VCarve-Makerspace-Client-instructions - Revision history

Tim.gopaul: /* Procedure: */

2024-02-06T04:34:37Z

Procedure:

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 ===Procedure:===
-'''Note:''' The latest version of VCarve Pro is 11.5 but they do not have a Makerspace version released so we need to use VCarve Pro version 11.0.  The link above will link to VCarve Pro 11.0 trial to download.
+'''Step 0.1'''
 '''Step 2)''' - Launch the program and skip through the licensing questions and simply get it installed with a basic 3-axis mill (the default Mill)

Chris.pinter: /* Working with a 2D Image */

2023-08-23T22:27:03Z

Working with a 2D Image

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	===Working with a 2D Image===		===Working with a 2D Image===

	~~More~~ detail ~~required here~~.		To setup a 2D image you will need a Bitmap file.</br>
			The basic steps are to do the following:</br>
			1. Create a new file,</br>
			2. setup you material dimensions </br>
			3. import the bitmap</br>
			</br>
			I found this video which explains the process in detail.</br>
			</br>
			https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv9vbmvexJc

	===Working with a 3D model===		===Working with a 3D model===

Chris.pinter: /* Working with a 3D model */

2023-08-23T21:46:32Z

Working with a 3D model

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	===Working with a 3D model===		===Working with a 3D model===

	If you have an stl file and want to import it into VCarve you will need to do the following:		If you have an stl file and want to import it into VCarve you will need to do the following:</br>
	1. Open a new file		1. Open a new file</br>
	2. setup your material dimensions		2. setup your material dimensions</br>
	3. import the STL file. File -> import -> import component 3d model		3. import the STL file. File -> import -> import component 3d model</br>
	4. scale and center the model onto your material.		4. scale and center the model onto your material.</br>
	5. Use the 3dModel tools to create the toolpaths.		5. Use the 3dModel tools to create the toolpaths.</br>
			</br>
	There is a video I followed that explains all of these steps.		There is a video I followed that explains all of these steps. </br>
			</br>
	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X94lQ8_Um1Y		https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X94lQ8_Um1Y

Chris.pinter: /* Working with a 3D model */

2023-08-23T21:45:11Z

Working with a 3D model

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	More detail required here.		More detail required here.

	=Working with a 3D model=		===Working with a 3D model===

	If you have an stl file and want to import it into VCarve you will need to do the following:		If you have an stl file and want to import it into VCarve you will need to do the following:

Chris.pinter: /* Working with a 2D Image */

2023-08-23T21:44:47Z

Working with a 2D Image

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	==Creating files==		==Creating files==

	=Working with a 2D Image=		===Working with a 2D Image===
	~~More detail required here.~~

			More detail required here.

	=Working with a 3D model=		=Working with a 3D model=

Chris.pinter: /* Creating files */ added a video that explain how to work with a 3D file

2023-08-23T21:43:23Z

Creating files: added a video that explain how to work with a 3D file

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	==Creating files==		==Creating files==

			=Working with a 2D Image=
			More detail required here.


			=Working with a 3D model=

			If you have an stl file and want to import it into VCarve you will need to do the following:
			1. Open a new file
			2. setup your material dimensions
			3. import the STL file. File -> import -> import component 3d model
			4. scale and center the model onto your material.
			5. Use the 3dModel tools to create the toolpaths.

			There is a video I followed that explains all of these steps.

			https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X94lQ8_Um1Y

Blaine.rutschke: Updated the download link for VCarve 11.0 as there is no Makerspace version for the latest version 11.5.

2022-11-14T17:56:55Z

Updated the download link for VCarve 11.0 as there is no Makerspace version for the latest version 11.5.

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	===Procedure:===		===Procedure:===
	'''Step 1)''' - Download the trial version of VCarve: https://www.vectric.com/~~free~~-~~trial/vcarve~~-~~pro~~ and Install it on your PC		'''Step 1)''' - Download the trial version of VCarve: https://www.vectric.com/support/makerspace-sign-up and Install it on your PC

			'''Note:''' The latest version of VCarve Pro is 11.5 but they do not have a Makerspace version released so we need to use VCarve Pro version 11.0. The link above will link to VCarve Pro 11.0 trial to download.

	'''Step 2)''' - Launch the program and skip through the licensing questions and simply get it installed with a basic 3-axis mill (the default Mill)		'''Step 2)''' - Launch the program and skip through the licensing questions and simply get it installed with a basic 3-axis mill (the default Mill)

Andy.kornelson: /* Protospace VCarve pro Makerspace Client Installation instructions */

2022-04-02T22:13:04Z

Protospace VCarve pro Makerspace Client Installation instructions

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	==Protospace VCarve pro Makerspace Client Installation instructions==		==Protospace VCarve pro Makerspace Client Installation instructions==
	Protospace has purchased a license for a Makerspace version of ~~VCerver pro~~. This license includes allowing a user to run a VCarve Pro Client at home, and then bring in the files to Protospace to output and submit to ~~tot eh~~ CNC.		Protospace has purchased a license for a Makerspace version of VCarve Pro Edition.

			This license includes allowing a user to run a VCarve Pro Client at home and then bring in the files to Protospace to output G-CODE and submit to the CNC machines.

	~~The following instruction show you how to install VCarve Pro, licensed as a Client for Protospace.~~
	Note that this installation will ~~not~~ allow you to export G-CODE ~~on the client PC, but instead you~~ must bring the ~~files into use~~ on a ~~licensed workstation~~.		Note that this installation will allow you to use all functions of VCarve PRO Edition on your PC but it will not export G-CODE.

			You must bring this files to a workstation licensed to Protospace and export the G-CODE from there.


			The following instructions show you how to install VCarve PRO Edition on your PC, then get licensed as a Client for Protospace.

	===Procedure:===		===Procedure:===
	'''Step 1)''' - Download the trial version of VCarve: [https://www.vectric.com/free-trial/vcarve-pro ~~https://www.vectric.com/free-trial/vcarve-pro]~~ and Install it on your PC		'''Step 1)''' - Download the trial version of VCarve: https://www.vectric.com/free-trial/vcarve-pro and Install it on your PC

	'''Step 2)''' - Launch the program and skip through the licensing questions and simply get it installed with a basic 3-axis mill (the default Mill)		'''Step 2)''' - Launch the program and skip through the licensing questions and simply get it installed with a basic 3-axis mill (the default Mill)
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	- Enter ~~our~~ code '''DF826-11F6F-F58EC-E23F9-AF8C9-2926F-45899'''		- Enter Protospace unique code '''DF826-11F6F-F58EC-E23F9-AF8C9-2926F-45899'''


	[[File:VCarve-Licensed.png]]		[[File:VCarve-Licensed.png]]

	- Congratulations! You are now ready to run VCarve.		- Congratulations! You are now ready to run VCarve PRO version on your PC/workstation.

			- After the modelling/designing is done, transfer this file to Protospace main workstation (upstairs) to finalize your project.

	==Creating files==		==Creating files==

Pat.spencer: Created page with Instruction for how to license VCarve Makerspace edition

2021-11-27T05:25:54Z

Created page with Instruction for how to license VCarve Makerspace edition

New page

==Protospace VCarve pro Makerspace Client Installation instructions==
Protospace has purchased a license for a Makerspace version of VCerver pro. This license includes allowing a user to run a VCarve Pro Client at home, and then bring in the files to Protospace to output and submit to tot eh CNC.

The following instruction show you how to install VCarve Pro, licensed as a Client for Protospace.
Note that this installation will not allow you to export G-CODE on the client PC, but instead you must bring the files into use on a licensed workstation.

===Procedure:===
'''Step 1)''' - Download the trial version of VCarve: [https://www.vectric.com/free-trial/vcarve-pro https://www.vectric.com/free-trial/vcarve-pro] and Install it on your PC

'''Step 2)''' - Launch the program and skip through the licensing questions and simply get it installed with a basic 3-axis mill (the default Mill)

'''Step 3)''' - License the software using the Protospace Makerspace Client License.

- Goto '''Help''' => '''About VCarve Pro Trial Edition...'''

[[File:VCarve-About.png]]

- Select the Enter Makerspace ID button.

[[File:VCarve-EnterLicense.png]]

- Enter our code '''DF826-11F6F-F58EC-E23F9-AF8C9-2926F-45899'''

[[File:VCarve-Licensed.png]]

- Congratulations! You are now ready to run VCarve.

==Creating files==