The Rout Tools are a collection of tools for applying router bits as a variable depth path following a selection of profiles. There is also a quick edge rout tool for automatically applying a router profile to the edge of the workpiece.
Make pattern allows you to combine multiple elements together to create a new pattern that is added to your pattern library.
Pattern along a path allows you to draw a line or curved path and make patterns follow that drawn path.
Designer has powerful Text tools for creating typography in your carvings. It utilizes any TrueType fonts installed on your computer making it endlessly expandable. There are also 3 carving styles to choose from. Raster (3D carved), Outline (choose any bit), or Centerline (v-carved) which is part of the Vcarve Suite. The text tool also has
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.