Designer 5’s merge tools allow multiple surfaces to be combined in a variety of compound surfaces. There are three types; Merge Additive, Merge Subtractive, and Merge Additive Absolute. This video explains how each works and ends with an example of using them in application.
Category: Designer 5
How to Use the Clip Carving Tools in CarveWright Designer 4/5
Designer has powerful clipping tools for isolating sections of carvings. This video explains how the Clip Inclusive and Clip Exclusive tools work and demonstrates an example of their use in application.
Cutting (PCB) Circuit Boards With RAVEN
This is a detailed demonstration of how to cut curcuit boards with a RAVEN CNC router. The video covers making the jig, importing and laying out the board project, and cutting the project.
Understanding Carving Bit Settings in RAVEN CNC’s Designer 5
Raster carving is how RAVEN CNC routers make highly detailed carvings. The default settings are sufficient for most operations, but if you setting up a new bit or are dialing in new material settings, you may wish to make changes. This video explains the settings available for making those changes.
Adding New Bits For RAVEN CNC Router In Designer 5
RAVEN’s Designer 5 software is endlessly configurable with new bits. This video demonstrates the process of adding new bits to the software.
The Drag Knife
The blades used are 2mm shaft blades. Most blades compatible with Cricut and similar vinyl cutters will work. These blades are inexpensive and readily available through a number of outlets including Amazon. BE AWARE: The blades with black or painted shafts will not work as they must be conductive to work with the touch plate. […]
Designer 5 – Using the Cutout Tool and Editing Tabs
The cutout tool is an automatic way to cut a shape out of your project board. It also automatically adds tabs to hold the cutout in place. This tutorial covers how to use this tool and edit the settings and positioning of the tabs.
Designer 5 – Using The Attachment Tools
Learn about how to use attachments for precise positioning of objects in Designer 5.
Designer 5 Pattern Compatibility
Designer 5 offers a greater amount of resolution for patterns. Due to changes in the formatting of patterns in Designer 5, patterns created in Designer 5 may not be backwards compatible. This means that patterns created in Designer 5 will not be able to open in earlier versions of Designer. In this article, you will […]
Designer 5 – Update Firmware
Install RAVEN Firmware