Cut2D Pro & Cut2D Desktop
Cut2D Pro and Cut 2D Desktop Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions (24)
- What are the limitations of the "Trial Versions"?
- What are the minimum requirements for my PC to run Vectric software?
- How many computers can I install my Vectric software on?
- Do you have educational pricing for Vectric Software?
- Can I run the Trial Version in a non-English version?
- Why do I receive an error opening recent files?
- Why do I get “An unknown error occurred while accessing an unnamed file” when saving to a network location?
- Where is the Vectric Files folder?
- Where do I look to find the Tool Database on my PC?
- Where do I look to find the Post Processors folder on my PC?
- What is the latest software version available?
- What is the difference between Updates and Upgrades?
- What is the difference between the Help Contents and Reference Manual?
- Vectric License Transfer Policy
- I Need to Email Support
- How do I use tutorials in the Trial Edition?
- How do I find which version of the software I am running?
- How do I find and install the update when a newer version of the software is available?
- How do I add new material image files to the available list?
- How can I run the software in a non-English language?
- How can I compare the features of each Program?
- Dropbox and File Sharing Folders
- Can Vectric software run the CarveWright machine?
- Can I open the files created in the Trial Version of the software into the full version?
2D Design - Vectors (23)
- Can I open Corel Draw files?
- How can I change the Job / Material Size?
- Will the Vectric programs allow mathematical equations to be calculated?
- Why group vectors?
- When moving a vector using the Move Selected Objects tool, what is the difference between Absolute and Relative modes?
- What vector file formats can I import?
- What to the different line colors mean?
- What is an open or closed vector?
- What is a node and how do I use them?
- What fonts come with the program?
- What are the Node Editing Short-cut Keys?
- What are the Keyboard Short-cut Keys?
- What are some problems and solutions for importing DXF files?
- Special Characters - Draw Text
- How do you determine which side of an open vector is the right or left?
- How can I import the image if my PDF does not contain vector information?
- How can I close an open vector?
- How can I change the Start Point of a vector?
- How can I change text spacing (kerning)?
- How can I add more fonts?
- Can Vectric software run plasma/water jet machine tools?
- Can I work with an image file (bmp, tiff, jpeg etc.)?
- Are there any shortcuts for controlling the view in the 2D Design window?
Toolpaths (21)
- How can I open a file from Cut3D (V3D), Vector Art 3D Machinist (V3M) or PhotoVCarve (PVC) in Aspire, VCarve or Cut2D?
- Why is no toolpath being calculated for the vectors I have selected?
- Why does my actual cut part not look like the Preview Image?
- When to use a Start Depth?
- What is the difference between changing a tool's settings in the Tool Database and Editing a tool in the Toolpath setup?
- What do I need to reset after a tool change?
- What controls the depth where the tabs are in a toolpath?
- Saving Images with a plain background
- How do Start Depth and Cut Depth work together?
- How do I use the two Safe Z settings, Z1 and Z2?
- How do I transfer the toolpaths to the machine tool?
- How do I setup the start point of the toolpath?
- How do I machine a single line font?
- How do I ensure my bit will not hit a clamp when traveling across the machine bed?
- How can I make copies of a toolpath to cut multiple versions of the same part?
- How can I find the correct post processor for my machine tool?
- How can I control how many passes (depths of cut) my toolpath will take?
- Does your software support Tool Changers?
- Can I control the speed of the Toolpath Preview?
- Can I add different types of preview materials?
- Are there any shortcuts for controlling the view in the 3D Preview window?