Carveco Fundamentals Training

The Carveco Fundamentals training course is designed to give you a solid introduction to the key tools and features you’ll find in every product within the Carveco family of software. We’ve split the course into three main sections covering 2D Design, Vectors & Bitmaps, 3D Design & Relief Models and Generating Toolpaths & Machining – everything you need to get your designs from screen to machine, with the minimum of fuss.

If you’re looking for assistance on installation, please check out our Getting Started guides.

Getting to know your software

The Carveco Interface
Screenshot of the Carveco Interface
Getting to know the Carveco interface
Saving Your Design Work
Screenshot of some recent models on the Carveco start screen
Saving Your Design Work

2D Design, Vectors & Bitmaps

Drawing Vectors
Different types of vector lines in Carveco
Drawing Vectors
Snapping
Snapping vectors to other vectors
Snapping
Guidelines
Creating guidelines
Guidelines
Editing Vectors
Transform vectors
Editing Vectors
Mirror Objects
Creating a mirrored object
Mirror Objects
Joining Vectors
Joining two vector points
Joining Vectors
Offsetting vectors
Showing the vectors offset
Offsetting Vectors
Trimming Vectors
trimming overlapping vectors of a star
Trimming Vectors
Creating Fillets
Creating fillets or adding radii to a sharp corner
Creating Fillets
Node Editing
Dynamic vector node editing controls
Node Editing
Grouping
Grouping objects
Grouping
Vector Clipping
Vector Clipping
Vector Clipping
Creating Text
Creating text showing Carveco Maker
Creating Text
Text on a Curve
Creating text on a curved surface
Text on a Curve
Merging Vectors
Merging vectors or fast trimming
Merging Vectors
Vector Doctor
Vector doctor identifies problem vector intersections
Vector Doctor
Paste Along A Curve
Pasting vector objects along a curve
Paste Along a Curve
Block and Rotate Copy
Block copy rotate
Block and Rotate Copy
Aligning Vectors
Aligning vectors
Aligning Vectors
Vector Layers
Vector layers Palette
Vector Layers
Importing Vectors
Importing vectors dialog box
Importing Vectors
Importing Images
Imported sun and compass points image
Importing Images
Tracing Images
Tracing vectors from imported bird artwork
Tracing Images
Colour Palette
Carveco Colour Palette
Colour Palette
Flood Fill
Flood Fill
Flood Fill
Magic Wand
Magic Wand tool selecting areas of a model
Magic Wand

Additional 2D Design Tools In Carveco Maker Plus

Working With Sheets
Working on multiple sheets
Working With Sheets
Shape Nesting
Nesting in Carveco
Shape Nesting

3D Design & Relief Models

Model Resolution
Low and high resolution pegasus example
Model Resolution
Reliefs From Images
Creating a relief from imported images
Reliefs From Images
Smoothing Reliefs
Smoothing pegasus model
Smoothing Reliefs
Trimming Reliefs
Using vectors to trim the wings off a pegasus
Trimming Reliefs
Relief Scaling
Carveco relief model of a gecko
Relief Scaling
Inverting Reliefs
Inverting a relief in the z with an anchor
Inverting Reliefs
Creating Boundaries
Offset boundary
Creating Boundaries
Relief Clipart Library
Carveco relief clipart library greenery section
Relief Clipart Library
Creating A Triangle Mesh
Blue triangle mesh in Carveco
Creating A Triangle Mesh
Copying Relief Clipart
Copying relief clipart
Copying Relief Clipart
Importing 3D Models
Importing a 3D model into Carveco
Importing 3D Models

Additional 3D Design Tools In Carveco Maker Plus

The Shape Editor
Carveco Shape Editor
The Shape Editor
Creating Weaves
Celtic weave in Carveco
Creating Weaves
Trimming Using Color
Selecting areas of a model under color
Trimming Reliefs Using Color
Fading Reliefs
Fading a model relief height
Fading Reliefs
Sculpting Tools
Sculpting Tools in Carveco
Sculpting Tools

Toolpaths & Machining

Tool Database
view of the tool database in carveco
Tool Database
Profile
A simple profile toolpath around a square
Profile
Bridges
toolpath simulation of Carveco bridges tabs
Bridges
Leads
Lead move visualisation in toolpath simulation
Leads
Ramping
Ramping move on toolpath
Ramping
Area Clearance
2 different area clearance toolpath strategies
Area Clearance
Drilling
Drilling vectors
Drilling
V-Bit Carving
V-bit carving the word MAKE simulation
V-Bit Carving
Bevel Carving
Bevel carving the words never stop simulation
Bevel Carving
Inlays
Toolpaths specifically for inlays
Inlays
Fluting
Fluted toolpath with modulation curve
Fluting
Machining Reliefs
Red toolpaths running over a 3D relief of a Gecko
Machining Reliefs
Simulation
Simulation control bar and simulated toolpath cuts
Simulation
Saving Toolpaths
Saving dialog and example gcode
Saving Toolpaths

Additional Toolpath & Machining Options in Carveco Maker Plus

Custom Form Tools
Adding a custom form tool to the database
Custom Form Tools
Batch Calculate
Batch calculating toolpaths in Carveco
Batch Calculate
Toolpath Templates
Toolpath templates
Toolpath Templates
Transforming Toolpaths
Transforming Toolpaths in Carveco
Transforming Toolpaths
Fluted Weave
Fluted Weaves
Fluted Weaves
Panel / Tiling Toolpaths
Panel or Tiled Toolpaths
Panel / Tiling Toolpaths
Texture Toolpath
Texture Toolpath
Texture Toolpath

Carveco Projects

Designing A Plaque
Carveco plaque with the name Leighton
Designing A Plaque
Machining The Plaque
Machining simulation of Leighton plaque
Machining The Plaque
V-Bit Carving Images
Vbit carving simulation of imported vectors
V-Bit Carving Images
Creating Stacked Text
John and Deb Williams Stacked Text Example
Creating Stacked Text
Adding & Machining Textures
Simulation of texture machining on a sign
Adding & Machining Textures
Creating Inlaid Text
Inlaid date text
Creating Inlaid Text
V-Bit Carving Photos
Vbit Carveco a photo in Carveco Maker
V-bit Carving Photos
Importing & Machining 3D Models
3D Model of a sports car
Importing & Machining 3D Models