The Pocket Region tool utilizes a selected bit to rout out a designated region (closed vector shape) at a single set depth to spiral in or out a pocket with no islands.

This tutorial covers the basics of laying out a simple project to get familiar with the user interface and essential tools.

This tutorial expands on the project in part 1 by adding a background and learning about project optimization.

This video covers how to design a basic sign and optimize it for carving.

The warp tool allows for the bending and warping of objects in Designer.

Create with the ease and power of Designer and compile G-code for use with any CNC machine. The demo of Designer will allow users to compile the Decorative Ornamental Box project as a free trial.

Designer’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.

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.

Raster carving is how to make highly detailed carvings. The default settings are sufficient for most operations, but if you’re 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.