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Hi Don, We have just started testing the next version of VCW, which includes the following new functionality. New VCarving functionality The Create VCarve Toolpath form is totally new and now includes powerful and flexible machining strategies that make the software even more suitable for general si...

Although the standard list of job preview materials provides a reasonable selection of woods, stones and metals to choose from, you may have a project that requires a special material type. For example, a customer may require their work to be carved into a special wood that isn’t in the default list...

Hi Paco,

The next version will include the option to Profile On the selected vector(s) (+ options for Inside & Outside) at a depth using V-Bit, Ball nose, Engraving and End Mill cutters. The Preview simulation will then show the results based on the tool geometry used to calculate the toolpath.

You shouldn't need to group vectors in order to position them in the center of the job / material. Select all the objects to be centered in the job by one of the following methods, 1. Pressing Ctrl +A to select all vectors 2. Hold Shift key + Click Left mouse to select vectors as required 3. 'Box se...

Hi Scott,

This option is not currently possible, but is a good idea and we've added it to the 'Development Wish List'.

Thanks,

Tony Mac

Hi Scott, We are planning to enhance the Profile Machining strategy to include Machine Inside / Outside and On the selected vector, and all customers will receive this update free of charge. In the short term your idea of offsetting lines inwards by the tool diameter and then profiling around the ou...

Hello Rod, VCarve Wizard will import files that contain the standard AutoCAD fonts, but not embedded True Type Fonts. We recommend that you EXPLODE the design in AutoCAD before exporting as DXF. This method of working will also be useful if you send designs to people who may not have the appropriate...

Hi Den,

Please send us the dxf file so we can check out what's causing the problem.

support@vectric.com

Tony Mac

The material size for a job can be changed at any time by selecting, Edit > Material Size The Units, Width, Height, Thickness and Z Origin can all be changed on the form. The origin for the job can be specified to be the bottom left corner or the middle of the job, and an offset distance can be ente...

When cutting hard materials or very deep carvings the tool may vibrate or chatter causing marks on the job. A tip for improving the the surface finish is to, 1. Calculate the toolpath using multiple Z Level passes 2. On the machine - Set the Z zero position for the tool slightly high (ie 0.02" or 0....

The gradient filled colour background looks very good, but sometimes makes the images difficult to use for customer quotes or marketing materials such as web site images etc. The background can be changed to a solid pale blue colour by, Opening the 3D window From the Main menu select, View > Use Sha...