first line of Changelog for 1.175:
"Added Vector Conform feature, which allows vector paths to be mapped to a surface"
This is a feature I requested a while back, but I am lost on how to use it. Anyone familiar with this?
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first line of Changelog for 1.175:
"Added Vector Conform feature, which allows vector paths to be mapped to a surface"
This is a feature I requested a while back, but I am lost on how to use it. Anyone familiar with this?
Hello,
That feature allows a vector (that you have assigned a bit for) to "flow" over contours... and, perhaps most exciting, it allows us to do Centerline text within a Carve Region!!!
Example 1:
1) Make a Carve Region
2) Place some Centerline Text in it
3) You will see that Centerline will now work within the carve region with no risky "workarounds"
Example 2:
1) Create a domed shape
2) Draw some vectors over it
3) Assign a bit to the vector(s)
4) You will see that the depth assigned to the bit will "flow" evenly over irregular shapes/domes/etc.
That was one of the great missing feature of the designer software, thanks for including this!
Hi Pratyeka,
I believe the Conform Vector feature will be an add-on option (like STL,DXF,Centerline, although it will likely be very modestly priced). The newest version of Designer has been programmed to accept the option (similar to what was done in previous versions to be able to accept the other optional add-ons).
It is great that this feature is finally implemented, it is long overdue. But why does it only work in "demo" mode and not allowed to be saved or uploaded on my software. I hope we are not going to have to pay $$$$ for this!
Edit: Missed the last post. That really stinks if we have to pay! This should be considered an improvement on existing software, not an additional feature.
Hello,
The programmers have been very busy making "Demo Modes" to enable users to test/try optional add-on features, which is really nice. I believe we can now "test drive" all the options, including STL, DXF, CenterLine and the new Conform Vectors option.
Thanks MT, that is interesting news.....
AL
MT, I was really really really hoping it was a feed rate slider for Cut Path.........
I did enjoy our over 4 hour converstion.... That has lead me to talking to Mario the Tool Talker Guy a few times.... He is making a production version or a beta version.... I might find myself a tester....
He knows the "Secrets" of the DB 25 Connector on the back of the machine as he is using that to interface the talker... I would love to know the secrets too but that would be a violation of the trust between LHR and Mario so I did not even ask.
I did get LHR's Attention with my last Feed Rate RANT.... So the ball is back in the Programmers Court and I will go back to normal advice giving and get off my soap box.... It could be moisture content of the wood that caused my last 1/8 inch bit to break.... My sign that I cut with the 3/8 inch bit using the Modern Font and Outline sat a week with primer and brown paint. I went to paint the letters last night and the letters were undercut..... ????? The only way the sides of the 3/8 inch bit letters with flush cut sided could become undercut is for the below the surface wood to SHRINK..... I need to find my Moisture Meter and check the boards from my new Wood Source...... A Lumber Mill, selling Kiln Dried wood for 1/2 of my lumber yard.... So that may account for the strange sound doing a cut path at .4 per pass.
Enough of this rant.... Off Topic....
Thanks Buddy,
AL
Mt,
Will this only work with shapes created in designer or will this work over a pattern?
Yes, it works over patterns.
Attachment 39016
Ok so the worm is on the hook and has been dangled out in front of us with the conform vector feature. From what I've been able to pick out of this is that it is not an active feature in the upgrade but will need a code to activate it. Right?
If so what is the guesstimated cost of the new feature?
Question? If you buy a PTN or find one on the forum that was made with the Conform Vector feature, do you need to own the code to use the Pattern?
Michael,
Thanks for the verification on this.. this should add an all new feature for the machine and looking forward to using it..
Side note: Had a great visit (several in fact) with John Cockrell. I know he sure missed meeting up with you in Az last month. Thanks for sending him my way!!
No, because if someone created a pattern with the Conform Vector incorporated in it (something I never even thought to try out), the entire pattern would automatically be converted to a regular raster carve.
Of course, if we're talkin' CenterLine Text in a Carve Region, a raster carve isn't going to be nearly as neat or nice looking as a true vector carve.
Conform is a kick.. Curved routs for guitar frets is now possible!!! not to mention inlays using wood binding and colored epoxy..
LG
I really have to admit, --- I'm a sucker for new up-grade stuff like this
Can't wait for this to be implemented and available. Centerline has been the greatest feature of the CW and Designer and this expands the design features more than anything used to date for me. The mind reels with designs and layers never tried before for fear of messing up a piece while trying to trick the machine. Bring it on . . Please.
I still haven't heard the reply to what the guesstimated cost of the new feature is gonna be, any ideas yet? From what I see like on the shell picture and the text it looks like the carve of the lettering maintains equal depth over the shell carving. Is this correct on what this conform feature does? Thanks
CJ
Even I can see the advantage to that sucker. Take a lot of hard work and made is simple from one program. NICE!
Just got the e-mule about it from LHR. Looks like the cost will be $49.99
I see that LHR came up with a way to carve within a carved area, Great. However, the upgrade should of with the cost of the CenterLine software. I don't see how LHR can justify an additional fifty dollars for a upgrade that should of been with the CenterLine software to begin with. Sorry, but I don't see the value here.
I still say $50 is a lot for a feature that in my opinion should have been present in the software to begin with. One of the main reasons I chose the CW was because the software was more user friendly and all-in-one than the competitors. Now if a person wants all of the software available they should count on $750 over the cost of the machine. So, I'll hold off until I need it. I am glad the solution exists if I do need it some day. Being able to demo the features is a nice thing. Just my opinion.
50.00? sweet, thats less that two new carbide bit's, from a testing stand point we have more man hrs testing it than 50.00 bucks but this is why it's a optional buy. " insert happy face"
Fifty Bucks.... I will be buying it.... It will save me TIME doing the Maltese Cross clocks and this opens the door for some interesting stuff....
I won't defend or complain about the price too much.... It's a Business.... LHR keeping it's doors open is a good thing.... They have a new product.... I want and need it.... I will pay for it......
Just as soon as I get the money..... It has been slow and checking is down to fifty bucks.... But the signs I am painting tonight at 10 PM and cutting tomorrow will help.... Fire stuff has just died.... ???
AL
Gotta get some Nickels to rub together first
Ps Just Confirmed it with CarveWright -- NO Shipping Charge
With Carvers Club Membership -- 10% Off this month = $44.99
Isnt this going to be just an "activation code" like the other software? Are they really charging for shipping too? (ken's pic)
I don't think shipping applies!
If I remember correctly, this is not the first time shipping was listed in error (and refunded post haste).
AskBud
I think it is pure b***t that we have to pay for this feature. It should be included in the centerline text package or if you already own the centerline text package it should be an upgrade. That is the problem with companies today-they dont want to reward loyalty...what a bunch of c**p....keep your software!!!!
You know, now that I think about it, my SUV has a hatch door on the rear, but I have to open and close it manually. I think that GM should add the automatic opener and closer that they now offer on their new models. I'll have to see if they'll do that. Thanks for the idea, Griz64.
Bob Hill
To Al, AskBud, Liquid Guitars and all you other Crazy Carving Guru's.... I can't wait to see what you guy's have created with this new software! Though I only make small embossing plates with Corian to emboss Veg-Tan leather, I leave it up to your knowledgeable hands to show the rest of us what it can do.
I don't believe $50.00 is an unfair price. However, I am a little sceptic when it comes to new version upgrades and software. I rather someone else be the crash test dummy.... I mean beta tester. :)
Again, can't wait and thanks!
Dan, Dan the Leather Man
Hi Dan,
I haven't started any projects yet, But I Have been playing around with a few ideas.
It's got my attention, and I can imagine several project possibilities.
Maybe I'll have more time to work with it this weekend.
I know this point has been made before, but I have seen lots of expensive software packages that you had to pay for updates. Updates are free with designer! Many other software packages charge for additional modules, I don't see any problem with this. Actually I'm happy to pay $50 for the new vector conform feature. However, if it's not worth it to you then you have the option of not buying it.
Im afraid to agree with some since I usually have never had many problems with the CW or software, however in these times I do find the the $50 charge a bit steep and do believe it should have been available with the original Centerline cost.
I think it's really cool, I also have to agree about the cost being a bit high for something we've pretty much already paid for once (if you have centerline text) and we paid a lot for it too. ($100) But I don't think our complaining is going to do any good, and if you don't do a lot of your own design well I guess it really isn't worth the $50, I want to wait and see what others really think of it, and also see if a file can be cut without having it on your computer, such as someone who makes a custom file and sends it to someone else, why couldn't they cut it like they do with centerline text.....
CJ
I've just played with the demo, but I have a small check box next to the "size" boxes with the words Conform next to it. I went entered my text as normal and placed it over a carved area. Just to see how it worked i de-selected to box and the carved text disappeared until I dragged it over a uncarved area. Looks like it works very well in the demo, but I can't save or carve anything yet.
That is a good point.... For someone who is on the fence about the $50.00 could send a file with the text to someone with the tool and let them manipulate the text. Send it back and see if it will cut without buying it.
The Trick is to tell the person the name of the font as if they don't have that font on the tool computer then it will subsutitute..... And as Chris and I found out.... Not tell you it changed the font.... We learned the hard way.... I cut the wrong fonts....
AL