Exploring the Top 10 Features of VCarve Version 12 | Ultimate Guide for All Makers

Discover the 10 standout features that Scott is raving about in the latest VCarve Version 12 update. Join him as he explores the enhancements and upgrades that make this release a game-changer for all types of makers.
Vectric V-Carve Pro V12
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Chapters:
00:00 - Vcarve V12 Top 10
00:20 - Modern Interface
00:55 - Keep Out Zones
02:15 - Sheets, Layers, Components
03:02 - Toggles
03:50 - Viewport Cube
04:45 - Help/Tip Menu
05:25 - Vcarve Inlay Tool Path
06:55 - Drawing in 3D View
07:30 - Orthographic View
08:35 - Sketchcarve Tool Path
09:35 - Bonus
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[@vectric]

Awesome Video Scott. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on the new features and interface ☺

[@SienciLabs]

Anytime!

[@madra3212]

I am enjoying Aspire v12. Super cool updates.

[@garyhome7101]

I've been working with the sketch tool path and it is indeed amazing. The one thing I discovered about it though is that the boundary setting (bitmap, vector) is a default carve on the boundary line of the image, with no adjustment. If you are placing an image on a project that does not encompasses the entire project space, the boundary (or border) of the item will be carved.
To avoid this issue - if you don't want a border - is to include a rectangle vector (or whatever shape matches the image boundary) within the image borders by about 2 - 3 mm. Doing so eliminates the border carve altogether. I'm not sure of the mechanics in the software for this, or the rational.
The sketch carve tool is awesome! But, a more direct way to control the boundary carve would be much appreciated rather than the work around that seems to be the only approach at this point.

[@driftergw]

I agree with your 10. It's too bad that they are offset a bit by the removal of the curve tool and the removal of being able to use the space bar to return to the previously-used tool. Since Vectric is already up to patch number 6 of version 12, with luck and with requests to vectric by users, they may bring these tools back.

[@user-jv4vf4qo8z]

I want toolpaths to show a total depth when using the start at depth feature. In my workflow- I routinely start pocketing toolpaths at 0.935 and cut depth of 0.685 - I shouldn't need a calculator on my desk to figure this. But I certainly do if I need to maintain that cut depth but need to change my start depth to 0.250 but maintain the same total depth of the pocket. It could easily calculate this right on the toolpath tab, heck it could easily be a third entry box (fill any 2 boxes kinda thing).... It definitely calculates it because I can calculate toolpath and then hover over it in the tree view to have total depth displayed.

[@timroe125]

Great video, thanks! Where did you get the dragonfly graphic?

[@SienciLabs]

Tbh, I don’t recall 🤦🏻‍♂️…I spend a lot of time searching things up these days. Thanks for your comment!

[@gwargolet]

Not everyone uses shortcut keys, I find it much easier using the mouse to undo, redo, save, since my hand is already on the mouse

[@rrr92462]

Great vid! Very helpfull.
One question: How did you turn on tool tips that appear on the bottom of the application?

[@rrr92462]

So it looks like tool tips on the bottom are only for 3D view? Tool tips for 2D are displayed at the mouse pointer.

[@SienciLabs]

Yes, sorry, I didn’t make that clear 🤦🏻‍♂️ Thanks for following up!

[@Dta1996]

Nicely done. Good comments. However,
The icons now look like they were made by a 3 year old with a crayon! Most are not intuitive anymore.
Sketch, hints, VCave inlay outstanding! Performance is goody on! Sketch, hints, VCave inlay is outstanding!
Oh well, we can hope for some options in the future I guess.

[@SienciLabs]

Appreciate your feedback!

[@Townie001]

Your last comment is available in Aspire only? Your introduction to the comment is confusing.

[@davidrichardson8276]

Please -Please - Please can you talk slower it is like you on steroids. Love your presentation and your knowledge sharing. Please slow down.

[@SienciLabs]

I'm trying David, I promise. No pharmaceuticals, just love what I'm doing and sometimes my jaw just gets goin! Thanks for the support!

[@thefilthelement]

I was excited for 12 until I saw the $300 price tag

[@gregoire8376]

I was similarly excited about Aspire until I saw the price.
Wish I was in the software business...