02-13-2025 Q&A: Community Platform Updates, VCarve Fluting Toolpath, and Pocket Depth Adjustments

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In this session, we discussed the recent updates to the community platform, including dark mode and an improved search function. The Q&A covered techniques for using VCarve’s fluting toolpath for precise cuts, optimizing toolpath settings for clearer cuts, and adjusting pocket depths for better material removal.

Key Tips Learned in this Q&A:

• Community Platform Updates: A new dark mode, improved navigation, and a better search feature make finding posts and replays easier.
• Fluting Toolpath for Sloped Cuts: Using a fluting toolpath with a ball nose bit can create smooth depth transitions in wood designs.
• Pocket Depth Adjustments: Adding a smaller secondary pocket can help retrieve inserted tokens or coins more easily.
• Toolpath Color Adjustments: Ensuring full clearance with the correct tool prevents unwanted dark patches in toolpath previews.
• Sheet and Layer Management: While you can hide sheets in VCarve, layers remain visible across sheets unless deleted manually.

Questions Answered in this Q&A:

• 00:05:34 – Why don’t I see the new community layout when I log in?
• 00:07:33 – How to create reservoir with a spout using 3D tools?
• 00:15:48 – How can I create a deeper pocket at the top of a circle for easy token removal?
• 00:24:51 – Can I adjust the fluting toolpath to make it easier to slide a finger under a pocketed object?
• 00:30:07 – Is there a way in VCarve Pro to delete all guidelines at once?
• 00:31:35 – How to fix this without V-biting the whole sign?
• 00:34:04 – Why does my v-carve preview show dark areas between words when using a clearance tool?
• 00:37:04 – How can I get a white toolpath color on walnut material in the VCarve preview?
• 00:41:55 – Can I show only the layers for the selected sheet in VCarve rather than all layers?

Keywords:

community updates, dark mode, vcarve, fluting toolpath, pocket depth, vcarve toolpath preview, sheet management, vcarve layers, cnc tips, token pocket, woodworking cnc