Functionality Summary

Cut2D

Cut2D

VCarve

VCarve

Aspire

Desktop

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Desktop

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Design and Drawing Tools

Import Filters – DXF, EPS, AI, PDF, SKP, DWG Vector files

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Export – DXF, EPS, AI, SVG

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Layer Management – Visibility, Lock & Color

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Draw Shapes – Circles, Rectangles, Stars & Polygons

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Draw Lines, Arcs, Curves

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Create Vector Texture Patterns

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Text with TTF & OTF fonts to specified height

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Single Line Engraving Fonts

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Auto-Fit Text to selection

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Interactive letter / line kerning and arc text tool

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Fit Text to Curve

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Image Tracing / Vectorization – JPG, BMP, TIF, GIF

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Rulers & Guide Lines, Snap Grid + Snap Options

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Interactive Snapping options

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Transform Vectors: Move, Scale, Rotate, Mirror, Distort

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Align vectors to model or other shapes

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Node Editing – Interactive move, smooth, delete

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Measuring Tools – distance, angle

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Weld, Merge, Subtract vectors

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Trim Vectors to a Boundary

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Scissor Tool for interactive vector trimming

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Fillet corners: T-Bone, Dog-Bone & Plasma Drag Knife Fillets

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Extend Vectors to a Common Point of Intersection

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Curve Smoothing / Node Reduction / Arc Fitting

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Auto + Manual Join open shapes

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Offset vectors: Open/Closed & Sharp/Rounded Corners

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Create Circular and Linear Array of Copies

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Copy shapes along vectors

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Plate Production

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True Shape Nesting with multiple sheets

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Auto select Duplicate / Open vectors

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Import Cut3D, PhotoVCarve & VA3D Machinists toolpaths

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Functionality Summary

Cut2D

Cut2D

VCarve

VCarve

Aspire

Desktop

Pro

Desktop

Pro

3D Modeling and Assembly Tools

Build 3D relief from vectors – Add, Merge, Subtract

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Two Rail Sweep

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Extrude & Weave

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Interactive Sculpting & Blending + Pressure sensitive control

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Convert 2D image to 3D model

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Import Multiple Vectric Clip Art Models (V3M file format)

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Import Multiple 3rd Party 3D Models (STL, OBJ, SKP etc.)

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Import Single 3rd Party 3D Model Only (STL, OBJ, SKP etc.)

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Advanced Shape Editing (Cropping, Splitting to Vectors, Distort)

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Basic Component Editing (Scale Height, Size, Rotate, Mirror)

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Emboss Component (Reduce Height & Retain Surface Detail)

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3D Model Smoothing with Interactive Control

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Add Draft (Add Specified Angle to Vertical Walls in Model)

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Offset Model (Create 3D offset of Composite Model)

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Automatic 3D Model Z-Slicing

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Export 3D model as STL mesh

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Interactive 3D component Tilt and Fade

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Independent 3D Component Color / Material Properties

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Save 3D Model as 2D Grayscale Image File – bmp, jpg, gif

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Export 3D Model as .3DClip File

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Toolpath Functionality

Profile Machining

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Outside, Inside or On the line

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Profile Left / Right Open vectors

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Advanced Pass Depth Setting

Separate Last Pass

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Tabs for Holding Job in Place

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3D Tabs for Smoother Cutting

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Lead In/Out

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Advanced Ramping options

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Order of Cutting

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Corners – Option for Sharp External & Internal corners

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Pocket Machining

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Two Tool Pocket Machining – Larger Area Clearance Tool

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Offset or Raster Strategy

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Ramp Plunge Moves

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Functionality Summary

Cut2D

Cut2D

VCarve

VCarve

Aspire

Desktop

Pro

Desktop

Pro

Drilling Toolpath

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Peck cycle option

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Quick Engrave Toolpath

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Inlay Toolpath

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Auto-Inlay Toolpaths with multiple option types

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V-Carve/Engraving Toolpath

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3D VCarving with single and multiple cutters

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Flat Bottom VCarving

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Fluting Toolpath

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Ramp Options

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Randomized Texture Toolpath

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Use Vectors as Pattern

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Prism Carving Toolpath

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Project Toolpath onto 3D Model

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3D Roughing Toolpath

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Multiple Z Level and 3D Raster

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3D Finishing Toolpath

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Raster or Offset strategy

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Production Plate / Merge Text Layout

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Create Merged Toolpaths

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Rapid Plunge Gap Height option

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Tool Database – User definable

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Form Cutters – User definable cutter shapes

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Auto-Recalculate All Toolpaths

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Vector Selector – Associate with Toolpath

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Multi-color 3D Toolpath Preview

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Toolpath 3D Preview with Material & Fill color

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2D Wireframe Toolpath Preview with cutter direction

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2D Solid Color Toolpath Preview

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Estimate Machining Times

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Wrapped Rotary Axis Postprocessor Support

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Standard Postprocessors for most CNC Machines

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Tape Splitting for large files

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ATC – Auto Tool Change Support

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Configurable postprocessor

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Job Setup Sheets

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Other Functionality

64-Bit Support

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Gadget- Scripting Support

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Printing of 2D and 3D Views

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