Vectric Software FAQs by Students
Questions by our students with links to video answers covered in our Q&A Meetups.
- 2/15/2024 Replay: Shortcut Commands, Puck Holder Design, Heart Inlay Precision, Speeding up Rotation in Aspire
- 2/1/2024 Replay: File Types in Vectric Desktop, Refining 3D Models, CNC Dovetailing, Image Blending in Frames
- 2/6/2024 Replay: VCarve File Layer Issue, Image to File Conversion, Spoil Board Upgrade, Dividing Boards, Measurement Units in VCarve
- 2/8/2024 Replay: Angular A Axis Issue, Duplicating Models in VCarve, Vertical Table Design, Shoe Horn Tapering, Dish Lip Alignment, First Time Laser Job Guide
- 2/13/2024 Replay: Text Underline, Plunge Rate for Cane Carving, Removing SVG Areas, Squaring Spindle Ends, Rotary Project Material Input, Corner Detection, Molding Path on 3D Curve
- 1/30/2024 Replay: Placing Clip Art on Rotary Projects, Adding Shell Extension, Creating Segmented Bowl Fixture, Golf Ball Texture, Reverse Engineering, Saving as VClip.
- 1/25/2024 Replay: Handling Metric Carves with Imperial Bits, Creating a Beauty Bomb Canister Holder, Z-Zero Positioning, Tapering Spearheads, Importing SketchUp Cabinets, XY Start Position.
- 1/23/2024 Replay: Optimizing Z Feedrate with Ramping in CNC, Managing Merged Toolpaths, Importing and Creating STL Files, Vectors Not Recognized, and Model vs. Machined Output
- 1/18/2024 Replay: Tool Database Functionality, Best Practices for Specific Bits, Resizing Outer Dimensions, 3D Model Leveling, Double-Sided Project Challenges, Ball Nose Bit Recommendations
- 1/16/2024 Replay: Amana Bit Database Entry, Creating a Depressed Circle, Bowl Thickness Management, Restarting Rotary Toolpath, Carving Issues, and Efficient Common Line Cutting: Q&A Insights
- 1/11/2024 Replay: Chair Modeling, Molding Toolpath, Chip Load Challenges, Pausing Carves, Mach4 Code Organization, Spindle Turning in VCarve Pro, and Image to File Conversion: Q&A Highlights
- 1/9/2024 Replay: Open Book Carving, Removing Guidelines, Rotary Project Size Confusion, Combining Laser Cut Files, Copying Hold Down Clamps, and Down-Cutting V-Bits Inquiry.
- 1/4/2024 Replay: Axe Bat Design, Logo Placement on Flag, Chinese Checkerboard, Grouping Layers, Merging 3D Designs, Medieval Axe, Two-Sided Projects, and Inlay Toolpaths Explained.
- 1/2/2024 Replay: Dome-Shaped Ornaments, Photo VCarve, Library Access, Clipart Stacking, Unwrap, Lightburn Course, Bowl and Tray Bit Setup, Thickness Addition, and Troubleshooting Cuts.
- 12/27/2023 Replay: Stacked text methods, creating dotted texture, deleting fonts, casting website to TV, turning 2D to 3D, realistic award ribbon, photo to design with diamond drag bit.
- 12/26/2023 Replay: Adding VCarve files, shape selection, lathe headstock, machine model entry, removing clipart, quick STL viewer, drawing issue, toolpath optimization, merge toolpath reference.
- 12/21/2023 Replay: IDC connector switch, G43 command in gcode, rest machining vs clearance tool, resizing a rectangle, optimal ball nose speed, two-sided project cutting, resizing percentage.
- 12/17/2023 Replay: Marquee letters, 3D finish passes, workholding, sweep profiles, STL import errors, spoil board ramping, asymmetrical shapes, VCarve challenges, cone setting, rotating X toolpaths.
- 12/14/2023 Replay: Tapered ball nose sizes, cribbage board creation, 3D owl project, project file download, toolpath display, SVGs for signs, partial rotary cut, tabs, edge path for maps, tray pocket.
- 11/30/2023 Replay: Wonder Woman Shield Modeling, Maloof Style Table, SVG Export for XTool Laser, Material Settings in Tool Database, Lithophane Material, and Bowl Bit Clearing Tool