MTC or Make-the-Cut is a wonderful program that is used with the Cricut machines among others.
MTC has an awesome level of support that can be reached through their forum here. http://www.make-the-cut.com/ Just register and then join in.
Just a few of the things offered by MTC are following.......
Imagine It. Create It. Cut It. It's That Simple. Make The Cut! allows you to easily cut virtually any shape you can imagine (including TrueType Fonts) using your personal cutting machine without needing to purchase extra cartridges. With its easy-to-learn interface, the possibilities are endless!
Works with Gazelle™, Craft ROBO™ and Silhouette™
Works with all Cricut™ machines (even the Cake Machine!)
Works with Roland™ Cutters, Wishblade™ and more!
Full Printer Support (Print, Print Preview, HPGL/Wireframe Printing)
WYSIWYG Interface Preview/Import Any SVG, TTF, PDF or SCUT File Export shapes in PDF, SVG, EPS, AI and PNG formats
Integrated SVG Gallery with over 2000 files and growing!
Work on Multiple Projects at a Time
Choose From 3 Standard Mat Sizes
Use Any Installed Font or Import TTF Files
Convert Raster (PNG, GIF, JPG, etc.) Images
Easily Create Lattices
Break/Split/Layer Shapes and Edit Them
Weld/Join Shapes Together
Place text and/or objects on Bezier paths
Create custom background shadows from any shape
Cut, Copy and Paste Shapes with Inkscape and Illustrator!
And Much, Much More!
