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| # Open VCarvePro software. | | # Open VCarvePro software. |
| # To start a new project, you must first select “Create a new file.” | | # To start a new project, you must first select “Create a new file.” |
− | # Next, you will be prompted to input the width, height, and thickness of the material you are using. 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 are using. |
− | # Triple check that the Z Zero Position is set to "Machine Bed." This machine is calibrated for this setting. If you use the material surface option, the end-mill will carve into the machine bed causing damage and potential injury. | + | # Ensure that the Z Zero Position is set to "Machine Bed." Our Smart Shop II machine is calibrated for this setting. If you use the material surface option, the end-mill will carve into the machine bed causing damage and potential injury. |
| + | # Select the XY Datum Position. Typically, it is easiest to not use an offset and origin your part off the bottom left corner of the material. If you are cutting a part that needs to be rotated and cut in 2 or more orientations an offset may be useful to line up your jig. |
| + | # If you wish, you may adjust the modeling resolution and color. Otherwise select OK. |
| # Now select "import vector". | | # Now select "import vector". |
| # Make sure all the imported pieces are close together, but make sure they don't overlap. | | # Make sure all the imported pieces are close together, but make sure they don't overlap. |