Vectric Software FAQs by Students
Questions by our students with links to video answers covered in our Q&A Meetups.
- What precisely is fit tolerance on the curve fit tool?
- Do you have something for Advanced 3D for VCarve Pro?
- 5/25/2023 Replay: Custom Vector Profiles, Adding Tools, Pocket Cutting, Wacom Tablets, Corel Draw for CNC
- 11/2/2023 Replay: Troubleshooting Bowl Carving, Model Selection Demystified, Preview Image Perfection, Toolpath Copy Hacks, and Cribbage Board Wizardry!
- 7/6/2023 Replay: Tracing, Double Sided Sign, 3D Design, Lithophanes, Pasta Board, Cutting Board, USB Extender, Horse Model, Photo VCarve Tips
- 8/24/2023 Replay: Exploring Curves, Rotary Jobs, Laser Tools, Topographic Maps, and More!
- 8/15/2023 Replay: Vectric Tips - Window Views, Bit Selection, Overcutting, Quick Engrave, Toolpath Optimization, SVG Resizing, 3D Model Text, Egg Tray Carving, Tool Angles, and Muscle Chuck Impact
- 6/13/2023 Replay: 3D Slicing, Static Electricity, Textured Backgrounds, Deep Bowls, Model Visibility, Clipping, Texture Addition, Toolpath Issues
- 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
- 6/27/2023 Replay: Design & Toolpath Tips - Thin Carvings, Scalloped Edges, Line Lengths, Block Faces, STL Import, Toolpath Selection
- 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!
- 04/11/2023 Replay: Diamond Drag Engraver, Opacity in SketchUp, 3D Roughing Resolution, CNC Size, Tilt Feature, Unbaking Models, Creating Patterns, Locking Toolpaths
- 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.
- 3/16/2023 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!
- 2/28/2023 Replay: Round Over on Dowel, Molding Toolpath Issues, Creating Cylinders on 4th Axis, Dual Tool Cutting, Importing Photos, Inlay Lessons, Resizing Designs, Thread Milling
- 9/12/2023 Replay: STL Edits, Scaling, SVG Replacements, CorelDRAW Imports, Texture Creation, G-Code Tips, Rotary Angles, Phone Lockbox, and Vector Closures!
- 9/19/2023 Replay: Flaring Roofs, Clipart Conversion, Cribbage Boards, and More!
- 11/9/2023 Replay: Tackling Vectric File Placement, Cam Master Post Processor, Dual Zero Plane Mastery, Pawprint Carving Challenges, Arc Distance Measurement, and Zero Plane Height in 3D Models!
- 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.
- Can you go over the unwrapping selected object tool when I'm looking at made rotary objects, but keeping some sections of the piece still square?