How to design a basic sign and optimize it for carving.
Category: Designer 3
Designer 1-3 Tutorial 3.1 – Text Tool Overview
An overview of all three text styles or “rout modes”, raster, outline and the add-on module, Centerline Text.
Designer 1-3 Tutorial 2.2 – First Project – Part 2
Expanding further on the first project to add backgrounds and an introduction into optimization.
Designer 1-3 Tutorial 2.1 – First Project – Part 1
An essential introduction into the project designing process.
Designer 1-3 Tutorial 1.1 – Software Layout Basics
An overview of all the software tool bars and menus with brief explanations of each tool.
Overhang Signs with Outline Tool
This article will show you the method for creating outlines and cut paths for projects that have patterns that overhang the main body of the design layout. I have received many “How did you do that?” inquiries on the subject, so I decided to write up a tutorial about it using a Fish Camp sign […]
Group & Merge Features in Designer
Adapted from carvebuddy.com’s Tips & Tricks. In this Tips & Tricks I’ll demonstrate the function of the group and merge tools while creating a simple trivet layout. Later, you can apply these techniques to designs of your own. Despite its appearance, this trivet design does not require any special jigging or sled for carving it out. It only […]
Using the Grid in Designer
You may have noticed in another article or video where there was a grid of “squares” on the board surface. This is a really nice feature to help you layout objects with a degree of precision. The Grid can be viewed/turned on by selecting “View/Toggle Grid Lines” from the Designer menu. By default, the grid […]
Backing-Up Your Favorites Folder
Backing-Up Your Favorites Folder It’s always a good idea to back-up important files so that you can recover from “unexpected events” concerning your computer. We can’t even count the times we’ve had customers call in after their computer crashed and they lost all the patterns they spent hours making themselves. All those patterns that you create […]
CarveWright Software Basics
Learn to use the CarveWright System with this set of tutorial videos that cover the basics. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/embed?listType=playlist&list=PL4rKdcACTb3ni-qKzpnUBRFcQiBt_y6Lt&layout=gallery[/embedyt]This is a series of Tutorial Videos