VCarve Pro & VCarve Desktop
VCarve Pro and VCarve Desktop Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions (30)
- 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?
- Where do I look to find the Gadgets 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?
- What are Gadgets?
- Vectric License Transfer Policy
- I Need to Email Support
- How do I use tutorials in the Trial Edition?
- How do I Uninstall Vectric Software?
- 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- How do I find and install the update when a newer version of the software is available?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 download my free Clipart?
- How do I add new material image files to the available list?
- How do I access installed Video Tutorials?
- 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
- Double Clicking loads older version
- Can Vectric software run the CarveWright machine?
- Can I open the files created in the Trial Version of the software into the full version?
- 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 is the difference between Ungroup back to original objects layer and Ungroup onto groups layer?
- What is an open or closed vector?
- What is a node and how do I use them?
- What fonts come with the program?
- What do the different line colors mean?
- What are the Special Calculation Characters?
- 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 do I display all the Alignment icons on the Drawing Tab?
- How can I work with a drawing that has both metric and imperial measurements?
- 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?
- Do I need to use layers?
- Can Vectric software run plasma/water jet machine tools?
- Can I work with an image file (bmp, tiff, jpeg etc.)?
- Can I use a Snap Grid or Guide Lines to help me work with vectors?
- Are there any shortcuts for controlling the view in the 2D Design window?
- How can I import a 3D model into Aspire/VCarve from another software program?
- Why does the edge of my 3D Component look very rough?
- What is the Zero Plane in VCarve?
- What is the difference between Grouping and Baking 3D Components?
- What are the right settings for Model Resolution?
- What 3D file formats can I import into VCarve?
- Organizing Clipart in Aspire and VCarve
- How can I open V3M files in Aspire or VCarve?
- How can I access Clipart for Aspire and VCarve V8.5 and higher?
SketchUp (16)
- Why is my imported model much too big or much too small?
- When I import my model, I get multiple copies of components.
- When I import a flat panel with a rounded edge as a vector import it does not record the rounded edge.
- What version of Aspire or VCarve should I use to open SketchUp files?
- What sort of designs should I be using SketchUp for with Aspire and VCarve?
- What should I save my Sketchup model to import Vectors to Aspire or VCarve?
- What is SketchUp?
- What does Auto Orientate do in the Vector Import dialogue for SketchUp?
- My model does not look as smooth as it did in my other 3D package.
- My 3D SketchUp model is not importing to flat panels correctly in Aspire or VCarve
- I have updated Sketchup and now cannot open my files in Aspire or VCarve
- I can see through my model when it is imported.
- How do I import SketchUp models?
- How can I import a SketchUp model that is 2 sided?
- How can I get the best results with the SketchUp Vector import?
- Can I import SketchUp models into Aspire/VCarve?
Toolpaths (37)
- How can I open a file from Cut3D (V3D), Vector Art 3D Machinist (V3M) or PhotoVCarve (PVC) in Aspire, VCarve or Cut2D?
- How can I tell how deep my V-Carving is?
- Will my CNC do v-carving work?
- Why is the machined edge of my dish model rough or have a ridge around it?
- 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 is the "Solid" option?
- 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
- In the Profile Toolpath, what is Allowance Offset used for?
- In the Pocket Toolpath, what is Pocket Allowance used for?
- 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 stop the toolpath cutting past the edge of my 3D model?
- How do I setup the start point of the toolpath?
- How do I set the Cut Depth when v-carving?
- 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 remember what Allowance Offset or Pocket Allowance will change in my toolpath?
- How can I make copies of a toolpath to cut multiple versions of the same part?
- How can I machine a project which is larger than my CNC work area?
- How can I improve the edge quality of my 3D model when machining it?
- How can I improve the cut quality when working with difficult materials and/or deep v-carvings?
- How can I get an estimate of how long the toolpath will take to actually cut?
- How can I find the correct post processor for my machine tool?
- How can I create a new custom tool?
- How can I control how many passes (depths of cut) my toolpath will take?
- How can I adjust the depth of my v-carving when it is too deep or too shallow?
- Does your software support Tool Changers?
- Can I create a tool with an undercut?
- 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?