1-30-2024 Q&A: Placing Clip Art on Rotary Projects, Adding Shell Extension, Creating Segmented Bowl Fixture, Golf Ball Texture, Reverse Engineering, Saving as VClip.

In this engaging Q&A Meetup, enthusiasts deep-dived into CNC projects and Vectric software nuances, exploring everything from precise clip art placement in rotary projects to creating unique textures from photos. Participants shared insights on optimizing VCarve Pro settings, fabricating functional workshop fixtures, and reverse-engineering complex designs. Whether looking to enhance segmented bowl creations or save custom designs as clipart, this session offered valuable tips, creative solutions, and technical guidance for users of all levels aiming to elevate their craftsmanship.

Question Answered in this Q&A:

• 00:01:28 - Recently recreated your recent rotary project and carved it on a CNC, would like to know how to accurately place the cat's tail or any other clip art on all four sides.
• 00:13:06 - When I purchased VCarve Pro, I did not include the shell extension during the download. Is there any way I can now include that feature or not?
• 00:24:01 - I make a lot of segmented bowls and would like to make one of these fixtures to hold to help center the rings during glue up. There are commercial fixtures available, but I also found this video of a shop made fixture. I'm not sure how to lay out the slots. I'm thinking of making this on Lexan or Corian so the glue doesn't stick to it.
• 00:31:41 - Could you review how to import a photo of a golf ball and create a texture from that?
• 00:44:36 - This is not my work or my image, but when I saw something I'm interested in that I want to try to make, I attempt to reverse engineer it, but this one has me stumped. Do you, does anyone know how this can be drawn in V Carve Pro?
• 00:58:29 - I found a Celtic knot weave that I like, I drew it in Aspire to make a VCarve project. I would like to save it as clipart, but cannot find a way to save as vclip in Aspire.

Keywords:

 rotary project, clip art placement, vcarve pro, shell extension, segmented bowls, lexan, corian, photo import, golf ball texture, reverse engineering, celtic knot, aspire, vclip, 3d modeling, toolpath creation, texture creation, project troubleshooting, design techniques, CNC techniques, vectric software, project enhancement, clipart export, 3d clipart, project optimization, creative solutions, machining advice, vectric user portal, file management, software installation, pattern design, texture analysis, model distortion, circular array, spiral pattern, project duplication, creative problem-solving, component manipulation, layer management