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==Protospace VCarve pro Makerspace Client Installation instructions== | ==Protospace VCarve pro Makerspace Client Installation instructions== | ||
Protospace has purchased a license for a Makerspace version of | Protospace has purchased a license for a Makerspace version of VCarve Pro Edition. | ||
This license includes allowing a user to run a VCarve Pro Client at home and then bring in the files to Protospace to output G-CODE and submit to the CNC machines. | |||
Note that this installation will | Note that this installation will allow you to use all functions of VCarve PRO Edition on your PC but it will not export G-CODE. | ||
You must bring this files to a workstation licensed to Protospace and export the G-CODE from there. | |||
The following instructions show you how to install VCarve PRO Edition on your PC, then get licensed as a Client for Protospace. | |||
===Procedure:=== | ===Procedure:=== | ||
'''Step 1)''' - Download the trial version of VCarve: | |||
'''Step 0.1''' | |||
'''Note:''' The latest version of VCarve Pro is 11.5 but they do not have a Makerspace version released so we need to use VCarve Pro version 11.06 that can be downloaded from the Download folder of the classroom computer. VCarveProTrialEditionV11_SetupENU.exe | |||
The link from the Vectric.com site will link to VCarve Pro 11.15 trial to download. (not for Protospace maker license) | |||
'''Step 0.2''' | |||
Set the Date on your Windows computer to 2022-02-05 | |||
Keep the old date until after you have activated the Maker Code assigned to Protospace members. | |||
Go to Step 2 below. | |||
'''Step 1)''' - Download the trial version of VCarve: | |||
https://www.vectric.com/support/makerspace-sign-up and Install it on your PC | |||
'''Step 2)''' - Launch the program and skip through the licensing questions and simply get it installed with a basic 3-axis mill (the default Mill) | '''Step 2)''' - Launch the program and skip through the licensing questions and simply get it installed with a basic 3-axis mill (the default Mill) | ||
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- Enter | - Enter Protospace unique code '''DF826-11F6F-F58EC-E23F9-AF8C9-2926F-45899''' | ||
[[File:VCarve-Licensed.png]] | [[File:VCarve-Licensed.png]] | ||
- Congratulations! You are now ready to run VCarve. | - Congratulations! You are now ready to run VCarve PRO version on your PC/workstation. | ||
- After the modelling/designing is done, transfer this file to Protospace main workstation (upstairs) to finalize your project. | |||
==Creating files== | ==Creating files== | ||
===Working with a 2D Image=== | |||
To setup a 2D image you will need a Bitmap file.</br> | |||
The basic steps are to do the following:</br> | |||
1. Create a new file,</br> | |||
2. setup you material dimensions </br> | |||
3. import the bitmap</br> | |||
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I found this video which explains the process in detail.</br> | |||
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv9vbmvexJc | |||
===Working with a 3D model=== | |||
If you have an stl file and want to import it into VCarve you will need to do the following:</br> | |||
1. Open a new file</br> | |||
2. setup your material dimensions</br> | |||
3. import the STL file. File -> import -> import component 3d model</br> | |||
4. scale and center the model onto your material.</br> | |||
5. Use the 3dModel tools to create the toolpaths.</br> | |||
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There is a video I followed that explains all of these steps. </br> | |||
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X94lQ8_Um1Y | |||