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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.