I am no expert in crafting..... but it has begun to be my new hobby! With a little bit of time spent researching in what to cut with the scan cutter (YouTube works ) the booklet that comes with helps alot THANKS BROTHER just 7 steps to set up and you are ready to cut .their is so much you can do w this BROTHER machine. The software is a learning process but if this is what you want to learn it be okay .take your time in learning how to do each and every fun step you'll enjoy experiencing.