Compare Our Software Packages
Cut2D Desktop gives you the power to produce complex 2D patterns with profile, pocket, drill and inlay toolpaths. The Desktop edition is designed for small CNC machines, aimed at hobby or non-production environments.
Key Features
- Ability to import 2D vector files and bitmap images
- Complete set of 2D Design and Layout Tools
- Single Sided & Double Sided Job Types
- 2D Toolpaths: Profiling, Pocketing, Drilling, Inlays, Quick Engraving and Thread Milling Toolpath
- Optimized Clearance Tools in Pocketing
- Ability to simulate the toolpaths
- Maximum job size 24” x 24”
- Tool Database
Cut2D Pro gives you all the functionality of Cut2D Desktop plus unlimited job and toolpath size, true shape nesting & job set-up sheets, ideally suited to a production environment.
Key Features
- Ability to import 2D vector files and bitmap images
- Complete set of 2D Design and Layout Tools
- Single Sided & Double Sided Job Types
- 2D Toolpaths: Profiling, Pocketing, Drilling, Inlays, Quick Engraving and Thread Milling Toolpath
- Optimized Clearance Tools in Pocketing
- Support for add-on gadgets
- Ability to Merge Toolpaths
- Toolpath Templates & Job Sheets
- Ability to simulate the toolpaths
- Unlimited job and toolpath size
- Tool Database
VCarve Desktop gives you all the functionality of Cut2D Desktop plus the ability to create designs with VCarving, textures as well as the ability to import and machine unlimited Vectric 3D models or one single 3rd party model. VCarve Desktop edition is designed for small CNC machines and is aimed at hobby or non-production environments.
Key Features
- Ability to import 2D vector files and bitmap images
- Complete set of 2D Design and Layout Tools
- Import single 3D model files (STL, OBJ, 3DM, SKP etc.)
- Import multiple Vectric 3D clipart files
- Single Sided, Double Sided & Wrapped Rotary Job Types
- 2D Toolpaths: Profiling, Optimized Pocketing, Drilling, Inlays and Quick Engraving
- Thread Milling Toolpath
- 2.5D Toolpaths: V-Carving, Prism Carving, Mouldings, Textures, Fluting and Chamfer Toolpath
- Optimized clearance tools in VCarving
- Photo VCarving toolpath strategy
- 3D Machining
- Ability to simulate the toolpaths
- + FREE 2D + 3D Clipart worth $2000
- Maximum job size 24” x 24”
- Tool Database
VCarve Pro gives you all the functionality of Cut2D Pro plus the ability to create designs with VCarving, textures as well as the ability to import and machine unlimited Vectric 3D models or one single 3rd party model. VCarve Pro edition gives you unlimited job and toolpath size, true shape nesting & job set-up sheets, ideally suited to a production environment.
Key Features
- Ability to import 2D vector files and bitmap images
- Complete set of 2D Design and Layout Tools
- Import single 3D model files (STL, OBJ, 3DM, SKP etc.)
- Import multiple Vectric 3D clipart files
- Single Sided, Double Sided & Wrapped Rotary Job Types
- 2D Toolpaths: Profiling, Optimized Pocketing, Drilling, Inlays and Quick Engraving
- Thread Milling Toolpath
- 2.5D Toolpaths: V-Carving, Prism Carving, Mouldings, Textures, Fluting and Chamfer Toolpath
- Optimized clearance tools in VCarving
- Photo VCarving toolpath strategy
- 3D Machining
- Support for add-on gadgets
- Ability to Merge Toolpaths
- Toolpath Templates & Job Sheets
- Ability to simulate the toolpaths
- + FREE 2D + 3D Clipart worth $2000
- Unlimited job and toolpath size
- Tool Database
Aspire gives you all of the functionality of VCarve Pro but adds 3D design tools to enable you to create your own 3D reliefs. Aspire’s unique 3D component modeling coupled with the comprehensive set of 2D design & editing tools make it easy to work with existing 2D data or imported 3D models and gives you the ability to create parts from scratch.
Key Features
- Ability to import 2D vector files and bitmap images
- Complete set of 2D Design and Layout Tools
- Import multiple 3D model files (STL, OBJ, 3DM, SKP etc.)
- Import multiple Vectric 3D clipart files
- Single Sided, Double Sided & Wrapped Rotary Job Types
- Comprehensive set of 3D Modeling Tools
- Interactive Model Sculpting Mode
- Extensive set of Model Editing Tools
- 2D Toolpaths: Profiling, Optimized Pocketing, Drilling, Inlays and Quick Engraving
- Thread Milling Toolpath
- 2.5D Toolpaths: V-Carving, Prism Carving, Mouldings, Textures, Fluting and Chamfer Toolpath
- Optimized clearance tools in VCarving
- Photo VCarving toolpath strategy
- 3D Machining
- Support for add-on gadgets
- Ability to Merge & Simulate Toolpaths
- Toolpath Templates & Job Sheets
- + FREE 2D + 3D Clipart worth $5000
- Tool Database
More Vectric Software
Features & Benefits
- PhotoVCarve creates lines of grooves that vary in width and depth to represent the detail in a photo
- Lithophanes are 3D photographs that when back lit transform into stunning 3D pictures
- PhotoVCarve automatically converts a grayscale image into a 3D height map that can then be carved
Desktop or Pro?
Desktop
- 24" x 24" work area limit
- No Nesting
- No Toolpath Templates or Merging Toolpaths
- No Gadget Scripting/Automation
- No Job Set-up Sheets
Pro
- No Size Limit
- True Shape Nesting
- Merging Toolpaths
- Toolpath Templates
- Gadget Scripting/Automation
- Job Setup Sheets
| Key Features | Cut2D Desktop | Cut2D Pro | VCarve Desktop | VCarve Pro | Aspire | Cut3D | PhotoVCarve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DATA IMPORT | |||||||
| Import 2D Drawing Files (DXF, DWG, EPS, AI, PDF, SVG) | |||||||
| Import Image Files (BMP, JPG, GIF, TIF, PNG, JPEG) | |||||||
| Import SketchUp 3D Models (SKP) | Single Model | Single Model | |||||
| Import 3rd Party 3D Models (STL, OBJ, etc.) | Single Model | Single Model | Single Model | ||||
| Import/Assemble Vectric Clip Art (V3M) | Single Model | ||||||
| DESIGN | |||||||
| 2D Design Drawing Tools | |||||||
| Image Tracing/Vectorization | |||||||
| True Shape Nesting | |||||||
| Multi Sheet Support | |||||||
| MODELING & ASSEMBLY | |||||||
| 3D Modeling | |||||||
| 3D Assembly | |||||||
| 3D Sculpting | |||||||
| 3D Model Segmenting | |||||||
| 3D Model Slicing | |||||||
| Lithophane Creation | |||||||
| MACHINING | |||||||
| 2D Machining: Profile | |||||||
| 2D Machining: Pocket | |||||||
| 2D Machining: Drill | |||||||
| 2D Machining: Thread Milling | |||||||
| 2D Machining: Inlay | |||||||
| Engraving | |||||||
| 2.5D Machining: VCarving/Engraving | |||||||
| 2.5D Machining: Fluting | |||||||
| 2.5D Machining: Texture | |||||||
| 2.5D Machining: Prism | |||||||
| 2.5D Machining: Moulding | |||||||
| 2.5D Machining: Chamfer | |||||||
| 2.5D Machining: Photo VCarving | |||||||
| 3D Machining: Roughing & Finishing | |||||||
| 3D Machining: Rest Machining | |||||||
| 2 Sided Machining | |||||||
| 4 Sided Machining | Manual Flip | Manual Flip | Manual Flip | Manual Flip | Manual Flip | Semi Auto | |
| 3D Toolpath Preview | |||||||
| Tile Toolpaths To Cut Large Projects In Sections | |||||||
| Wrapped Rotary Axis Support | |||||||
| Cut Parts Larger Than 24"x24" Without Tiling | |||||||
| Tool Database | |||||||
| Online Post Processor And Machine Management | |||||||
| PRICE (excludes local taxes) | $149/£110/€135 | $449/£350/€420 | $349/£275/€330 | $699/£540/€660 | $1,995/£1,500/€1,800 | $299/£230/€275 | $149/£110/€135 |
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