Vectric Software FAQs by Students
Questions by our students with links to video answers covered in our Q&A Meetups.
- 3/7/2023 Replay: Adding a Rotary Axis, Carving Real-Life Pictures, Tool Database Adjustments, Engraving Small Areas, Kaizan Foam Inserts, Text Spacing, Holding Blanks and More!
- 3/9/2023 Replay: Converting Old Files, French Cleat Design, Importing Double-Sided Project
- 3/14/2023 Replay: Laser Engraving, Advanced Aluminum Cutting, Creative Toolpath Techniques, Photo VCarve Enhancement, Tapered French Rolling Pins, Designing Flourishes, Vectric Automation
- 3/16/2023 Replay: Creating Spiral Path Shapes in Dishes, Optimizing Vacuum Hold Down with Surface Spoil Boards, Advanced CNC Bit Recommendations, Amana Bit Feeds and Speeds Information and More!
- 3/21/2023 Replay: Model Height Adjustment, Efficient Cut Time Strategies, Creative Furniture Design, Troubleshooting Dish Clip Art, Wave Depth Customization in VCarve and More.
- 3/23/2023 Replay: Drawing with Pencil on CNC, Measuring Tool Nodes, Editing Photos into 3D, VCarve Installation on Multiple Computers, Vectric's Cabinet Gadget, Creating 3D Models and More!
- 3/28/2023 Replay: Workflow for Bow Ties, Clip Art Websites, Beveling Text, Aspire's Spoil Board Function, ChatGPT Plugin, Vector Texture vs Texture Toolpath
- 3/30/2023 Replay: Native American Flute Modeling, Deleting Original Box, Gadget Explanation, Closing Letters, Ribbon and Cross Modeling, Beveling in VCarve Desktop, Carving a Rainbow Sign
- 4/4/2023 Replay:Crown Molding, Pocket Allowance, Toolpath Colors, Restarting Carve After Power Loss, Resizing Files, Project Suggestions, Lockup Issues, Carve Adjustments, Outlining Clip Art and More!
- 4/6/2023 Replay: Distort Tool, SketchUp Version, 3D Dish Shape, Multiple Components, Ball Nose Bit, Pendant Training, Depth Loss, Baking Models, Modifying STLs, Uploading Student Projects
- 4/11/2023 Replay: Diamond Drag Engraver, Opacity in SketchUp, 3D Roughing Resolution, CNC Size, Tilt Feature, Unbaking Models, Creating Patterns, Locking Toolpaths
- 4/13/2023 Replay: 3D Project Layout, Multiple 3D Copies, Cutting Corian, Image Formats, Rotating 3D Models, Two-Sided Toolpaths, 3D Finish Profile, Round Conversion Without Lathe
- 4/18/2023 Replay: Adding Wheat, Center Finder Tool, Acrylic Cutting, Cleaning Spindle, Rope Design, Clearance Height, 120 Degree V Bit, Z1 vs Z2 in Rapid
- 4/20/2023 Replay: Website Icon, SVG to STL, 3D from Photos, Merge Toolpath, Array Copy, Cutting Board, Touch Plate, Layers, Z Center, Max Carving Depth
- 4/27/2023 Replay: Lesson Search, Box Gadgets, Bread Plate, Grid Snapping, Drilling Acrylic, Copying Tool Database, Inner Circle Component, Double-Sided Bowl, Vacuum Table, Small Text Inlays and More.
- 5/2/23 Replay: Z-Zeroing, Curved Leg Design, Inlay Formulas, Quick Grid Measurements, PC Suggestions, Toolpath Creation, Round Over Techniques, Drag Knife Setup, and More!
- 5/4/23 Replay: Cutting HDPE, Crafting Corbels, Antique Restoration, Rotary Project Edits, SketchUp Dados, and Photo-Wood Printing Techniques!
- 5/9/23 Replay: Infinity Box Creation, Meat Tenderizer Toolpaths, Custom 3D Modeling & More!
- 5/11/2023 Replay: Chamfer Toolpath, Changing Start Depth, Birdhouse Design, SketchUp Faces, Pilot Holes with V Bit, Upcut End Mill Usage, Identifying Worn Bits, Saving Diamond Pattern as Template
- 5/16/2023 Replay: Bowl with Feet, Removing 3D Model Outline, Parametric Designs, 3D Printing Software, Creating Sloped Edges, Recalculating Toolpaths, Blending Circles, Acrylic Cutting Tips