Online Worldwide User Group Meeting 2021

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We're back 🙌

Following on from Beki’s introduction to modelling presentation, she will be exploring further into the modelling tools to create complex compositions, where she will demonstrate how we can break down elements in a design into manageable chunks to create the overall 3D layout.

Tune in live to this session here: https://ugm.vectric.com/live
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Next up - The one, The ONLY - Mark Lindsay.

In this session Mark Lindsay will be walking through the process of creating a two sided shop clock for his new shop! He’ll also share with you how to locate your dowels so that the material aligns perfectly when you flip the part over.

Watch now: https://ugm.vectric.com/live
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Watch this session at a time to suit you here: https://ugm.vectric.com/session/two-sided-shop-clock

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RESCHEDULED TOMORROW AT 5PM BST

Last session of day two and it's a good one!!

Sami, Cory and Brian of the Avid CNC Team join us again for this year’s online user group meeting! The dream team are going to share with you a project that makes use of various materials to create a dust boot for your CNC! Not only will they walk through the design but they’ll be talking through the technicalities of machining different materials, how to optimize chip evacuation and collection!

Watch LIVE here: https://ugm.vectric.com/live
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If you're unable to join us live, you can watch this session at a time to suit you here: https://ugm.vectric.com/session/dust-in-the-wind

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Welcome to Day 3 of our 2021 User Group Meeting

First up today support engineer Nav will be showing you that Rotary Machining isn’t as hard as it seems!
He’ll introduce the session talking about the basics of rotary machining and walk you through the steps to create the vector design for the two faced tiki totem. Nav will show you how to round your stock, and toolpath the design.

To watch this session live with us now and join the conversation watch here: https://ugm.vectric.com/live
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Next up Todd is returning with his 3D machining session.

Design and Make is a great resource for 3D content for your projects and in this presentation, Todd will take you through the process he used to create the last call bell project. He will start out by creating a layout using only 3D content from Design and Make to help illustrate his project idea. Then he will take it apart and not only optimize his tooling to save time but also turn it into a fun "working" bell.

Watch this session live here: https://ugm.vectric.com/live
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Next up we're welcoming the first guest speaker of the day - Andy Johnson.

In this session Andy Johnson of Two Acre Woodworks will be letting you in on all there is to know to create VCarved Inlays. He’ll show us examples of his work and walk you through the process of creating the vectors and toolpaths in the software, as well as handy top tips when it comes to the physicality’s of creating and finishing inlays!

Watch live from 4pm BST here: https://ugm.vectric.com/live
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If you can't watch live, you can catch up at a time to suit you here: https://ugm.vectric.com/session/wood-inlays

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Dustboot V2

After the technical difficulties we experienced yesterday - we're bringing back Avid CNC for their Dustboot presentation.

Sami, Cory and Brian of the Avid CNC Team join us again for this year’s online user group meeting! The dream team are going to share with you a project that makes use of various materials to create a dust boot for your CNC! Not only will they walk through the design but they’ll be talking through the technicalities of machining different materials, how to optimize chip evacuation and collection!

Watch LIVE here: https://ugm.vectric.com/live
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If you're unable to join us live, you can watch this session at a time to suit you here: https://ugm.vectric.com/session/dust-in-the-wind

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Sami and Cory are back for their second session of the day...

In this session Sami and Cory will be taking you on an adventure and creating topographical maps. They’ll show you different paths to the top of Mt. Vectric by demonstrating topo machining strategies in all software products, from looking at 2D design, model import, sculpting and more!

Tune in LIVE here: https://ugm.vectric.com/live
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The penultimate session is here....

In this session Mike and Adam from the development team will give some tips and tricks about how to work more efficiently within the software, and how to get the software to produce parts more efficiently This will range from simple ideas, such as how to work more effectively with the drawing tools, to more advanced items, such as using templates and scripts to automate error-prone work.

Watch LIVE here: https://ugm.vectric.com/live
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Re: Online Worldwide User Group Meeting 2021

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And here we are...the last session of the 2021 UGM!

In this session I will be stepping into some big shoes taking a topic traditionally presented by the one and only Michael Tyler who unfortunately couldn't join us for this years event. I'll will be showing how you can take advantage of your CNC and the tools in your workshop to turn trash in to treasure by breathing new life into old furniture as well as giving you some inspiration on an inexpensive way to create an authentic concrete effect ready for your Halloween projects.

Watch LIVE here: https://ugm.vectric.com/live
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Watch later at a time to suit you here: https://ugm.vectric.com/session/finishi ... and-tricks

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If it isn't classified how many participated in this event.

I know it is a lot of work, but hope you have one next year or have a virtual option at San Diego for those of us who can attend in person.

Great job.
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Re: Online Worldwide User Group Meeting 2021

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To echo everyone else.

Really Great Job!
Thanks,
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Re: Online Worldwide User Group Meeting 2021

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A big thanks to Vectric and the Speakers for the 2021 UGM. Nicely done.

thanks again....

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Re: Online Worldwide User Group Meeting 2021

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Thanks once again to all Vectric Staff and the Guest Speakers for putting this together!!
Wonderfully done And informative on so many subjects!
(still have 3 sessions tabbed up to watch that I missed:)

Also a Big thanks for leaving the Show and Tell and Chat still Open! :)

Many thanks,
scott
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Re: Online Worldwide User Group Meeting 2021

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Hi, I paid for the 2021 UGM Online User Group Bundle and can't figure out how to get the downloads. could someone let me know how to get the files? Thanks Tim

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