Cricut craft room

Oct '11 Deedee49

Hi...I just downloaded the Cricut Craft room...It let me download it..so I figured I must have gotten an invitation along the way that I just didn't see...(I know that at one time it wouldn't let me get that far). Anyway...here's the question...is there some sort of wire that I am supposed to have to connect it to my computer? I don't remember my cricut coming with one...I guess I'll have to look. Anyone use this feature for Cricut?
Oct '11 ChansGram

RE: Deedee49: Hi...I just downloaded the Cricut Craft room...It let me download it..so I figured I must have gotten an invitation along the way that I just didn't see...(I know that at one time it wouldn't let me get that far). Anyway...here's the question...is there some sort of wire that I am supposed to have to connect it to my computer? I don't remember my cricut coming with one...I guess I'll have to loo...

Yes, your Cricut would of came with one- it is how you update your machine ( connect to comp using this cable). It is the same cable you would use to cut with Craftroom. I have played with the program a few times- what I like is that all the designs for the carts are right there on the screen, makes it so handy to look through your options, on the other hand, I didn't care for the fact that I had to insert each and every cart used within the design. I have a Gypsy, so I guess I am spoiled in the fact that I don't have to bother with the carts. If they ever make it to where I can link my carts, or somehow keep track, then I would be more apt to use it, until then, I will stick with my G.
Oct '11 Deedee49

RE: ChansGram: Yes, your Cricut would of came with one- it is how you update your machine ( connect to comp using this cable). It is the same cable you would use to cut with Craftroom. I have played with the program a few times- what I like is that all the designs for the carts are right there on the screen, makes it so handy to look through your options, on the other hand, I didn't care for the fact that I had ...

thanks...I gotta find that box...it must be in my craftroom somewhere..ha ha. I don't have a gypsy yet...so...I was hoping craft room would help me. I really just want to weld letters. Thanks for your help
Oct '11 Sweet1

RE: Deedee49: thanks...I gotta find that box...it must be in my craftroom somewhere..ha ha. I don't have a gypsy yet...so...I was hoping craft room would help me. I really just want to weld letters. Thanks for your help

The cord needed is an A/B USB cable. You can find it at any computer, electronic store. I didn't get mine with my Cricut Expression, had to buy it separately.
Oct '11 Sneezy1956

RE: Sweet1: The cord needed is an A/B USB cable. You can find it at any computer, electronic store. I didn't get mine with my Cricut Expression, had to buy it separately.

I don't care for the craft room either I like my gypsy much better. I will play in the craft room and then do what I want on my gypsy much easier.
Oct '11 Aquabunny

RE: Sneezy1956: I don't care for the craft room either I like my gypsy much better. I will play in the craft room and then do what I want on my gypsy much easier.

In my case, that cord did NOT come with my Cricut - I did not have that cord (not a Cricut-branded one, anyway) until I bought Design Studio. But sweet1 is right, any normal USB cable will do the job.
Oct '11 ChansGram

RE: Aquabunny: In my case, that cord did NOT come with my Cricut - I did not have that cord (not a Cricut-branded one, anyway) until I bought Design Studio. But sweet1 is right, any normal USB cable will do the job.

Oh, maybe that's how I got my cord then ( Design Studio) but my E2 came with a cord for sure!

But, now I am confused- because isn't that the same cord used to update your machine?
How do they (PC) expect you to do this if no cord is included?