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For a more detailed introduction to VCarve, see [[Media:VCarvePro_Reference_Manual_V5_5.pdf|VCarve Pro Reference Manual (PDF)]] (''note: version not aligned to current design computer version''). | For a more detailed introduction to VCarve, see [[Media:VCarvePro_Reference_Manual_V5_5.pdf|VCarve Pro Reference Manual (PDF)]] (''note: version not aligned to current design computer version''). | ||
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Clicking the links in each checklist item will open detailed explanations on another page. Backlinks are provided in the detailed document to return here. | |||
= Checklist = | = Checklist = | ||
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| Material Setup - Dimensions and thickness are correct. || [[file:dim-and-thickness-vcarve.png|thumb]] | | <span id="anchor-vcarve-checklist-material-setup"></span> Material Setup - Dimensions and thickness are correct. || [[file:dim-and-thickness-vcarve.png|thumb]] | ||
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| Origin is set correctly to center, corner, or table absolute. || [[file:vcarve-origin-settings.png|thumb]] | | <span id="anchor-vcarve-checklist-origin"></span> Origin is set correctly to center, corner, or table absolute. || [[file:vcarve-origin-settings.png|thumb]] | ||
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| Feed rate, chip load are appropriate to material. || [[file:feed-chip-load-settings.png|thumb]] | | <span id="anchor-vcarve-checklist-feed-chip-settings"></span> Feed rate, chip load are appropriate to material. || [[file:feed-chip-load-settings.png|thumb]] | ||
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| Cutting depth does not exceed spoilboard.<br><br>For more, see [[VCarve Quick Start::Cutting Depth]] || [[file:cutting-depth-graphic.png|thumb]] | | <span id="anchor-vcarve-checklist-cutting-depth"></span> Cutting depth does not exceed spoilboard.<br><br>For more, see [[VCarve Quick Start::Cutting Depth]] || [[file:cutting-depth-graphic.png|thumb]] | ||
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| (OPTIONAL) Advanced Path options align with grain of material. || [[file:advanced-path-graphic.png|thumb]] | | <span id="anchor-vcarve-checklist-advanced-path"></span> (OPTIONAL) Advanced Path options align with grain of material. || [[file:advanced-path-graphic.png|thumb]] | ||
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| Pass depth(s)/Plunges will not break bit || [[file:pass-depth-graphic.png|thumb]] | | <span id="anchor-vcarve-checklist-pass-depth"></span> Pass depth(s)/Plunges will not break bit || [[file:pass-depth-graphic.png|thumb]] | ||
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| Toolpath has been previewed || [[file:toolpath-preview-1.png|thumb]]<br>[[file:toolpath-preview-2.png|thumb]] | | <span id="anchor-vcarve-checklist-preview"></span> Toolpath has been previewed || [[file:toolpath-preview-1.png|thumb]]<br>[[file:toolpath-preview-2.png|thumb]] | ||
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| Toolpath has been exported for ShopBot || [[file:toolpath-export-options.png|thumb]] <br>[[file:toolpath-export-button.png|thumb]] | | <span id="anchor-vcarve-checklist-export"></span> Toolpath has been exported for ShopBot || [[file:toolpath-export-options.png|thumb]] <br>[[file:toolpath-export-button.png|thumb]] | ||
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| Correct file has been copied to removable media || [[file:toolpath-file-ex.png|thumb]] | | <span id="anchor-vcarve-checklist-file-copy"></span> Correct file has been copied to removable media || [[file:toolpath-file-ex.png|thumb]] | ||
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Revision as of 17:36, 8 September 2025
Overview
This checklist exists to ensure that a job generated with VCarve will not break your bit, damage the machine, or ruin your material.
For a more detailed introduction to VCarve, see VCarve Pro Reference Manual (PDF) (note: version not aligned to current design computer version).
Clicking the links in each checklist item will open detailed explanations on another page. Backlinks are provided in the detailed document to return here.
Checklist
| Material Setup - Dimensions and thickness are correct. |  |
| Origin is set correctly to center, corner, or table absolute. |  |
| Feed rate, chip load are appropriate to material. |  |
| Cutting depth does not exceed spoilboard. For more, see VCarve Quick Start::Cutting Depth |
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| (OPTIONAL) Advanced Path options align with grain of material. | |
| Pass depth(s)/Plunges will not break bit |  |
| Toolpath has been previewed |   |
| Toolpath has been exported for ShopBot |  |
| Correct file has been copied to removable media |
