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Video Tutorials & Documents

The videos and documentation on this page have been developed to provide a good overview of VCarve Pro and how to use the software.

VCarve Pro Tutorials

Tutorials

As well as the resources available from this page, please also view the 'FAQ' and 'How To' pages for more support information.

 

Remember - The toolpaths for many of the tutorial files listed below can be saved and run on your own CNC machine.

The following video tutorials and pdf manuals explain how to use VCarve Pro and introduce the key features in the software.

Click on the links below to download and view the associated files.

Getting Started with VCarve Pro
This tutorial introduces VCarve Pro and explains how to quickly Import and VCarve a Pub Sign that has been designed in Corel Draw.

Tutorial Video + Audio (7.5 Mb)
Getting Started Bulls Head.PDF (1 Mb)

Flat Bottom VCarving
This tutorial shows how VCarve Pro is used to design and Flat Bottom VCarve a Shop Sign using an imported vector clip art file. The sign includes Drilled fixing holes and the use of Tabs / Bridges to hold the material in place.

Tutorial Video (9 Mb)
Getting Started Open Sign.PDF (1 Mb)

Tracing Images
This tutorial explains how to Trace / Vectorize Raster Images to design signs and create toolpath files.

Tutorial Video (9 Mb)
Tracing Images.PDF (2 Mb)

Engraving Tutorials

These tutorials explain how to Design and Engrave plates using the Text, Quick Engrave and automatic Text Merge Plate Production tools.

Quick Engraving.PDF (2 Mb)
Plate Production.PDF (2 Mb)

Carving Cabinet Door Panels
This tutorial shows how to VCarve a kitchen cabinet door that has been drawn in AutoCAD, add a decorative border using an Ogee form cutter and use Tabs / Bridges to hold the panel in place.

Tutorial Video + Audio (9.1 Mb)
Getting Started Cabinet Door.PDF (1.5 Mb)

Carved Textures
This tutorial shows how to quickly and easily Carve 3D Textures onto a Signs and Wooden panels using Ball nose cutters. The video shows how to create random and regular textures.

Tutorial Video (9 Mb)
Working with PhotoVCarve Files

This tutorial shows how to import multiple PhotoVCarve designs to carve permanent picture frames that include VCarve text and decorative border patterns.

Tutorial Video (9 Mb)
Importing PhotoVCarve designs.PDF (1.5 Mb)
Working with 3D files

This tutorial shows how 3D Clip art designs from Cut3D and the Vector Art 3D collection can be imported and positioned on a Cabinet Door panel.

Tutorial Video (9 Mb)
Importing 3D Clip art designs.PDF (1 Mb)
This tutorial shows how to route Beveled Edges around lettering to create high quality results, then profile cut out the shape using Tabs to hold the job in place.

Tutorial Video (9 Mb)
This intermediate level tutorial explains how keyboard shortcuts help make designing signs from commercially available vector clip art pieces very quick and easy to do.

Working with Clipart.PDF (2.5 Mb - version 2 file)

Remember - The toolpaths for all of the tutorial files can be saved and run on your own CNC machine.

If your browser doesn't offer you the option to save the file when you left click on it, right click on the link and select 'Save Target As'.

If you have any questions about the Training materials or need assistance, please e-mail the Vectric Support Team.

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