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Live Q&A #258 – Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 6
In this live stream I’ll answer your questions regarding Part 6 of this series, and any other question you may have about Vectric Version 12. This will be in addition to our regular Open Live Q&A, where I’ll answer your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Link to Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 6 – Move, Transform, and Copy Vectors: • Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginne… Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date!
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Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 6 – Move, Transform, and Copy Vectors
This is the sixth in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we’ll get into Moving, Transforming, and Copying vectors in Vectric software for the absolute beginner. I’ll show you how to Create a Circle, then go into Move and Transform Mode to first move, then change the size or shape of that circle. I’ll then demonstrate moving the vector to a specific point in the design using an Absolute Move, then move it again using a Relative Move. I’ll demonstrate how to Rotate a vector, then change the Rotation Center to rotate around various points…
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Live Q&A #257 – Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 5
In this live stream I’ll answer your questions regarding Part 5 of this series, and any other question you may have about Vectric Version 12. This will be in addition to our regular Open Live Q&A, where I’ll answer your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Link to Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 5 – Importing Vectors: • Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginne… Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!
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Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 5 – Importing Vectors
This is the fifth in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we’ll get into importing vectors into VCarve Pro for the absolute beginner. I’ll show you how to Import an SVG file into VCarve Pro. I’ll then demonstrate Centering and Resizing the vectors. I’ll demonstrate how not all SVG files are suitable for use in CAD/CAM software with the help of Affinity Designer. Then we’ll get into importing a DXF file, and I’ll demonstrate some of the issues to look for with those file formats. Thanks for watching! On Sunday, August 25th, I’ll be hosting…
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Live Q&A #256 – Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 4
In this live stream I’ll answer your questions regarding Part 4 of this series, and any other question you may have about Vectric Version 12. This will be in addition to our regular Open Live Q&A, where I’ll answer your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Link to Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 4 – Tabs, G-Code, Separate Last Pass: • Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginne… Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!
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Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 4 – Tabs, G-Code, Separate Last Pass
This is the fourth in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we’ll get into some of the features within the Pocket toolpath, and the Profile toolpath for the absolute beginner. I’ll go back into the Pocket toolpath and explain Ramping Plunge Moves, and the Pocket Allowance. I’ll then go into the Profile toolpath, and I’ll demonstrate Do a Separate Last Pass in conjunction with Adding Ramps. I’ll demonstrate how to add, move, and delete Tabs within the Profile toolpath. Then we’ll get into Saving the G-Code needed to actually run the file on the CNC…
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Live Q&A #255 – Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 3
n this live stream I’ll be talking about the new Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner video series. I’ll answer your questions regarding Part 3 of this series, my plans for this series, and any other question you may have about Vectric Version 12. This will be in addition to our regular Open Live Q&A, where I’ll answer your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Link to Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 3 – Simple Clock Face, and the Pocket Toolpath: • Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginne… Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay…
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Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 3 – Simple Clock Face, and the Pocket Toolpath
This is the third in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we’ll get into creating a simple design by Drawing Vectors, Creating a Circular Array, and introducing the Pocket toolpath, for the absolute beginner. I’ll show you some of the steps involved in drawing circles and rectangles, we’ll go through creating several copies of and object into a circular pattern, and I’ll highlight resizing selected objects. Then we’ll get into the Toolpath Tab, and I’ll demonstrate the Pocket toolpath and Preview Window. As usual, if you have any comments or questions, please put ‘em in…
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Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 2 – Zoom, Toolbars, and the Profile Toolpath
This is the second in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we’ll get into Zooming, some of the Toolbars, and the Profile toolpath, for the absolute beginner. I’ll show you more navigation in the Vectric CAD/CAM software family, we’ll go through a few ways to zoom in and out of a file, and I’ll highlight some of the other toolbars in the 2D view. Then we’ll get into the Toolpath Tab, and I’ll demonstrate the Profile toolpath. As usual, if you have any comments or questions, please put ‘em in the comment section below. Thanks…
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Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 1 – Job Setup and Vector Selection
This is the first in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we start at the absolute beginning, for the absolute beginner. I’ll show you the layout of Version 12 and newer of the Vectric CAD/CAM software family. First, we’ll go through the Job Setup screen when we create a new file, and I’ll demonstrate basic navigation, and selecting vectors and objects. As usual, if you have any comments or questions, please put ‘em in the comment section below. Thanks for watching! On Sunday, July 28th, I’ll be hosting a LIVE Q&A session, where you can…