Changes

# To start any new project design, you must first select “Create a new file.”

# To start any new project design, you must first select “Create a new file.”

# Next, you will be prompted to input the width, height, and thickness of the material you have chosen for this particular project. Click Ok to move on to the next step.

# Next, you will be prompted to input the width, height, and thickness of the material you have chosen for this particular project. Click Ok to move on to the next step.

# Now it’s time to import the vectors.

# Now it’s time to import the vectors.

# Make sure all the pieces are positioned closely together without overlapping. Once you are satisfied with the layout of the various pieces, you can “pin” them down.

# Make sure all the pieces are positioned closely together without overlapping. Once you are satisfied with the layout of the various pieces, you can “pin” them down.

# Working from the inside to the outside, you will begin this next step with the inside cutouts. To do this, hold the shift key and select all of the holes. Once they are all selected, go to Tool Path and select the Profile Tool Path. Choose your cut depth, tool, parameters, and then select OK. Double-check that Inside Cut is also selected, and check the box for Ramp as well.

# Working from the inside to the outside, you will begin this next step with the inside cutouts. To do this, hold the shift key and select all of the holes. Once they are all selected, go to Tool Path and select the Profile Tool Path. Choose your cut depth, tool, parameters, and then select OK. Double-check that Inside Cut is also selected, and check the box for Ramp as well.

# To save the inside cutout tool path, select Calculate and OK.

# To save the inside cutout tool path, select Calculate and OK.

# You can now preview this first tool path to ensure that it is running exactly how you want it.

# You can now preview this first tool path to ensure that it is running exactly how you want it.

# Switch back to the 2D view and begin the process for cutting out your logo or design. This starts by holding down the shift key and selecting the logo.

# Switch back to the 2D view and begin the process for cutting out your logo or design. This starts by holding down the shift key and selecting the logo.

# Select VCarve, and make sure the settings are correct. If you are satisfied, select Calculate and OK again. You can preview this part of the process as well.

# Select VCarve, and make sure the settings are correct. If you are satisfied, select Calculate and OK again. You can preview this part of the process as well.

# Go back to the 2D view to begin the outside cutout process.

# Go back to the 2D view to begin the outside cutout process.

# Holding the shift key down, you can now select the outer pieces that need to be cut out. Then select Close on the right side of the screen.

# Holding the shift key down, you can now select the outer pieces that need to be cut out. Then select Close on the right side of the screen.

# Next, choose Tool Path, select Outside Cut, and change your tool and parameters as needed. Check the box for adding a Ramp, and hit Calculate.

# Next, choose Tool Path, select Outside Cut, and change your tool and parameters as needed. Check the box for adding a Ramp, and hit Calculate.

# Now you can preview the entire process before giving it the green light.

# Now you can preview the entire process before giving it the green light.

# Once you are happy with the design, you can transport the files onto a flash drive to import onto the machine.

# Once you are happy with the design, you can transport the files onto a flash drive to import onto the machine.