Tutorial 4.2 – Import Image Part 2 – Photos (Old Designer)
Importing a photograph to make a lithophane.
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Tutorial 4.1 – Import Image Part 1 – Graphics (Old Designer)
Importing graphic images such as logos and simple clipart.
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Tutorial 3.3 – My Vector Sign (Old Designer)
Explanation of basic drawing tools and the application of vector bits to drawn paths, including the 2 vector text styles, outline and centerline.
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Tutorial 3.2 – My First Sign (Old Designer)
How to design a basic sign and optimize it for carving.
A/B/C Maintenance & Repair
Replacing Crank Torque Plate
Replacing the Crank Torque Plate To remove and replace the crank torque plate you will need the following tools: #2 Phillips screwdriver (magnetic tip preferred) 8mm open end wrench Blue Loctite Armor Plate with Moly-D You will need to remove the left side panel and disassemble the stabilizer, follow this guide to remove the side
A/B/C Tips and Tricks, Designer 1
Carving Lithophanes
Lithophane’s are some of the most popular things made with the CarveWright System, and one of the easiest to make too!. Use these tutorial resources to learn how to make these amazing carvings. When you are ready to make your own Lithophanes, purchase the material from the CarveWright online store. In Chapter 2, page 128
A/B/C Tips and Tricks, Designer 1, Designer 2, Designer 3
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
A/B/C Tips and Tricks
Bit Optimization Tool
Bit Optimization Using the “Bit Optimization” feature in Designer can make a dramatic difference in how well your carvings turn out. Most often, choosing “Bit Optimization – BEST” will yield cleaner, more defined detail in your carving projects. Bit Optimization sets the limit with which the bit carves into tight areas to preserve the top
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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
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Depth and Height Tools
DEPTH The adjustment of depth and height are essential tools for fine tuning your designs in Project Designer. These tools allow the creation of more intricate layering of patterns to create more visual interest in the design. Depth is describing the lowest level, or the base, of the carving, pattern or element. Most patterns, when