Thanks for the video. I actually teach a high school automation class with 2 cnc routers in the class. I have a few online students who are not physically in class but remotely log in daily. I was looking for a tutorial to use for my online kids and couldn't find anything from Vectric that did a good job of showing how to trace a bitmap so I started to search a bit to see what else was out in the world. That's how I found your video. You do a good job showing details that is exactly what I was looking for.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Dean, glad you found this video helpful for your students brother!

I always learn something from your videos.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim, glad the videos are helping you! What did you learn from this video?

Thanks for all the videos. I try to watch one everyday. Repeats are great as it drives home major points.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Chuck, you are so welcome my friend.

My neighbor and I are trying learn more about his CNC. We've watched several of your videos and they've been extremely helpful!

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bill. Glad to hear this, thank you. kzread.info?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWZ3MWJtc0RkWWZRQkhCNmJxRUlyTUZzWUtWQXxBQ3Jtc0tscmludHl1a09PMDFoOVNST091MUhmcFJyZVJDdFNSdUkzTC1TZmxiQjBxZ3hvdXN4RmhPZTdVeVBnZkFrOEZrLURxSElXc2tsRFl4aWFHRWVhcTh1YkFWLUZhOU81S3hsU0xMQ2Z5SmtYODdkYjlQbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsienci.com%2F%3Fref%3DIDCWoodcraft

Yet another great video, many thanks Garrett.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Womble! :)

Great video

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

MrLaserdave, glad to hear you enjoyed this one brother!

It took me a while to start to understand all of this bitmap stuff. I can true say. I’m following. 😊thanks. Keep it up. I like a sponge.

@IDCWoodcraft

10 ай бұрын

sfg18b, right on brother! I'm glad the bitmaps are clicking for you. Happy cutting!

Wow...I'm learning a lot on using aspire from you...Thanks a lot...

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Rommel, you are so welcome my friend!

Good morning Garrett, Thanks again. I was having trouble with bitmaps, and with y-this video I think I got it!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Larry, bitmaps are tricky! Glad this video got you all sorted out.

This video just just helped me solve a problem i was having.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Patrick. What problem was that?

@patricklynott9870

2 жыл бұрын

those pesky nodes!

Nice and very educational, love ur crazy story of quitting your job to hunt cactus in AZ

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks One!

Thanks for another one of your GREAT videos Garrett. As I am re-learning VCarve, this video was a huge help !!!👍👍👍👍👍

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! What are you going to be making when you get comfy with your software and CNC?

@markb4656

2 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft Designing a cutting board with a few V Carve inlays and was having a hard time fixing up one of the bitmaps that I chose so that the male inlay stayed intact while doing the V Carve. I have had better results by using the V bit first and then using the clearance endmill.

Excellent training video. Thanks

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Don, you are so welcome brother!

another great video. I use bitmap all the time and you just helped me again.

@michaelzock8332

2 жыл бұрын

are there less features in the drawing mode and using the tootpath tab, as to closing the the drawing tab and opening the toolpath tab. Im not really understanding what is different by using each way. You said the first way was for small corrections and the other is what you should use as the main way.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

He Mike. Bitmaps are awesome. They are just sometimes tricky.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Regarding the tab pull outs...no, it does not affect the features. But it does make your mind-scape more complicated. Work woth one or the other.

Very nice again! Always learning!

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug!!

This is a great video, I figured this one on my own in easel when recreating a bar sign from a movie with lots of detail.

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Kunster. Great job. Easel is a little tougher to work through this method

Thank you Garret for your teachings and your generosity for sharing your knowledge with the rest of the CNC planet. The pace of your videos is just right and clear with explanations. Be blessed. Salutations from France .

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hello France. Another amazing country to join this CNC revolution. You are welcome for any way this stuff helps. Thank you for your compliments

Oops! I almost missed this. Outstanding! Thanks.

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I felt a little like you didn't like me.

Thanks for the shout out.

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

You deserve it. you've helped me

I agree with Slim. I use the "Curve Fit - fit curves to selected vectors" in the Edit Objects section to eliminate a LOT of unnecessary nodes. I did enjoy and learned some new techniques. GREAT JOB! Now how to deal with colors as this video dealt with high contrast images.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary. You know, I have not used that feature so why I never shot a vid on it. I will certainly explain that in the next video appropriate to that. Thank you and SIm

Well done, thanks

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Dennis, you're so welcome, glad it helped!

Another great video. found out about black nodes and how to get rid of them

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ralph. thanks for giving me your ah=ha

A little late but I never miss your video's! Seems I always pick up something I didn't know. You can do an epoxy overlay that looks just like granite. I sold all of them so I can't send you a picture but more are on the way.

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Chevy, I think you need to get one back so you can send me a picture.

@onlyychevys

3 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft I will send you a picture soon!

The Bitmap fading basically controls how light or dark your bit map is shown. It does not effect the outcome. The other thing I would do is select all the vectors, go to convert to curves and try the selections in that panel. It will either remove nodes or add them depending on the picture but the outcome is very good depending on your selection. One thing Garret, perhaps since your in the tooling area could explain the Flat Depth feature rather than having to create another video explaining that.

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

hi Sim. I believe I already responded to this comment but it is not showing that I did. Flat depth was not relevant in this example. that's why I didn;t go there.

@SimPilot-dl8zy

3 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft No problem, I tried that setting on a scrap piece. pretty cool that you can use two bits to achieve something a little more bold.

Sounds fun

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hi LG. Yup...it was a blast!

Thanks!

@fsotcher

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have been trying to work with a bit map for days with no luck. Your video helped me fine the way. Thank you. The help was worth a lot more than the $2. but I can't see how to change it.

@IDCWoodcraft

11 ай бұрын

fsotcher, thank you for the support my friend! I'm glad this one helped you with the bit map issue, I know it can be a pain! Happy cutting!

Do you have a recommendation of a beginning cnc machine? For inlays of coasters and cutting boards. Maybe 12 in x 14 in.

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bruce. I have to say, I never recommend beginner amchines. A person quickly finds they have limited themselves and most of the time, they are not supported by the companies that make them. Also, you will find they are not robust enough to handle even the simplest jobs without problems in cut quality.

Great content Garret. Perhaps you could do a video lesson on Tiling also. I am sure there are people that would like to be able to create projects that are larger than their CNC Bed size. Thank you.

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

I have to get a bit more experience with tiling before I make a video on it. That will come soon. Currwently, I am migrating to a diferent CNC router and dealing with some othe business so my attention is currently there.

@SimPilot-dl8zy

3 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft No problem. I understand Completely. New CNC? I am curious.

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

@@SimPilot-dl8zy I am switching to a longmill.

@SimPilot-dl8zy

3 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft That looks interesting. I am using an Openbuilds machine myself.

Hi Garrett. I was wondering if I can't seem to locate a particular vector tool, or has Vectric totally removed it in Version 12 upgrade. The tool in particular is one which allows a person to curve text. It not the tool which allows you to place text on a curve, but rather when the text is chosen, and you choose this particular tool, it allows you to curve the text either up or down.

@IDCWoodcraft

Ай бұрын

That is not removed. Just moved. I'm still learning the new version so haven't gotten to that yet

@brianserrao2331

Ай бұрын

@IDCWoodcraft thanks sir. I'll look out for your findings.

@brianserrao2331

Ай бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft FOUND IT!!! Apparently this feature appears as soon as you use the Draw Text function. The little green handles appear above and below the text which allows you to manipulate the text in a curved fashion either upwards or downwards. Thanks in advance for your answer.

Great project! I could do the same for Nova Scotia, but without the cactus lol. Maybe a Lighthouse instead. Ask google what the spiritual significance of seeing a cactus is. You will definitely like the answer. Let me know what you think!

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Every state has it's special item. Well, Grant, despite the meaning a cactus gave me, I never did a deeper search. Very inspiring. Especially since my life choice to go 'my path' became very lonely, as few agreed with it and was 'my jouorney'. Even I was scared to step out of the regular world and find my path. i was scared to leave the normal world behind. As I look back at the moment, I see a trail where there was none when I started and others are starting to walk that trail.

@grantpeckford2035

3 жыл бұрын

I. D. C. Woodcraft - Garrett Fromme your a brave sole!

Question with imported images can Vetric set a specific dimension on a part of the image. In other words with the image of a guitar can vectric assign a dimension from the bridge to the nut so it brings the image into full size. Hope this makes sense not sure how to phrase the question.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

That's a tricky solution but can be done. This cannot be explained in text

@billyhooks99

Жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft I have seen videos on doing this in Adobe illustrator needed to know if Vetric was capable of doing it. Thanks

Can you import a bitmap heightmap into vcarve pro to create a 3d model? I'm looking to do a map of some mountains. Carbide 3d pro can but this can't? I know aspire can but I can't seem to get this to work in vcarve pro unless the map is already an stl

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Tactical Agenda, this can only be done in aspire brother. You are limited in what you can do in the 3d world with Vcarve Pro.

Garrett don’t you need a closed vector to profile cut? The cactus cut just seems like a curved line with open ends

@IDCWoodcraft

5 ай бұрын

Dtclm, try using the quick engrave toolpath brother! An open vector will work with that.

Curious, assuming I am using V-Carve Pro, If I am looking for files online for vcarve and pocketing toolpaths (non-3D), what types of files do you suggest to look for most of the time? I see all kinds of info on .jpg, .dxf, .svg, (etc.). How do we know what type of file extension works best in a particular situation?

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mickey. They all create vectors. It is understand how the files tpys are created. DXF is a file where all the lines are on the same layer. SVG will import on different layers of the file was created like that. SVG files created the roght way are the best. Of course, it also depends on the software you use. If it can import the file. SVG is the standard however. Doe that help?

@mickeymallette2663

2 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft yes sir and thank you. V-Carve Pro will be my choice

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

@@mickeymallette2663 it's a great software. Can you do me a favor? If that's the one you finally choose, can you use The affiliate link I provide? It cost the same, but it just gives me a little pocket change.

@mickeymallette2663

2 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft of course.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

@@mickeymallette2663 thank you

nice you just helped with my next project to sell at wsp in red rocks june 24 25 26

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Doug, Excellent! Let me know how it turns out. BTW, been to red rocks!

Hello i hope you are doing great, i am facing a problem with one ligne picture, everytime i try to use the bitmap the lings doubles, i only need one, is there a way to fix this without having to trase over the picture manually. Thank you in advance

@IDCWoodcraft

2 ай бұрын

ghafourcherfi9212, this one is a little tricky to walk you through over comments my friend. I recommend joining Kate and I for our live sessions we host every Wednesday evening at 8PM EST. We should be able to help walk you through it then brother!

anytime you bring in a picture, you have to bitmap it to be able to cut it. Is that correct?

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Harold, yes! You'll need to convert it to a vector brother!

How do you adjust the depth of your V carve

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

For letters, the software will adjust it so the letters are cut properly

How do you leave tabs on a cutout piece like this?

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Chen, sorry for the delayed response I've been busy playing catch up on emails lately! You can select the distance you want the tabs to be in vetric. Fiddle with the number and find a good spot where all the tabs aren't in weird places brother!

I need help on importing images to vectors

@IDCWoodcraft

3 ай бұрын

kennethwright, take a look at this video brother! It should really help you. Here is a link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jJWa0JWmYKzRmbw.html

Can you go into a little more detail when it’s appropriate to use profile or Vcarve to trace the image.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

11RENDON, great question. For straight bits I recommend using a profile and for Vbits I 'd recommend using a Vcarve toolpath. This is a good rule of thumb to get you the best results brother!

Hi, has anybody ever told you, the idc logo at the bottom looks like a rope ?

@IDCWoodcraft

Ай бұрын

hanspijpers2100, you are the first brother! Happy CNCing.

Hello

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hello LG

Please edit out searching youtube, very irrelevant.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the constructive criticism Scott, I will look into this.