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If you are using Aspire V4.0 it now has 12 wood grain 3D textures as part of the included 3D clipart.

As for saving 3D components or toolpaths from Aspire in the .crv format, it will NOT work and...

Brian,

You won't find anything because when you save in .crv format from Aspire it only saves vectors and toolpaths that VCP recognizes. This is a 3D component and it is not saved.

Aspire...

Use Ctrl-Shift-D in Aspire 3.5.

Tim

Rick,

If you assign a dark color to the toolpath for the larger diameter bit and then preview the toolpath for the smaller diameter bit you will get a good visual indication of where the smaller...

You can create the same effect without having a defective bit or regrinding one.

Calculate a vcarve or prism type toolpath using one v-bit angle but run the toolpath at your machine using a...

Tad,

You can also add a node anywhere you want and make that the start node.

And be sure to have the option checked to 'Use vector start points (don't optimize)' as shown by the lower red oval...

Bob,

Select Edit > Notes from the main menu.

Tim

Hi John,

There are a lot of new features and improvements to existing ones. Click on Help on the Main Menu and select 'What's New' to get a summary. All the video tutorials have also been updated....

Tom,

There is a dedicated Aspire tutorial included with the tutorials on your Aspire DVD. Picture should help you find it.

Tim

Hi Wayne,

I just answered your question on the Vectric forum.

Tim

Hi Tom,

Right click on the vector and you will see two options: Copy to Layer and Move to Layer.

Tim

Changing the extension is something MS built into Internet Explorer to make our lives easier...

Chrome and Firefox doesn't do it.

Tim

Hi Mark,

Go back onto the VectorArt 3D website, find the model you bought and download the free associated .eps vector outline. You should be able to import that into Partworks, resize and center...

Happy you got it to work. It is a great feature and with the ability to add dimensions coming it will be better yet.

The fixes in 3.504 were very minor but why not do it? If you read Brian's post...

Eric,

Not sure what to tell you, it has never failed to print for me.

There has been one post on the Vectric forum with a similar issue as yours, but he got it working without saying exactly...

Tom,

If you are using a later version of Partworks, there is a Print function that will print exactly the vectors shown in the 2D window. You will find it under File>Print, as well as the options...

Hi Brian,

In Aspire you could trace vectors around the different shapes and cut them out. It would be a lot of work and the results may not be perfect depending on how the particular model was...

Mike,

Here is my understanding between the two.

If you load and run a cut file (.sbp) created in Partworks, the settings you have made in Partworks controls the movement of the bit when it is...

Hi Mike,

If you are using one of the Vectric products (VCarve Pro, Partworks, Aspire, Cut2D) these two FAQs should help you:
...

Hi Bret,

I don't see a sample picture yet, so is this what you are trying to do?

If so, make sure the lines end at the same X locations. I normally start with a rectangle and then use node...

Brady,

As of now it is what it is and I'm only trying to help AJ resolve his issue and get on with his project.

I would suggest you email your suggestion to support@vectric.com so they can...

Yes, that was suggested to him on the other forum he posted on.

However, knowing you should always create a zero thickness component when working with recessed shapes is important and will help...

Hi Andrew,

If the top edge roughness you are seeing is like Brady's picture, this is easily solved by creating a flat zero thickness component. See here:
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Don,

You can specify a lead-in with a ramp - that keeps the surface damage away from the final cut edge.

Will that work for what you are doing?

Tim

Joe,

No, I don't agree with that. Once you get used to the improved work flow you won't want to go back.

I keep 2.5 on my computer to help those still using it and grit my teeth every time I...