Instructions for sending patterns created in CanvasWorkspace to the cutting machine for cutting or drawing.
There are 2 CanvasWorkspace applications that allow you to create and edit cutting or drawing pattern data on a Brother cutting machine.
For CanvasWorkspace, go to CanvasWorkspace .
You can download the CanvasWorkspace from the Downloads section. Click here to visit the download page.
![img01 img01](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934792/faqh931_fig0401.gif)
For CanvasWorkspace (Web), go to CanvasWorkspace(Web). <https://canvasworkspace.brother.com>
If you use Tablet, go to CanvasWorkspace (Web) . <https://canvasworkspace.brother.com>
![image image](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1935614/faqh931_fig000001.gif)
A pattern can be sent to a cutting machine using the following three methods.
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Internet connection required when sending the data via a wireless network connection.
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The USB flash drive and USB cable are sold separately.
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Enclosed accessories differ depending on model.
A pattern created in CanvasWorkspace can be sent via a wireless network connection to a cutting machine, where it can be cut out.
Before using this method, the following setup operations must be performed.
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Open CanvasWorkspace on your computer, and then log in.
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Create the pattern to be cut out (or drawn).
![img03 img03](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1935190/faqh931_fig0403.gif)
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Select [Export / Transfer FCM File] from the [File] menu.
![image image](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/2387218/faqh931_fig00001.gif)
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Select the file [Transfer FCM File via the internet] .
![image image](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/2387214/faqh931_fig00002.gif)
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Click [OK] .
![img05 img05](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1935195/faqh931_fig0405.gif)
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Touch [Retrieve Data] in the screen that appears in the LCD display screen of the cutting machine.
![img07 img07](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934807/faqh931_fig0408.gif)
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Touch
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![img09 img09](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934809/faqh931_fig0410.gif)
>> The pattern transferred from CanvasWorkspace is displayed.
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Check the pattern, and then touch [OK] .
![img10 img10](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934810/faqh931_fig0411.gif)
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Attach the material to the mat, and then insert the mat into the cutting machine.
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Insert the holder into the carriage.
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Touch [Please select] from the LCD display screen of the cutting machine.
![img11 img11](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934811/faqh931_fig0413.gif)
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Select the operation, and then press [Start] .
![img12 img12](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934812/faqh931_fig0414.gif)
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Plug the USB flash drive into the computer.
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Open CanvasWorkspace on your computer, and then log in.
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Create the pattern to be cut out (or drawn).
![img13 img13](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1935199/faqh931_fig0403.gif)
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Select [Export / Transfer FCM File] from the [File] menu.
![image image](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/2387219/faqh931_fig00001.gif)
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Select the file [Export FCM File] .
![image image](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/2387220/faqh931_fig00003.gif)
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Open the Computer (My Computer) folder on the computer, and then select Removable Disk . Save the pattern data to Removable Disk .
>> The pattern data is converted to cutting data and saved as an FCM file.
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Unplug the USB flash drive from the computer, then plug it into the cutting machine.
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Touch [Retrieve Data] in the screen that appears in the LCD display screen of the cutting machine.
![img15 img15](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934815/faqh931_fig0418.gif)
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Touch
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![img17 img17](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934817/faqh931_fig0420.gif)
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Select the pattern to be cut out (or drawn).
![img18 img18](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934818/faqh931_fig0421.gif)
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Check the pattern, and then touch [OK] .
![img19 img19](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934819/faqh931_fig0422.gif)
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Attach the material to the mat, and then insert the mat into the cutting machine.
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Insert the holder into the carriage.
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Touch [Please select] from the LCD display screen of the cutting machine.
![img20 img20](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934820/faqh931_fig0424.gif)
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Select the operation, and then press [Start] .
![img21 img21](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934822/faqh931_fig0425.gif)
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Make sure that the home screen is displayed on the LCD display screen.
![img22 img22](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1935202/faqh931_fig0425_1.gif)
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Connect the computer and cutting machine with a USB cable.
![img23 img23](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934968/faqh931_fig0426.gif) |
(1) USB port for computer
(2) USB cable connector |
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Open CanvasWorkspace on your computer, and then log in.
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Create the pattern to be cut out (or drawn).
![img24 img24](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1935203/faqh931_fig0403.gif)
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Select [Export / Transfer FCM File] from the [File] menu.
![image image](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/2387221/faqh931_fig00001.gif)
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Select the file [Transfer FCM File to ScanNCut DX via USB Cable] .
![image image](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/2387222/faqh931_fig00004.gif)
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Click [OK] .
![image image](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/2387250/faqh931_fig00005.gif)
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Touch [Retrieve Data] in the screen that appears in the LCD display screen of the cutting machine.
![img26 img26](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934825/faqh931_fig0418.gif)
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Touch
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![img28 img28](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934827/faqh931_fig0432.gif)
>> The pattern transferred from CanvasWorkspace is displayed.
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Check the pattern to be cut out (or drawn), and then touch [OK] .
![img29 img29](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1935205/faqh931_fig0422.gif)
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Attach the material to the mat, and then insert the mat into the cutting machine.
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Insert the holder into the carriage.
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Touch [Please select] from the LCD display screen of the cutting machine.
![img30 img30](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934829/faqh931_fig0435.gif)
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Select the operation, and then press [Start] .
![img31 img31](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934831/faqh931_fig0436.gif)
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A pattern can be sent to a cutting machine using the following two methods.
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Internet connection required when sending the data via a wireless network connection
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The USB flash drive is sold separately.
Enclosed accessories differ depending on model.
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Use the CanvasWorkspace when sending the created pattern to the cutting machine using a USB cable. Refer to CanvasWorkspace .
A pattern created in CanvasWorkspace (Web) can be sent via a wireless network connection to a cutting machine, where it can be cut out.
Before using this method, the following setup operations must be performed.
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Open CanvasWorkspace (Web) <https://canvasworkspace.brother.com> , and then log in.
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Create the pattern to be cut out (or drawn), and then click [Download] .
![img32 img32](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934836/faqh931_fig0438.gif)
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Click [Transfer] .
![img33 img33](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934867/faqh931_fig0440_2.gif) |
![img34 img34](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934868/faqh931_fig0440_3.gif) |
![img35 img35](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934869/faqh931_fig0440_4.gif) |
>> The following screen appears. |
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Touch [Retrieve Data] in the screen that appears in the LCD display panel of the cutting machine.
![img37 img37](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934841/faqh931_fig0443.gif)
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Touch
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![img39 img39](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934843/faqh931_fig0445.gif)
>> The pattern transferred from CanvasWorkspace is displayed.
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Check the pattern, and then touch [OK] .
![img40 img40](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934844/faqh931_fig0446.gif)
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Attach the material to the mat, and then insert the mat into the cutting machine.
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Insert the holder into the carriage.
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Touch [Please select] from the LCD display panel of the cutting machine.
![img41 img41](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934847/faqh931_fig0448.gif)
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Select the operation, and then press [Start] .
![img42 img42](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934848/faqh931_fig0449.gif)
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Plug the USB flash drive into the computer.
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Open CanvasWorkspace (Web) <https://canvasworkspace.brother.com/> , and then log in.
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Create the pattern to be cut out (or drawn), and then click [Download] .
![img43 img43](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934850/faqh931_fig0451.gif)
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Select [Download to PC] .
![img44 img44](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934870/faqh931_fig0453.gif)
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Open the Computer (My Computer) folder on the computer, and then select Removable Disk . Save the pattern data to Removable Disk.
>> The pattern data is converted to cutting data and saved as an FCM file.
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Unplug the USB flash drive from the computer, then plug it into the cutting machine.
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Touch [Retrieve Data] in the screen that appears in the LCD display panel of the cutting machine.
![img45 img45](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934854/faqh931_fig0455.gif)
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Touch
.
![img47 img47](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934856/faqh931_fig0457.gif)
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Select the pattern to be cut out (or drawn).
![img48 img48](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934857/faqh931_fig0458.gif)
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Check the pattern, and then touch [OK] .
![img49 img49](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934858/faqh931_fig0459.gif)
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Attach the material to the mat, and then insert the mat into the cutting machine.
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Insert the holder into the carriage.
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Touch [Please select] from the LCD display panel of the cutting machine.
![img50 img50](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934860/faqh931_fig0461.gif)
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Select the operation, and then press [Start] .
![img51 img51](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00100931_004/eu_ot/en/1934861/faqh931_fig0462.gif)
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