How To Trace Bitmaps From Images & Pictures [Vectric Vcarve & Aspire] - Garrett Fromme

[@deanridgeway9840]

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]

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

[@toledocapitals]

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]

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[@chuckiebru1]

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

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Chuck, you are so welcome my friend.

[@rommelgarcia9800]

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

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Rommel, you are so welcome my friend!

[@sfg18b]

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]

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

[@jimlemoine8400]

I always learn something from your videos.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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

[@patricklynott9870]

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

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hey Patrick. What problem was that?

[@patricklynott9870]

those pesky nodes!

[@womble121]

Yet another great video, many thanks Garrett.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Thanks Womble! :)

[@larryrosenau4292]

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

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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

[@garydean6617]

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]

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

[@onelac9853]

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

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Thanks One!

[@michaelzock8332]

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

[@michaelzock8332]

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]

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

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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.

[@riri8264]

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]

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

[@Windycitysmokers]

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]

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

[@markb4656]

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

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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

[@markb4656]

@@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.

[@donrever5068]

Excellent training video. Thanks

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Don, you are so welcome brother!

[@douglasmitchell4063]

Very nice again! Always learning!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Thanks Doug!!

[@ralphalameda1381]

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

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Ralph. thanks for giving me your ah=ha

[@SimPilot-dl8zy]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@williamcovell6324]

Oops! I almost missed this. Outstanding! Thanks.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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

[@thetacticalagenda875]

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]

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.

[@brianserrao2331]

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]

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

[@brianserrao2331]

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

[@brianserrao2331]

@@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.

[@billyhooks99]

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]

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

[@billyhooks99]

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

[@onlyychevys]

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]

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

[@onlyychevys]

@@IDCWoodcraft I will send you a picture soon!

[@MrLaserdave]

Great video

[@IDCWoodcraft]

MrLaserdave, glad to hear you enjoyed this one brother!

[@bruceranke2659]

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

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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.

[@mezalick]

Thanks for the shout out.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

You deserve it. you've helped me

[@Bccad88]

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

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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

[@ghafourcherfi9212]

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]

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!

[@dtclm1]

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

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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

[@SimPilot-dl8zy]

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]

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]

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

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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

[@SimPilot-dl8zy]

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

[@mickeymallette2663]

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]

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]

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

[@IDCWoodcraft]

@@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]

@@IDCWoodcraft of course.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

@@mickeymallette2663 thank you

[@dennisruch5230]

Well done, thanks

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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

[@kennethwright9706]

How do you adjust the depth of your V carve

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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

[@clearcut6818]

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

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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!

[@grantpeckford2035]

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]

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]

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

[@kennethwright9706]

I need help on importing images to vectors

[@IDCWoodcraft]

kennethwright, take a look at this video brother! It should really help you. Here is a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJLJn2ajZa6en7s

[@dougengle6299]

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

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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

[@fsotcher]

Thanks!

[@fsotcher]

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]

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!

[@lgldg8536]

Sounds fun

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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

[@11RENDON]

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

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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!

[@hanspijpers2100]

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

[@IDCWoodcraft]

hanspijpers2100, you are the first brother! Happy CNCing.

[@lgldg8536]

Hello

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hello LG

[@shughes599]

Please edit out searching youtube, very irrelevant.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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