What's New in V11.5?
Upgrade today to version 11.5 and push the boundaries of your creativity with ease. The new and improved features released include; freehand drawing, support for SVG files containing images, the ability to open various file formats directly into the software and much more.
Here you will find everything you need to know about how Cut2D Pro has evolved through the past iterations and also everything included in the latest version 11.5 release.
To upgrade your software from a previous version or from Cut2D Desktop, simply click on the ‘Upgrade to V11.5 Now’ button below to be redirected to your V&CO customer portal. Once you've logged in, follow the instructions within your account to upgrade your software. Version 11.5 is a free upgrade to all version 11 customers.
Freehand Drawing
A new tool which closely mimics the flow of drawing with a physical pencil.
Support For SVG Files Containing Images
The software can now read image data within SVG files.
Opening of Vectric & Third Party Data/Vector Files
You are able to open these files directly into the software; V3D, PVC, SKP and SVG with images.
Custom Variables in Tool Geometry
Variables can now be defined for the tool geometry in the tool database.
Click on the versions below to find out what new features have been added
V11.5
V11
V10.5
V10.0
V9.5
V9.0
V11.5 is a FREE Upgrade for all V11.0 Customers
3D View Visual Improvements
The power of graphics hardware has increased dramatically in recent years. To make full use of this resource whenever it is available we have completely rebuilt the 3D rendering infrastructure across all the products in our v11.5 range. The result is the smoothest, highest detail, 3D View ever. Toolpath previews draw faster and with more clarity. The 3D material block can be viewed and manipulated dynamically while toolpath cutting is simulated, even in higher resolutions. Improved lighting and shading techniques in the 3D view provide consistent visual shape and depth cues whether working on single-sided or double-sided projects. Any recent computer or hardware (less than five years old) will show a serious step-up in 3D performance when running v11.5. But our extensive testing shows that even older hardware will benefit. We have ensured that there is a robust, but slower, fall-back mechanism for outdated or incompatible graphics cards but it is essential in all cases that your graphics card drivers are up-to-date. Please visit your computer or graphics card manufacturer’s website for specific guidance on getting the latest drivers for your hardware.
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Freehand Drawing Tool
In this release we have introduced a brand new freehand drawing tool, which closely mimics the flow of drawing with a physical pencil. Allowing you to create quick sketches and trace organic shapes much more easily. Within the form there are various options to control the drawing. The smoothness setting helps with the post smoothing of your vectors and the stabilization setting helps to stabilize the cursor for a more accurate drawing. Within the form we have also included the ability to adjust the fading of your bitmap, saving you the hassle of having to exit the tool to make changes to the bitmap ready for tracing.
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Select Duplicates
The software now has the ability to identify and select duplicate groups and text entities in your file. Making it much easier to clean up duplications ready for use with other features in the software.
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Simulation
When simulating a toolpath the camera can be twiddled around and zoomed in while the simulation is running and animating to allow focus onto areas of interest, ensuring for better visibility of your toolpath moves.
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Toolpath Calculation Speed Improvements
We’re making better use of the CPU cores in some parts of the pocket toolpath calculation, noticeably in toolpaths with lots of vectors. This results in speeds up to 2x faster in some cases.
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Custom Variables in Tool Geometry in the Tool Database
Variables can be defined for the tool geometry in the tool database which can then be used in the tools’ naming format. The custom variables are accessible through the tool database ‘variables’ button for each tool geometry. It can then be used in the name format dialog either through using the handy drop-down menu or by typing the variable manually. This is particularly useful for distinguishing between tools with exact geometry, or adding further information to the tool that otherwise isn’t specified by our default tool database format. For example you could add variables that could pay reference to specifics such as the manufacturer, coating or whether your tool is an up-cut or a down-cut, giving you more options to organize your tool database.
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Machine & Toolpath Menu
The machine menu and part of the toolpath menu has been made available without having any projects open to allow the tool database to be accessible, without having to open or create a new file.
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Opening of Vectric and Third Party Data/Vector Files
You are now able to open various file formats directly into the software, without the need to have the software open to begin with. Simply double click on the file, use CTRL + O or drag the file into the software. The file formats that can be opened directly include V3D, PVC, SKP and SVG with images. To ensure that your file type will always open with our software simply right click on the file and head over to the properties, here you can choose what program you wish to open this file type with, simply select your Vectric product and going forward windows will always open this filetype in our software.
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Support Reading SVG Files That Contain Images
The software now has the ability to read image data within SVG files, ensuring that you get everything you need from the original file source.
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