- Getting Started with VCarve Pro
- Software Download Info:
-
Download the free trial version of VCarve Pro. Go to:
(https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro). - In the Menu along the top - click on 'FREE TRIAL' and select 'VCarve Pro'.
- Click on 'Download VCarve Pro Trail' - a box will pop up.
- You can either create an account or click 'Download as Guest' and press Start
-
Once Downloaded install on your (Microsoft Windows Computer).
We recommend a (Windows 10, or 11 Operating System). - Next send a E-Mail to (education@scwmetalclub.com). Include your Name, your E-Mail Address. We then use this to (Register) you. Vectra will then send you a login to (Register) on are Vectra Vcarve Pro Account.
- VCarve Video Tutorials:
Here are VCarve Tutorials that will help you learn:
a.) What is a Vector? b.) How to setup a job c.) How to resize and copy an image:
-
CNC for the Absolute Beginner – What is a Vector?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnJKh1obXXM&t=3s -
V Carve for Absolute Beginners – Part 1 – Job Setup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnOmsJZMiTg -
V Carve for Absolute Beginners – Part 6 – Resizing and copying images
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqxhX52XBsE&feature=youtu.be
- Tips to Remember:
Please realize that this program was designed to run all CNC cutters and several references are made to things that apply only to cutting on CNC Wood machines. Keep in mind, you will only work with 2D and not 3D and your metal will be cut clear through. We are not engraving or etching and when you see references to those things, they are for wood working, not metal art cutting.
Please continue searching for and watching tutorials to learn all you can about VCarve
Pro. If you get stuck, or have questions, feel free to ask Joe Faraone direction.
Date: 3/21/2024
###
Contact: Joe Faraone, Education Committee, SCW Metal Club
E-mail - education@scwmetalclub.com