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=== VCarve ===
=== VCarve ===
To create designs for routing, we have a makerspace-licensed version of VCarve Pro. This means you can download, install and run VCarve Pro Makerspace Client Edition on your home PC or Laptop. '''For free!'''
To create designs for routing, we have a makerspace-licensed version of VCarve Pro. This means you can download, install and run VCarve Pro Trial Edition on your home PC or Laptop and THEN LOGIN to access the Makerspace License. '''For free!'''


Follow this link to create a Vectric account linked to Protospace: https://portal.vectric.com/organization/shared-invite/X6Ds8uH2G5HfJKP6xjKr Then after installing the free trial and logging in you will have full use of the Makerspace Client version.
Follow this link to create a Vectric account linked to Protospace: https://portal.vectric.com/organization/shared-invite/X6Ds8uH2G5HfJKP6xjKr Then after installing the free trial and logging in you will have full use of the Makerspace version.


Once you've installed Vcarve, you can create files at home then export gcode from the licensed classroom and music workstations at Protospace.
Once you've installed Vcarve, you can create files at home then export gcode from the licensed classroom and music workstations at Protospace.


Tutorial for installing and using VCarve Pro: https://portal.vectric.com/organization/238/makerspaceEntitlement/469
Protospace instructions for installing VCarve Pro on WIndows and Mac: https://forum.protospace.ca/t/vcarve-pro-installation-instructions-mac-and-windows-precix-cnc/11838
 
General tutorials for installing and using VCarve Pro: https://portal.vectric.com/organization/238/makerspaceEntitlement/469


=== Fusion 360 ===
=== Fusion 360 ===
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===== "Logon method is not allowed on this computer" when trying to sign in to the computer with your Protospace username and password =====
===== "Logon method is not allowed on this computer" when trying to sign in to the computer with your Protospace username and password =====
Your account is not authorized/enabled to use this machine, have you taken the training? Did you pay for, attend on time and pass/participate in the training? Were you vetted at the time that you took your training? Did the instructor mark you as Attended? Please [https://my.protospace.ca/training verify your training records on Spaceport] and check in on the forums to update your account.
Your account is not authorized/enabled to use this machine, have you taken the training? Did you pay for, attend on time and pass/participate in the training? Were you vetted at the time that you took your training? Did the instructor mark you as Attended? Please [https://my.protospace.ca/training verify your training records on Spaceport] and check in on the forums to update your account. Also, check the network cable is fully inserted on the PC, the clip on the cable doesn't hold in the network card and the PC may not be on the network and therefore not receive access updates after training, push in to fix,


===== "ESS did not respond to wakeup message" Dialog box appears when starting Mach3. =====
===== "ESS did not respond to wakeup message" Dialog box appears when starting Mach3. =====
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