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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?

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    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.
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    That was one of the great missing feature of the designer software, thanks for including this!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pratyeka View Post
    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).
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    Quote Originally Posted by mtylerfl View Post

    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).
    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?
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    Quote Originally Posted by fwharris View Post
    ... 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?
    Hi Floyd,

    Yes, it will require a license similar to STL, DXF, etc.

    Quote Originally Posted by fwharris View Post
    If so what is the guesstimated cost of the new feature?
    I believe the official release/price info is forthcoming very soon.
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    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?
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    Quote Originally Posted by bjbethke View Post
    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?
    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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