tutorials

[Bubbabear]

I found these tutorials to be very helpful. They were donated by Jeff_birt and
mtylerfl. If there are anymore please notify me and I will add them to these and hopefully we can get a great listing of just tutorials in one thread

http://www.carvewright.com/tutorials...mid=1196138548

and of course the new Tips & Tricks

http://www.carvewright.com/tutorials.html

http://www.carvewright.com/tips.html


Thanks
Craig

[mtylerfl]

I found these tutorials to be very helpful. They were donated by Jeff_birt and
mtylerfl. If there are anymore please notify me and I will add them to these and hopefully we can get a great listing of just tutorials in one thread...

http://www.carvewright.com/tips.html?jmid=1196138548

http://www.carvewright.com/tutorials.html


Thanks
Craig

Hi Craig,

The two links (shown above) will already display a complete list of, and access to, all the current Tutorials and Tips and Tricks posted on the CarveWright website.

[Jeff_Birt]

I think Craig had a good idea: a single place to find links to tutorials related to the CW machine or Designer software. I have stickied this post so it will stay on top the list and make it easy for folks to find.

If you know of a tutorial that you think should be included just post it here. From time to time I'll compile the individual posts into a single one to make it easier to search through.

[mtylerfl]

Here's links to some other great (free) tutorials...

How to Use Pattern Outline and Cut Path
PDF Based Tutorial by Bob Hill
http://www.allcw.com/files/Download/Outline-Cut-Tutorial.pdf

An Apple Box Project and Tutorial
PDF Based Tutorial by Jeff Birt
http://www.allcw.com/files/Patterns/apple_box.zip

Setting Up CorelDraw (video)
by Jon Jantz
http://www.allcw.com/files/Download/Corel-settings.avi

How to Import/Export Patterns (video)
by Jon Jantz
http://www.allcw.com/files/Download/import-export.avi

[Jeff_Birt]

Thanks Micheal, I like the format you listed them with too, may we co-opt it as the standard format for this post?

[mtylerfl]

Thanks Micheal, I like the format you listed them with too, may we co-opt it as the standard format for this post?

Hi Jeff,

Yes, that's perfectly fine by me!

Might want to list the "non-free" ones, too. Those are excellent also, and are well worth the moola. (for example: Jon's CorelDraw Sign Tutorial for $10.00)

[Bubbabear]

Jeff you do it and set it however is best. I just wanted us to have a good place for all of these great pieces of help. I have spent all evening looking at these. If either of you wish to set up A hole different one and in a better format it will tickle me pink.

Having surgery on my main arm next week so I see several days of time to read great writings and watch great videos

and since I am not left handed and cant type left handed happy holidays to all

[TIMCOSBY]

with one finger like i it doesn't matter left or right.... good luck with the surgery.

[Bubbabear]

tim thanks. as you can tell by my typing i already use the "bible method"

Seek and ye shall find

[Jon Jantz]

Link to the Main Tutorial Page
http://www.allcw.com/Tutorials.html

Link to the Page with Jeff's Free Applebox Tutorial
http://www.allcw.com/Projects.html

[jhennessey]

Where is a tutorial on centerline. I bought it, activated it, it shows on my license list, but I can't figure out how to use/start/find it.

[Jeff_Birt]

http://www.carvewright.com/cms/tutorials, from the support section of the main CW website (carvewright.com). About the forth one down, deals with text. The software users guide (help file) is also very helpful.

[jhennessey]

Thanks Jeff, As I said "Bonehead question" I now realize Centerline is not a program or module, simply a tool add-on. Thanks for your response

[Jeff_Birt]

NP, there is a whole lot of new information to wrap your head around at first.

[Baumer]

I can hear what he's saying but can't see any vidio. I got a brand new comp with all the vidio stuff as far as I know. I got Window media player. I got the adobe player . I got flash player, and a few more ,,, but no vidio when I try to play vidio. ??????

Baumer

[mtylerfl]

Where is a tutorial on centerline. I bought it, activated it, it shows on my license list, but I can't figure out how to use/start/find it.

To use the Centerline, just click on the Text Tool (the BIG letter "T") then click on your board and type whatever you want in the pop-up window - select the font and select the radio button for "Centerline" and you're finished. You'll see it's pretty easy and straightforward.

[Dhaffner]

Installing/Fixing/Using and Making Dingbat fonts (PDF)
by Doug Haffner

http://home.mchsi.com/~dhaffner/dingbat_tutorial_1.pdf

[Bubbabear]

Nice find dhaffner.

Thanks

[hotpop]

Really a nice tutorial Doug. Thanks!

[mtylerfl]

Yes, Doug - excellent tutorial! Love the format and the fun "Marvel comic" style of presentation. Very, very enjoyable and informative!

[Don Butler]

I am unable to see any video in either of the two 'videos' above. I do get the audio portion

I tried to play it with several video players. I have a new, very fast computer and a broadband connection.

???????

Don

[Jon Jantz]

Don, if you are talking about my two videos and you are getting only audio and not the video, you need to download the 'codecs' for Windows Media Player. They are available here... http://www.techsmith.com/download/codecs.asp and you can click on 'Download TSCC Codec' and then select 'Run'.

Should get you fixed up! You can email me if you have any more problems...

Thanks,
Jon

[CraigR]

I found another place for some good tutorials.
http://wood-carving-machine-tips.com/Videos/Video1.html

[FiddlemakerMills]

Thanks Craig I will go check it out.

Carl

[Chief]

I found these tutorials to be very helpful. They were donated by Jeff_birt and
mtylerfl. If there are anymore please notify me and I will add them to these and hopefully we can get a great listing of just tutorials in one thread

http://www.carvewright.com/tutorials...mid=1196138548

and of course the new Tips & Tricks

http://www.carvewright.com/tutorials.html

http://www.carvewright.com/tips.html


Thanks
Craig


My computer said that the file couldn't be found on the Internet.

Chief

[want2b]

Also tried all 3 links and none worked, first one Explorer showed a failure, the next 2 both came back with a mesage from the Carvewright site of Err 404 the page can't be found.
Rick H.

[Kenm810]

Guys that post is over a year old, and may be unusable.

Try this one http://www.carvewright.com/cms/customer_service

[Bowengg]

For some unknown reason I can't download or view PDF files. Anyone have any ideas?

thanks
Gordon

[cnsranch]

Do you have Adobe Reader? If not, you can get it for free on the 'net.

[Bowengg]

Yeah ... got adobe. At least I did....

I better check, my computer has been doing some strange stuff lately.

Thanks

[AskBud]

We have not bumped this thread for a while, so I thought I would link to my Download listings.
AskBud
http://www2.wcoil.com/~nharbison/cw-askbud%20downloads.htm

[AskBud]

Here is my latest 142 MB ZIPPED AVI lesson. It's titled "Making a Complex Pattern".
I begin by using the Scanning Probe to make the first item and progress from there.
http://www2.wcoil.com/~nharbison/CW-Making%20a%20Complex%20Pattern.zip
AskBud

[cnsranch]

Thanks, Bud - that's a good one.

[AskBud]

Thanks,
I just make another one today. I wake up with ideas and just run with them!
Hopefully LHR will take the hint and provide Gradients, of all sorts, on the "Select Surface" Icon. It would be so much better/easier.
The new lesson is titled: "Making a Triangle with a Gradient or Taper".
It's in my "Download" section, below, for everyones use.
AskBud

[lynnfrwd]

Hopefully LHR will take the hint

Please remember that we have a "CarveWright Designer Wishlist (http://forum.carvewright.com/showthread.php?1722-CarveWright-Designer-wishlist&highlight=wish+list)" thread that you can use for suggestions to LHR. We do not get to monitor every thread or every post on the forum. It helps if you post your suggestions or requests there.

Tip: If there is a certain thread you are interested in always getting notification of when a post is made to that thread, just SUBSCRIBE to that thread. Go to that thread; click on "Thread Tools" in the light gray bar at the beginning of the thread; then select "Subscribe to this Thread". You can specify method of notification and frequency of notification.

[AskBud]

Lynn,
Sorry if I hit a nerve!
Several of us have suggested gradients/tapers be included in these options.
One of my posts is this link:
http://forum.carvewright.com/showthread.php?1722-CarveWright-Designer-wishlist&p=117821#post117821
It was not so much to use my data as it was to provide a comprehensive Gradient/Taper selection within the options.
AskBud

[lynnfrwd]

You didn't hit a nerve. That's just generally the only thread engineers watch regularly unless I or someone else checking forum bring a thread to their attention.

[AskBud]

My "Download" section, below, has a new 101 MB AVI lesson on one way to "Search the Pattern Sharing Depot"
AskBud

[AskBud]

My "download" link, below, now has a short lesson on "Conforming Vectors".
AskBud

[eelamb]

Thanks Bud all your lessons are very much appreciated. I have used many of them and refer to them at times for refresher.

[AskBud]

There are now 2 new lessons in my "Download" link, below.
They are titled "Connected Lines project" - 1 and 2.
AskBud

[AskBud]

There is now a lesson titled "Drilled Holes and Making Mass Changes" in my "Download" link below.
AskBud

[AskBud]

There is a new lesson titled "Understand and Modify a MPC" added 1/26/2011 to my "Download" link below.
AskBud

[AskBud]

There is a new lesson titled "Pattern Depot Searching" added 1/26/2011 to my "Download" link below.

This lesson shows how we may concentrate our Pattern depot searches to eliminate many of the junk/unwanted/un-needed items.
AskBud

Here are the steps, in a nut-shell, using the word "Rose" as my example.
1) Start by accessing the pattern depot.
2) Click on "Advanced Search".
3) Place check marks on the following: Product title, Short description, Detailed description, and the circle for "Any word".
4) Now, begin your word with Double Quotes, type the word, enter one space, and end with a Double Quote. Example: "rose "
5) Next, begin your search.
Note:
You may add a space to the beginning if you wish to make sure the text must begin
as you need. In this example a space prior to the "R" accomplishes this task, and eliminates rose which is in the center of another word.
You may also include other words (each in quotes) to find variations or other key words.
Enjoy, AskBud

[AskBud]

http://forum.carvewright.com/showthread.php?17555-need-some-help-and-advice&p=147708#post147708
The link, above, is the thread from which this lesson titled "Molding Knife Template" derived. The lesson is in my "Download" link below.

Lucas was trying to make a template which would be used by another machine to mill a piece of metal for yet another machine.
AskBud

[AskBud]

I have just added Adobe PE9 Lesson links to my Download link below.
I've reviewed several and they look good.
AskBud

[AskBud]

I have just added a new lesson to my "Download" link below. It is titled "Pattern Editor (Quick Look) Part-3". The file size is 409 MB.
I'll also put the direct link to this lesson here:
http://www2.wcoil.com/~nharbison/CW-Quick%20Look%20at%20Pattern%20Editor-Part-3.zip
I think you will find it useful!
AskBud

[mtylerfl]

Thank you, Bud!

[dltccf]

I haven't subscribed to the project of the month yet, but it is on my Christmas list. But in the mean time, I have been clicking on the "try" for past POMs and treating them as tutorials. I go through the PDFs and find a wealth of hints from how Michael describes how he goes about making and finishing his projects. Thanks, Michael. Well done.

In several he mentions he uses the radial bristle discs with his dremel. I went to the mcmaster site and was about to order some but was wondering how long they last so I could determine how many I should order. Does anyone know how much usage you get out of those discs?

thanks,
dave

[chebytrk]

Kinda depends on the size of the project. I just ordered some from Otto Frei. I use 3-4 bristles together at a time and they usually last me long enough for 3-4 projects. They work very good for me. I order the red ones.

[mtylerfl]

I haven't subscribed to the project of the month yet, but it is on my Christmas list. But in the mean time, I have been clicking on the "try" for past POMs and treating them as tutorials. I go through the PDFs and find a wealth of hints from how Michael describes how he goes about making and finishing his projects. Thanks, Michael. Well done.

In several he mentions he uses the radial bristle discs with his dremel. I went to the mcmaster site and was about to order some but was wondering how long they last so I could determine how many I should order. Does anyone know how much usage you get out of those discs?

thanks,
dave

Hi Dave,

Thank you. That is a great resource for you, and am very pleased the tutorials have been helpful. I always tell folks "You'll learn a ton about your machine and Designer layout techniques by doing the POM's!" Many users have called or emailed letting me know how much that has helped reduce their learning curve and also open their mind to the possibilities these wonderful machines offer the woodworker.

As Jerry mentioned, Otto Frei is another source for the 3M Discs (I think they might be a little lower priced than McMaster, too). The Red ones are 220-grit. I also order the Yellow ones (80-grit). Makes initial cleanup a little faster, then you can follow-up with the 220-grit if necessary. I've developed a "light touch" with the 80-grit, so I don't use the 220-grit as often as I used to.

Thanks again for the kind words. The POM Subscription will make a nice Christmas gift for you!

[AskBud]

WOW, 2 new lesson in less than 20 hours!
My newest lesson, titled "Cut Path v/s Pierced Option" is now listed in my "Download" link below.
I think it may save some 1/8" cutting bits, and lessen the amount of fire wood some produce!
AskBud

[dltccf]

I just looked at Otto Frei. Would you recommend getting the kit http://www.ottofrei.com/store/product.php?productid=8421&cat=1361&page=1 or just ordering the 80 and 220 because we probably won't need the other 4 grits? how many do you typically order at a time and how long do they last?

dave


Hi Dave,

Thank you. That is a great resource for you, and am very pleased the tutorials have been helpful. I always tell folks "You'll learn a ton about your machine and Designer layout techniques by doing the POM's!" Many users have called or emailed letting me know how much that has helped reduce their learning curve and also open their mind to the possibilities these wonderful machines offer the woodworker.

As Jerry mentioned, Otto Frei is another source for the 3M Discs (I think they might be a little lower priced than McMaster, too). The Red ones are 220-grit. I also order the Yellow ones (80-grit). Makes initial cleanup a little faster, then you can follow-up with the 220-grit if necessary. I've developed a "light touch" with the 80-grit, so I don't use the 220-grit as often as I used to.

Thanks again for the kind words. The POM Subscription will make a nice Christmas gift for you!

[henry1]

Here's links to some other great (free) tutorials...

How to Use Pattern Outline and Cut Path
PDF Based Tutorial by Bob Hill
http://www.allcw.com/files/Download/Outline-Cut-Tutorial.pdf

An Apple Box Project and Tutorial
PDF Based Tutorial by Jeff Birt
http://www.allcw.com/files/Patterns/apple_box.zip

Setting Up CorelDraw (video)
by Jon Jantz
http://www.allcw.com/files/Download/Corel-settings.avi

How to Import/Export Patterns (video)
by Jon Jantz
http://www.allcw.com/files/Download/import-export.avi
I downloaded this and witch vidio setting do you have when bud download they all open up can't open for vidio only audio

[mtylerfl]

I just looked at Otto Frei. Would you recommend getting the kit http://www.ottofrei.com/store/product.php?productid=8421&cat=1361&page=1 or just ordering the 80 and 220 because we probably won't need the other 4 grits? how many do you typically order at a time and how long do they last?

dave

Hi Dave,

The kit has a lot of items you won't use (400-grit and the pumice...no good for wood). I usually order a couple dozen of the 80 and 220 at a time. (Ordering mainly only 80-grit now, since I hardly use the 220-grit and have plenty on hand already). I average maybe 3 to 5 projects from a stack of three discs on the mandrel. Be sure to order a couple mandrels...I have a mandrel setup with the 80-grit and another with the 220-grit, always ready to go.

[mtylerfl]

I downloaded this and witch vidio setting do you have when bud download they all open up can't open for vidio only audio


Hi Henry,

If your Windows Media Player is up-to-date, it should play all the videos alright. Check and see if your Media Player needs an update.

[AskBud]

I have just added a lesson titled "Without Pattern Editor-Part-1-Mountains" to my "Download" link below.

It is produced to assist those that do not have Pattern Editor (PE), or can not apply PE to the pattern involved. The aim of the lesson is to help you remove unwanted mountains from within a given pattern. Michael Tyler suggested that I make the video, as It would be a good concept for all to see.
AskBud

[dltccf]

Thanks, that will be perfect. I had gotten myself a sanding mop from Kilngspore and it was working great, but I kept thinking, "wouldn't it be great to have a small version of this to get in the little places" then I saw your Dremel with that on in the POM and knew it was just what I was looking for.


Hi Dave,

The kit has a lot of items you won't use (400-grit and the pumice...no good for wood). I usually order a couple dozen of the 80 and 220 at a time. (Ordering mainly only 80-grit now, since I hardly use the 220-grit and have plenty on hand already). I average maybe 3 to 5 projects from a stack of three discs on the mandrel. Be sure to order a couple mandrels...I have a mandrel setup with the 80-grit and another with the 220-grit, always ready to go.

[AskBud]

I have produced a new 575 MB lesson titled "Pierced carving-How I made it". It's in my "Download" link, below.

I show the design process and how I added a pocket hanger to the product to hold various sheets of colored paper which may be changed as the church seasons change.
AskBud

[eelamb]

Thanks Bud, I will have to download the file and watch it.

[AskBud]

I have produced a new 129 MB lesson titled "Pattern Editor-Crop Tool". It's in my "Download" link, below.

This zipped AVI lesson shows how the "Pattern Editor" (PE) Crop Tool may save time and effort eliminating the background area/noise from an item scanned by the probe, as well as some scanned photos.

My previous PE lessons you see the timely complexities that may be encountered, thus, this new lesson may be a boon!
AskBud

[Kenm810]

I just Down-loaded your New Lesson "Pattern Editor - Crop Tool" and wanted to say how much I/We appreciate
your efforts and time spent in making these Tutorials for the folks out here. I'll be watching it tonight when I get Home!

[AskBud]

My "Download" link, below, has a new lesson titled "MPC-Bit Confirmation".
Related lessons are titled "Understand and Modify a MPC" and "Bit Verification - Problem".
AskBud

[AskBud]

My "Download" link, below, has a new lesson titled "Equal Space Stars on a Field".
It gives some insight on how to shorten the process of adding and placing each item (star). It also show how to recover from a potential problem. I left it in the lesson rather than hiding my mistake from you, as it's part of the learning curve.
AskBud

[easybuilt]

Thanks Bud! I just watched your crop tool lesson, it was simple and I learned a lot. Thanks for taking the time to create these.

[gregsolano]

My "Download" link, below, has a new lesson titled "Equal Space Stars on a Field".
It gives some insight on how to shorten the process of adding and placing each item (star). It also show how to recover from a potential problem. I left it in the lesson rather than hiding my mistake from you, as it's part of the learning curve.
AskBud

I am downloading now but looks like my earlier post inspired this lesson, Thanks for keeping the lessons coming!

[AskBud]

My downloads are all free via the CarveWright forum.

Those of you that have a slow internet connection, or just want to obtain my current set of lessons outside of the download process, may contact me via this link.
http://www2.wcoil.com/~nharbison/order%20dvd.htm

This linked page shows the current price for a data disc of AVI lessons about standard computer questions (see list included), or the option to special order the current list of CW lessons.
AskBud

[AskBud]

There are several Tutorials about Pattern Editor ,in PDF format, that are good for the member that is new to the process.
AskBud

http://www.carvewright.com/downloads/tips/CarveWrightTips&Tricks_July08.pdf

http://www.carvewright.com/downloads/tips/CarveWrightTips&Tricks_Aug08.pdf

http://www.carvewright.com/downloads/tips/CarveWrightTips&Tricks_Oct09.pdf

[AskBud]

My "Download" link, below, has a new 436 MB lesson titled "Changing the Countertop Saver MPC".
This lesson covers how to convert the original MPC from a single carving of the item to one that will carve two of the products on one board.
AskBud
http://www2.wcoil.com/~nharbison/CW-Changing the Countertop Saver MPC.zip


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[AskBud]

http://forum.carvewright.com/images/icons/icon1.png Pockets and Conforming Vectors


http://forum.carvewright.com/images/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by lynnfrwd http://forum.carvewright.com/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://forum.carvewright.com/showthread.php?p=171975#post171975)
When doing a carve region (raster) it is always based on the center of the bit. This is for both 1/16" (less obvious) and/or 3/16" (more obvious) carving bits, as we use in the machine. The customer must make adjustments in their design to compensate for this.


Thank you for the reply.
Armed with this information, I have made a new 436 MB Zipped AVI lesson titled "Pockets & Conforming Vectors".
It covers this information and points to Michael Tyler's two Video Tips & Tricks (Issues 35 & 36), about Pockets, as well.
AskBud
http://www2.wcoil.com/~nharbison/CW-... Vectors.zip (http://www2.wcoil.com/~nharbison/CW-Pockets and Conforming Vectors.zip)

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[AskBud]

Thank to the questions from Leo, I developed a 740 MB AVI lesson titled "Rotating a Large Sign Design".
It is intended to show concepts, rather than the only way to accomplish the task at hand.
This link lists many lessons and sub-links =>> http://www2.wcoil.com/~nharbison/cw-askbud downloads.htm
is also a standard link in my signature section below.
AskBud

[AskBud]

Thanks to staang, I have developed this new AVI lesson titled "Connected Lines project-3".
AskBud
http://www2.wcoil.com/~nharbison/CW-Connected%20Lines%20Project-3.zip

[ktjwilliams]

Thx for all UR great work Bud !!!!

Kevin

[AskBud]

OK,
Here is the link to my 158 MB AVI Lesson titled "Modify the K of C MPC".
AskBud
http://www2.wcoil.com/~nharbison/CW-...K of C MPC.zip (http://www2.wcoil.com/~nharbison/CW-Modify the K of C MPC.zip)

[AskBud]

I've been removing my patterns from the library section and placing (organizing) then outside of the CW software, in order to speed up the Designer and Editor process. I was getting too many crash situations with my mass of patterns.

Since I was doing this process, I still wanted a way to view the patterns as if they resided in the library. As I worked through this organization, I decided to build a new 286 MB zipped AVI lesson titled "Organize - part 3".
AskBud
http://www2.wcoil.com/~nharbison/CW-Organize-part 3.zip

[unknowncarver]

I've been removing my patterns from the library section and placing (organizing) then outside of the CW software, in order to speed up the Designer and Editor process. I was getting too many crash situations with my mass of patterns.

Since I was doing this process, I still wanted a way to view the patterns as if they resided in the library. As I worked through this organization, I decided to build a new 286 MB zipped AVI lesson titled "Organize - part 3".
AskBud
http://www2.wcoil.com/~nharbison/CW-Organize-part 3.zip (http://www2.wcoil.com/%7Enharbison/CW-Organize-part%203.zip)

Great idea using hyperlinks in a word document. I just wish designer allowed for preview icons or a better library system for mpc and ptn formats. This would still take a lot of time to do thousands of patterns accumulated.

[AskBud]

http://forum.carvewright.com/images/icons/icon1.png Loading Images while in Pattern Editor



http://forum.carvewright.com/images/misc/quote_icon.png
Howdy, I just bought Pattern Editor for my second hand Carvewright, and I'm trying to load images that are JPG.
I only get the selection for mpw and ptn images. I checked in the help and read this:
"1) Go to the ��File�� menu and select ��Open��.
2) Browse to where you have the particular image saved. ��The software default setting has it looking for MPW file types. ��MPW files are basic artwork files that the software uses. ��This can be changed to other file types, such as JPEG, GIF, BMP, or PNG file types. "

My version is 1.182 BUild 9788
Any suggestions would be appreciated, Thank You in advance,
MKBart

Originally Posted by badbert
I was trying to help...I am not trying to interfere... But hopefully I can teach an old dog a new trick so to speak. When you click open, navigate to the folder where you have your image stored. You will not be able to see your files, because it is looking for PTN or MPW files. But an old DOS prompt still works in Window 7! Simply type *** (shift + 8 three times) and press enter. Now you can choose the image to open! TRY IT!!



It works! However just to fine tune the instructions a smidge, I'll add/modify this.

While you have pattern Editor activated, click open, and navigate to the folder where you have your image stored.
You will not be able to see your files, because it is looking for PTN or MPW files.
Drop down to the File-name section and use an old DOS prompt which still works in Window 7! Simply type *** (shift + 8 three times) and press enter.
Now you can choose the image to open with a double-click! From there you may edit as you like.
AskBud

Linked below, is a 208 MB AVI lesson titled "Pattern Editor Part-4" which cover this unique question and suggestions.
AskBud
http://www2.wcoil.com/~nharbison/CW-Pattern Editor Part-4.zip

[AskBud]

I'll begin by stating that Centerline text is dependant upon the font selected for its original carve depth. Increasing or decreasing the text size also changes that original depth, as will applying the BOLD setting.
When applying Conforming Vectors to this text, so that it will carve in a carve region or on a pattern you will find other little road-blocks. You could get an error message because the combined depth is too deep, or the moving parts may strike a higher surface. Each bit has an assigned limit that the software is programmed to consider. Sometimes a few of us assign a different bit to avoid the error, and then substitute the bit we desire (this is done at our personal risk, until LHR adds bits to the selection or modifies the bit standard maximum depth of carve).
This 266 MB lesson is developed to explain one way to resolve an error when using Conforming Vectors on the given text on a specific design.
AskBud
http://www2.wcoil.com/~nharbison/CW-Conforming%20Vector%20Error.zip

[badbert]

Thanks Bud!!

[AskBud]

I've just added a new 127 MB zipped lesson in my "Download" link below. It is titled "3D Revolve Tool-Part-1".
AskBud

[lynnfrwd]

You are awesome!!


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[easybuilt]

Nice job on the 3D revolve tool lesson Bud!

[TerryT]

Thanks Bud, I hope everyone realizes what a great resource your AVI lessons are!

[AskBud]

My 2nd 3D lesson may be found in my "Download" link below. Its title is "3D Tilt Tool-Part-1".

It is able to accomplish the straight line slope we have wished for in lieu of using the curved Dome application that came with the original designer software.
AskBud

[CNC Carver]

Thanks Bud you are going to be on leasons overload. I'm glad cause it will show us all the cool things we can do with the new software! :)

[ladjr]

Thanks Bud your help is appreicated. You make is seem simple.

[cestout]

Thanks Bud!!
Clint

[AskBud]

My 3rd 3D software lesson is titled "3D Extrude Tool-Part-1", and is found in my "Download" link below.

The Extrude tool is used to generate a surface inside a closed figure by carving a custom profile along a linear path.
AskBud

[Ton80]

Bud, you are the MAN! Thanks so much for posting these tutorials. I am getting ready to watch the latest with my morning coffee.

[AskBud]

My "Download" link, below, now has a 158 MB lesson titled "2D Copy Offset Tool-Part-1".
AskBud

[AskBud]

My "Download" link, below, now has a 90.5 MB lesson titled "2D Offset Path Tool-Part-1".
AskBud

[ladjr]

Thanks Bud the Lessons are great

[gapdev]

I was looking at Bud's 2D Copy Offset tutorial. Thanks Bud, Your videos are much appreciated.

I said to myself, "Wow, that is a great new feature". Then I thought, "Wait, we have to pay $200 for that".

I don't want to sound like an ungrateful baboon, because I'll be buying these 2 new add-ons, but shouldn't this "feature" be a part of the base software?

Just saying,

Kenny

[AskBud]

I've just finished this lesson, and it is uploading to my server as I type. In the wee hours of 7/5/2012 my "Download" link will contain the lesson titled "2D Import tracing Image-Part-1".
AskBud

[mtylerfl]

I was looking at Bud's 2D Copy Offset tutorial. Thanks Bud, Your videos are much appreciated.

I said to myself, "Wow, that is a great new feature". Then I thought, "Wait, we have to pay $200 for that".

I don't want to sound like an ungrateful baboon, because I'll be buying these 2 new add-ons, but shouldn't this "feature" be a part of the base software?

Just saying,

Kenny

Hi Kenny,

You're not paying $200 for "just that". When you get it running, you'll understand better the new capabilities you'll have...Copy Offset is just a nice convenience to have included in the package, but perhaps the "coolest cool" tool is the Import Tracing Image. Very useful for tracing vectors over an image, especially if you also have the 3D Suite for Puffing, Sweeps, Extrudes and Tilts of the modeled/traced vectors!

[ladjr]

I've just finished this lesson, and it is uploading to my server as I type. In the wee hours of 7/5/2012 my "Download" link will contain the lesson titled "2D Import tracing Image-Part-1".
AskBud

Bud I was trying to view @D Import Tracing and can't find it.

Thanks

[mtylerfl]

Bud I was trying to view @D Import Tracing and can't find it.

Thanks

Hi Leo,

The file hasn't finished uploading to his website yet. Should be available later on - just keep checking back.

[ladjr]

Hi Leo,

The file hasn't finished uploading to his website yet. Should be available later on - just keep checking back.

Thanks Mike

[AskBud]

OK folks, it's 7/5/2012 - 12:46 am Ohio time, and the 675 MB lesson titled "2D Import tracing Image-Part-1" is now in my "download" link below. From the size, you now know why it took so long to upload to my server!
AskBud

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[easybuilt]

Thanks Bud for taking the time to do ALL of these! They are great and easy to understand. It helps me to understand the process so much better.
Now get some rest!

[ladjr]

Bud another home run. Great Lesson. I notice your image keeps moving, the image on my screen does the same thing is this a flaw in the program

[AskBud]

Bud another home run. Great Lesson. I notice your image keeps moving, the image on my screen does the same thing is this a flaw in the programI'm not sure what is causing this. I think, as Michael said I/we may need to change some settings. I hope it's not a low quality video card!
I'm not going to fight that battle just now, as I'm having too much fun learning the software functions! I have other PCs so sometime I'll see how things react on those, before I start deciding my plan of action.
AskBud

[mtylerfl]

Bud another home run. Great Lesson. I notice your image keeps moving, the image on my screen does the same thing is this a flaw in the program


I'm not sure what is causing this. I think, as Michael said I/we may need to change some settings. I hope it's not a low quality video card!
I'm not going to fight that battle just now, as I'm having too much fun learning the software functions! I have other PCs so sometime I'll see how things react on those, before I start deciding my plan of action.
AskBud

Hi Guys,

In the View Menu, you will see the item "Toggle Auto-Re-Render". This causes Designer to re-render the display after each change in the layout window (and is normally desirable). When tracing an image, this is quite distracting, so the solution is to simply turn that off while tracing. After it is toggled off, the display won't be "jumpy" anymore. (You can turn it back on after you're done tracing.)

[AskBud]

Hi Guys,

In the View Menu, you will see the item "Toggle Auto-Re-Render". This causes Designer to re-render the display after each change in the layout window (and is normally desirable). When tracing an image, this is quite distracting, so the solution is to simply turn that off while tracing. After it is toggled off, the display won't be "jumpy" anymore. (You can turn it back on after you're done tracing.)Thanks Michael,
That seems to do the trick!
Just below that Icon, is the Perspective Icon which you also suggested turning off. I also noted that when you shut down Designed, and restart, those two settings return to the "ON" setting.
AskBud

[mtylerfl]

Thanks Michael,
That seems to do the trick!
Just below that Icon, is the Perspective Icon which you also suggested turning off. I also noted that when you shut down Designed, and restart, those two settings return to the "ON" setting.
AskBud

Hi Bud,

Yes, those settings do return to the default (toggled on) on re-start. My personal preference would be that my settings would be "remembered" for the next time I start the software (for example I normally turn off the Board Texture, Perspective View, and Labels with each new project). However, all things considered, it may be best that settings like that are not remembered, to avoid possible confusion to some users.

A tip from Chris Lovchik regarding having Designer always open with a plain brown board is to create our own graphic "Board Texture" of just the plain brown color (or any color you wish) and set that as the default in the menu Edit/Board Settings/Stain/Finish. That way, Designer would open with the plain board "texture" with each start-up. I think you may have a tutorial on the procedure (and the proper naming convention) for creating and using custom background graphics as a board texture. Actually, I don't recall for sure if you do have a video, but the procedure has been discussed on the forum a few times.

Thank you so much for cranking out these new tutorials! They are informative and fun to watch!

[Ton80]

I'm getting used to waking up to have my morning coffee to the soothing sounds of Bud! Keep 'em coming! This is the one I've been waiting for ( Image Trace ) and is the feature that will determine if I purchase the package... Thanks again for all your effort!!

[ladjr]

Bud and Micheal

Thanks for answering my flicker question.

[brdad]

I'm getting used to waking up to have my morning coffee to the soothing sounds of Bud! Keep 'em coming! This is the one I've been waiting for ( Image Trace ) and is the feature that will determine if I purchase the package... Thanks again for all your effort!!

That seemed like a big part to me as well, but after watching the tutorial I think I can just keep loading my image as a new board texture like I have been doing and trace over that.

The offsets are a nice feature, but I can lay out a hundred evenly-spaced vectors using copy and paste in two or three minutes. Being able to make adjustments to one and having it change all of them is a nice feature, but there are times when it would be nice to disable that as well, for instance if you wanted every 5th hole in a series to be larger than the others.

I can only swing enough money for one of the packages, and then only if I can find some value for me in it. I don't think it'll be the 2D one at this point, so I'll have to look more into the 3D features.

[lynnfrwd]

My 2nd 3D lesson may be found in my "Download" link below. Its title is "3D Tilt Tool-Part-1".

It is able to accomplish the straight line slope we have wished for in lieu of using the curved Dome application that came with the original designer software.
AskBud

Thanks Bud, I am learning the new tools through your lessons and I sent the link to all of my customer service reps, so they could learn how to use (and support) it too.

One other thing I noticed on this lesson and I thought you were headed there, but you didn't quite go there. You tried to tilt your wind pattern to the same slope as the textured rectangle slope by using Merge > Additive, but it picked up the textured pattern, which you didn't want. You could use that same tilt tool and tilt the wind pattern (just as you tilted the rectangle) and not have gotten the texturing on your pattern.

Lynn

[AskBud]

Lynn,
Your "Tilt" point is well taken, and we all need to note your suggestion.
AskBud

[mtylerfl]

Thanks Bud, I am learning the new tools through your lessons and I sent the link to all of my customer service reps, so they could learn how to use (and support) it too.

One other thing I noticed on this lesson and I thought you were headed there, but you didn't quite go there. You tried to tilt your wind pattern to the same slope as the textured rectangle slope by using Merge > Additive, but it picked up the textured pattern, which you didn't want. You could use that same tilt tool and tilt the wind pattern (just as you tilted the rectangle) and not have gotten the texturing on your pattern.

Lynn

I noticed that too, but just assumed Bud was intentionally showing us the method he did. I probably would have used the tilt on the wind ptn, but there is more than 'one way to skin a cat' as we are all learning!

I spoke to Bud earlier today again - he tutored me a little on the "think out loud" approach to making tutorials. He is a MASTER at that and is one reason we all enjoy the videos so much - we can tell exactly what he's thinking as he guides us through the tutorials!

[AskBud]

This 494 MB lesson titled "2D-3D Rotary Jig Application-Part-1" is now in my "Download" link below.

My target is/was the folks that have or want a Rotary Jig, however, other members will see some of the new software applications as well. I applied both the 2D Copy Offset tool as well as the 3D Extrude Tool. I also used the Make Pattern function several times.
AskBud

[seathis]

Bud, you are very kind to devote your 4th holiday to helping all of us. Thank you. I'm sure everyone appreciates your help and tutorials.

[ladjr]

Bud

Your last vidieo is great, I have enjoyed all your videos.

Thanks

[AskBud]

This 184 MB lesson titled "3D Puffing Tool-Part-1" is now in my "Download" link below.
AskBud

[jpaluck]

Hey Bud

Thanks for making the tutorials...I wanted to see what the new tools did...too lazy to upgrade.

[AskBud]

This 270 MB lesson titled "3D Revolve Tool Helping Pattern Editor" is now in my "Download" link below.
AskBud

[AskBud]

This 218 MB lesson, titled "2D Copy Offset Tool-Part-2" was prompted by a question from Pete this morning.
One of the things Pete wanted to do was determine how to design a mesh screen effect for a cabinet door.
The lesson is now available in my "Download" link below.
AskBud

[AskBud]

Doc was having problems making line figures in to single connected line objects. he has had lots of help, even folks handing him the end product, However he still has problems with the concept.

Here is a 129 MB lesson using his MPC as the base of the lesson.
It may be found in my "Download" link, below, titled "Connected Lines project-4"
AskBud

[AskBud]

some objects placed on a dome or extrude surface not working well:
While I've been waiting for a call from Clint, I decided to attempt to out guess his needs and turn this question in to a new lesson.

The 337 MB lesson titled "3D Sweep Tool-Part-1" can be found in my "download" link below.
AskBud

[mtylerfl]

Hello,

I finished the "CarveWright 2D Suite Drawing Tools Overview" Tutorial video. There are two versions...one is a streaming video with a Table of Contents (http://www.carvebuddy.com/Videos/CarveWright 2D Suite Drawing Tools Overview July 2012/CarveWright 2D Suite Drawing Tools Overview.html) that makes it convenient to click and go to a section on the video. The other is a downloadable 88 MB WMV (http://www.carvebuddy.com/Videos/CarveWright_2D_Suite_Overview.wmv) that you can store and watch on your own computer. (The WMV filetype doesn't support the Table of Contents function, but you can scroll through the video manually, as normal.)

It has been posted at CarveBuddy and Jason's website (http://cutscarvesandcolors.ning.com/group/sofware_tutorials), so far. I think CarveWright will have it posted soon, as well.

The video covers all five of the main tools included in the CarveWright 2D Suite. The video is about 40 minutes in length and features examples and tips of how each tool can be used.

The five primary tools are:

• Offset Path Tool
• Trim Vector Tool
• Smart Spline Drawing Tool
• Copy-Offset Tool
• Import Tracing Image Function/Tool

[Ton80]

Right ON! Well, since it's about 40 minutes long I'll wait until the morning... sounds like the perfect way to start my day!

[easybuilt]

Very nice job and easy to understand MichaelT. Thanks for making this available to us and I look froward to more in future ones.

[AskBud]

Well done Michael. I'll bet the phones, at LHR will be ringing off the hook very soon.
AskBud

[eelamb]

Well done Michael.

[olsenla]

Great job on the tutorial!! The more I see of these new tools, the more ideas I get that even I might be able to implement.

Thanks again,
Larry

[ladjr]

Well done Micheal, your video has given me more ideas to carve

[mtylerfl]

Thank you all. I'm very glad that the video is helpful!

[AskBud]

Some folks say "I drew a figure, but I want to turn it 90 degrees and it won't let me!"

I made a 236 MB lesson titled "Designer Tip - Keyboard Edge" to help avoid this problem before you begin your design. This is not a must-do thing, but it will sure help keep some people more sane!

I made an earlier lesson titled "Rotate a Connected Line Figure", which shows how to recover if you failed to think ahead on this or some prior similar project.

You will find the lesson in my "Download" link below.
AskBud

[ladjr]

Thanks Bud for another great video.

[AskBud]

I've just developed 2 new lessons, the titles of both begin with "2D Copy Offset - Checker Board". As with all my lessons, just drop down to my "Download" link below, and select the lesson you wish.
AskBud

[ladjr]

Thanks Bud for all the work you do

[stanv77]

Thanks Bud
You do a great job with the tutorials. Well done

[AskBud]

Here is the first in a series, on using 2D & 3D tools to assist in building a pattern. We'll actually be making lots of pattern in order to keep our sanity as we progress. This way we can stop any time we wish and pick up later. As you watch this series you will see why I selected this method. My goal is to keep all work with the CW/LHR software, rather that going to 3rd party software if at all possible. I know we may use other packages, however I'm aiming at the LHR software in particular.

This 438 MB lesson titled "2D-3D Build a Pattern-Part-1" is now in my "Download" link below.
AskBud

[AskBud]

Here is the 2nd in a series, on using 2D & 3D tools to assist in building a pattern. We'll actually be making lots of pattern in order to keep our sanity as we progress. This way we can stop any time we wish and pick up later.
There doesn't seem to be much about 2D or 3D in this lesson, as I sometimes get lost in the process of doing the build and need to keep sane as I work toward my goal. I'll do more in the next session.

This 622 MB lesson titled "2D-3D Build a Pattern-Part-2" is now in my "Download" link below.
AskBud

[AskBud]

Here is the 3rd in a series, on using 2D & 3D tools to assist in building a pattern.
This 622 MB lesson titled "2D-3D Build a Pattern-Part-3" is now in my "Download" link below.
AskBud


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[lynnfrwd]

All of AskBud's videos are now on YouTube under AskBud's CarveWright Videos: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuPGNf9VTXuRJhI16xExxEQ?feature=watch

Subscribe to it for notice of updates.

[morningwood]

none of the tutorials work anymore.hopefully someone can update this tread or delete it.its of no use. thanks mike

[Dale]

Not sure which tutorials you are talking about but the ones at http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuPG...?feature=watch (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuPGNf9VTXuRJhI16xExxEQ?feature=watch) still work.

[mtylerfl]

none of the tutorials work anymore.hopefully someone can update this tread or delete it.its of no use. thanks mike

Yes, please provide the weblink to the page(s) with the tutorials you are having trouble with, so it can be looked into. Thanks!

[cjudas]

Is there an index for Bud's Tutorials on You tube? The ones I have seen are very useful but you have to preview each one to figure out what the topic is.

Thanks,
Chris

[James RS]

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuPGNf9VTXuRJhI16xExxEQ



Is there an index for Bud's Tutorials on You tube? The ones I have seen are very useful but you have to preview each one to figure out what the topic is.

Thanks,
Chris

[lynnfrwd]

Is there an index for Bud's Tutorials on You tube? The ones I have seen are very useful but you have to preview each one to figure out what the topic is.

Thanks,
Chris

I am trying to add a description to each one. For now, his original site is still up:
http://www2.wcoil.com/~nharbison/cw-askbud%20downloads.htm

[cjudas]

Thank you, It makes it much easier knowing what each one's topic is.

Chris Judas

[lynnfrwd]

New landing page for AskBud's videos features listing of titles by software.

http://www.carvewright.com/support-page/getting-started/tutorials/software-tutorials/askbud-video-tutorials/

Connie

[lvwood1212]

Would like to thank the person for all the hard work on tutorials. Its going be be alot easyer to work with them and find things. So thanks so much for all the work.

[lynnfrwd]

I did not watch all of every video, so if you find one that needs another feature listing, let me know.

Thanks. Reorg to tips and tricks in the works.

[tierman]

Thanks for all the work Connie, it makes it much easier to find what you are looking for.

[gman]

I can't seem to be able to access the AskBud tutorials using the download to youtube link. If I pick a tutorial there it never quits loading. What am I doing wrong?

[cedarwoodworks]

Can't get old patterns, that I had purchased, to work in Designer 4. Get to the point of putting in license for each pattern. and it fails. Help
LARRY

[Mugsowner]

I think it is time to get LHR on the phone.

[fwharris]

Can't get old patterns, that I had purchased, to work in Designer 4. Get to the point of putting in license for each pattern. and it fails. Help
LARRY

Go to the manage screen and then the license tab. It will list all of your patterns and project licenses. Select one and you can download it.