Short explainer tutorials on how to use the invert tool, create appliques (carving a cutout), and setting up 2 sided carvings.
Category: Video Tutorials
Tutorial 5.2 – Domes and Merging
Tutorials explaining the use of the Select Surface Tool and the Merge Styles. Other resources for learning more on these topics. Chapter 3 of Learning Guide – Dynamic Surfacing Group & Merge Features in Designer
Tutorial 5.1 – Carving Through A Board
Creating a “carve through” project for piercing all the way through a board.
Tutorial 4.3 – Make a Lithophane Jig
Creating a jig for carving lithophanes.
Tutorial 4.2 – Import Image Part 2 – Photos
Importing a photograph to make a lithophane.
Tutorial 4.1 – Import Image Part 1 – Graphics
Importing graphic images such as logos and simple clipart.
Tutorial 3.3 – My Vector Sign
Explanation of basic drawing tools and the application of vector bits to drawn paths, including the 2 vector text styles, outline and centerline.
Tutorial 3.2 – My First Sign
How to design a basic sign and optimize it for carving.
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.