VCarve Pro 4.6 Released

[Tony Mac]

We are very pleased to announce that VCarve Pro 4.6 has been released.

After releasing VCarve Pro 4.5 in November, a couple of usability issues surfaced that were primarily related to how the new 2D / 3D toolpath visibility behaved when opening saved files. This behaviour was annoying so we decided to fix it and version 4.6 now remembers the visibility state when opening files. While updating this behaviour we decided to take the opportunity to develop additional Profile and Pocket machining functionality that makes the software even more powerful and flexible.

Note - This information has been emailed to all customers who are licensed to run version VCarve Pro 4.0 / 4.5.

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Version 4.6 is a Free Upgrade for customers running VCarve Pro version 4.0 / 4.5 and the new software can be downloaded from the following link,

Link no longer working, please contact support.

Run the update and it will search your hard drive for an original 4.5 (or 4.0) installation and make the changes needed for version 4.6.

Note: Version 4.6 does not require a new license code

Important – When running version 4.6 for the first time please check the correct postprocessor for your machine selected before saving toolpaths.

This update will retain your Tool Database and any special postprocessors you may have installed.


If you need help updating to version 4.6 or have any questions please email – support@vectric.com

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The What’s New in version 4.6 + 4.5 PDF can be downloaded from the link below.

Link no longer working, please contact support.

The Vectric web site is being updated to include the new features and functionality in version 4.6

Have fun and enjoy using the new software!


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Summary of What's New in 4.6

Pocket Machining Enhancements
• Stepovers greater than 50% can be specified
• Tails are automatically added to toolpaths to ensure all material is removed
• Results in significantly reduced machining times

Profile Machining Enhancements
• Machine Open vectors to the On, Left or Right side
• Add Tabs when profiling open vectors
• Add Ramps to profile toolpaths
• Control cutting direction when machining open vectors

Send Toolpaths Directly to Mach3
• Select the Direct Output option and saved toolpaths automatically open in Mach3
• Requires Mach3 version 2.61 or newer

Offset Open Vectors
• Offset open shapes to the Left or Right

Miscellaneous
• Toolpath Visibility is retained when opening files - previously always displayed 2D previews
• Multi-page PDF files automatically create new layers for each page in the document
• 2D DXF files include the correct units

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The Vectric Team wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year!


The Vectric Team

[Thkoutsidthebox]

Wow! You guys have been busy. It feels like the 4.5 update hasn't even settled yet and here's another one! lol Merry Christmas.

[marting]

Hi Tony,
Very well done, thanks. I have a problem though and I'm not quite sure if it's from my side or yours. The pointer to the "What's new in version 4.5 + 4.6 PDF is giving me an error saying "There was an error opening this file. This file cannot be found". Is anyone having the same problem? Please advise.
Thanks

[Mark]

Hello,
The shortcut should point to one of the following locations, depending
on what version you upgraded from.
Could you check to see if the file exists.

C:\Program Files\VCarve Pro 4.6\Help\WhatsNew\WhatsNew.htm
C:\Program Files\VCarve Pro 4.5\Help\WhatsNew\WhatsNew.htm
C:\Program Files\VCarve Pro 4.0\Help\WhatsNew\WhatsNew.htm

There is a copy of the file attached that you can copy over, just unzip the file and copy it to the correct location.

Mark.

[Tony Mac]

Hi Martin,

Another option is to,

Place the cursor over the link > Click Right mouse > Save Target As

Save the file onto your PC and run it from there.

I hope this helps,

Tony

[rcjarvis]

I was about to communicate that 2D behaviour !!! It's comforting to see how you guys are taking care of us. If I can propose, The only feature I would rave about right now is a wood grain simulation !!! But the software is really intuitive and well maintained as you show-up with an update barely a month after 4.5. It was thoughtful of you guys to adress this issue. My dell XPS m1730 could open these files in a flash but my older latitude c 840 ( connected to my cnc table) could take minutes just reopening a file that had many toolpaths in 2D mode ! Love My V-Carve !!!
Happy holidays
Dan

[Uncle Hai]

Hi Tony,
Happy new Year.
Would you send me a full version VCarvePRO and Cut3D with activation codes via e-mail for my new computer please.
Thanks,

Uncle Hai
PS.
There is something wrong with my hai@signs-cad.com e-mail, so I have to use haivacam@gmail.com address at this time.

[Mark]

Hello Uncle Hai,

You have mail.

Cheers,

Mark.

[Turtle49]

Is 4.602 the latest release of VCarve pro?

Tim

[Mark]

Hello Tim,

Yes, 4.602 is the current release version.

Cheers,
Mark.

[juan]

@Mark,

Can I use the download that`s in the first post from Tony?

I`ve the 4.601 version.

Juan

[Mark]

Hello Juan,

Yes, you can use the upgrade file to upgrade 4.601 to 4.602.

I hope that this helps,

Cheers, Mark.