuickSwap tool, and you can learn more about them on my Cricut Blades and Tips Guide.
How will this update affect Daydreamintoreality.com tutorials?
Thankfully, there’s not too much change. At some point, I will be updating some of the screenshots to show the machine I have on the top. (Not really necessary)
What you need to do is to choose the machine you have as I showed right above and follow the tutorial.
In some of my tutorials, I show you all of the Linetype options you have with your machine, so if you have a Cricut Maker you now have four extra options.
Cricut Design Space January 2019 Update
In January 2019 Cricut Design Space changed the way layer attributes work. Before you had to make changes in the Layer Panel to assign Cut, Score, or Print.
With this update, you will now, assign Cut, Score, or Print with Linetype and fill located on the Top Panel of the canvas.
Linetype will tell your machine when you are cutting your project, what tool you will be using. (Blade, Scoring Wheel or Stylus, or Pens)
The fill option is mainly to be used for printing and patterns.
It will only be activated when you have Cut as a “linetype.” No Fill means that you won’t be printing anything. From “Fill” you will also find your and Cricut’s patterns.
How will this update affect Daydreamintoreality.com tutorials?
Most of my tutorials are up to date, and the ones that still show “old” screenshots don’t have any repercussions because I am not using Linetype or Fill.
Yay!
Bridgette says
Bridgette,
Hello, your print then cut tutorial shows filters on right and a drop down box mine does not show the word filters on the right its on the left but there us no drop down box to activate and no word printables to click so I can find just cut and print images. Can you assist is my version different, I’m also using my mac laptop. Are your tutorials pic from your phone and will screens look different from phone and mac?? It’s frustrating that my screen does not have same as tutorials. I’m a visual learner. Thanks
Catalina says
You’re correct! I just updated the “Images” screenshot, hopefully you’ll be able to follow along. Sometimes Cricut updates little things and it’s hard to remember to update.
Whitnee says
Has anyone had troubles cutting material in the last few weeks? I had an update on Design Space and now it won’t cut Vinyl, Faux Leather, Card-stock with the normal settings. I kind of got Vinyl to cut but I had to change the pressure by a ton! Anyone else having these problems?
Catalina says
I didn’t have these difficulties you’re mentioning. Is it working now?
Wendi says
So I have had my cricut maker since Christmas and haven’t used it yet except to make the sample card .I had been working with cricut to upload all my cartridges to design space they finally got them all on there but now that I have time to do anything with it it seems like design space is different I can’t locate my cartridges and layout looks different .is it me or did it change ? When I watch tutorials on how to use design space mine don’t look like theirs. It is so confusing to me very frustrating
Catalina says
It changed. I have to update this article. Everything is in the same spot but in a new presentation!
Kathy H says
Question. I have an android tablet Galaxy View 2 and many functions do not work. How can I find out if there is a software version newer for android than my 3.6.1? And where do I locate it?
Catalina says
I don’t own an Android device. Please contact customer service and tell them about your issues. They may be able to help!
rhonda says
how can i paste copied text into the text field on design space
Catalina says
Select the T in Design Space. Then on the text box, right-click and select paste.
Sayu says
I haven’t been able to paste text to Design Space 🙁 is not working at all
Catalina says
Make sure you’re pasting text on the “text box.” If you do it just on the canvas it won’t work.
Gwen Braden says
I’ve been under a rock for a couple of months and just now getting into the offline version of Design Space. Only a small number of my images (not projects) are in the offline version. Some moved over and I didn’t do anything special for that to happen – that I remember. I can sign into the browser version and there they are – sign into the Desktop version and they aren’t there.
How do I get them moved over without having to upload them again?
Catalina says
If you have an internet connection you can download the images you want to use when you are offline. There’s a little button that says download. All your images should be available when you’re connected to the internet.
If you can’t see them I suggest you call customer service.
Have a great day!
Anne says
I truly don’t know where I’d be without YOU! Im older so I’m not comfortable with computers yet! I can honestly say I’m not so frightened by my Cricut Maker because of your teaching!
Thank You
Anne Lindquist
Catalina says
This makes me really happy! 🙂
Ida says
I just want to thank you deeply for all the work you put into your tutorials. I am a new owner of a Cricut Air 2 and your tutorials are helping to flatten out the learning curve for me. I still make mistakes but now I usually know why 🙂 Keep up the good work. I am following everything!
Catalina says
Happy to hear, Ida! I am coming up with more tutorials as well 🙂
Donna Nolte says
What is the deal with having to start at the beginning of the fonts list every time you want to change the font when you are experimenting with what looks best? It should start by default with whatever the current font is and then let you scroll from there. It’s so frustrating to have to start over every time. It wasn’t like that when it was web based.
Catalina says
I agree, Donna! I am sure they will correct these little things as time goes on.
Linda says
Is there a way to trace with cricut?
Catalina says
At the moment you can’t trace with Cricut.
Barb says
I would like to curve a train around a circle. I know you can arc text, is there a way to arc my train.
Catalina says
Hi Barb,
Unfortunately there’s no way to curve images in Design Space.