Vectric - 3D Shape in a dish

This video shows best practice for setting up 3D a shape in a dish. It covers the advanced technique of multiplying the 3D component to get it to sit correctly below the planar surface. In addition we look at text layout along a curve and using the distortion tools to get it to fit the design shape. For the toolpaths we show how to setup the material for a dished shape, finishing without roughing and VCarving projected onto the 3D surface.
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[@hudsonriverlee]

I am blown away by how much this video just taught me. Sure I knew of a few aspects with my own recent dabbling with VCARVE however, this video has included text, and text warping, and how to chamfer edges... things I was not familiar with at all. It is nice to see the many awesome functions of VCARVE included in a single tutorial. Especially the tool path side.

[@vectric]

Hey Lee, we're glad that you enjoyed this tutorial :)

[@DCCONLINE]

@@vectric Is there an Aspire version of this project?

[@Lovin_NY93]

This video helped a lot when I was tying to create a Valentines gift for my wife

[@vectric]

Excellent it's good to hear this helped and I'm sure your wife appreciated your made gift!

[@JacquelynSmith_perfect45degree]

Thank you! Fantastic tips all along!

[@billkuschel5421]

Amazing video! Thanks so much for sharing this technique, worked perfect for me.

[@vectric]

Thank you Bill!

[@LDBecker]

At about 32:40 you explained the problem I was having. I was bringing into Aspire 9.517 a 3D Design & Make model of the moon in a dish. I DID put a vector around it, and did use a zero plane, but it would try to carve the whole workpiece because I was using Model Boundary. Selecting the vector and choosing Selected Vector and 0 offset worked. Thanks!

[@vectric]

Glad you got it figured out :)

[@ccso503]

Never mind, I followed your video directions and set up my own file. Thanks!

[@samt6885]

Kickarse! Very informative. Appreciate the tutorial.

[@vectric]

Thank you Sam!

[@wagsman9999]

Very nice! Thank you!.

[@vectric]

Your welcome!

[@alanmccabe8009]

Very very useful and well presented. Thank You

[@vectric]

You are welcome! Thanks!

[@StevenDavisPhoto]

Thank you for this video!

[@vectric]

Thanks!

[@p8ntblr1]

At the 15:00 why do you change the Dome Dish 60 in multiply to positive and the height from .375 to 1. Wouldn't the pixels on the outside edge still be zero height whether or not you change the height or additive mode? Thanks for the tutorial

[@vectric]

Hello Burton... thanks for the question. The "Multiply" combine mode is a tricky one to get your head around. When we use it in a situation like this we make sure we use a multi dish that is exactly the same positive shape as the dish but scaled to "1"... as you noted. That tapers the edges of the model so that if there are any bits of the model's edge that rise above the dish tuck them inside. It is important to mention that in some cases (because of the nature of the model) it won't make any real difference. "Wouldn't the pixels on the outside edge still be zero height whether or not you change the height or additive mode?" In this case, you are correct... but if you wanted to taper a scene into a dish then this is really important. In the scene case, bake a plane into the positive dish, scale it to 1 and then change it to a multiply component... magically everything outside the dish disappears! I hope something there helps.

[@DCCONLINE]

Is there an Aspire version of this project?- Having jumped in at the Aspire 12 level- I am struggling with steps that are not aligned with the Aspire software. As simple as right click to insert new model? not the same in Aspire...

[@vectric]

Unfortunately not. All of the tools are available in V12 so you can follow along, you will just need to look for the updated icons. Sorry about that.

[@jimwsmith4002]

Is there a text file available with a “step-by-step” guide to this process? The video is so very good and presents so many great concepts, but, I get lost switching from Vectric to KZbin, trying to remember what I’m supposed do. Might need to sit down and write out the entire video, myself. Thank You for all this vital information.

[@vectric]

Hey Jim, unfortunately we don't have a text file version of the tutorials. If it's of any use, you can get the transcript for the video via KZbin if that's of interest to you? You'll have to bear in mind though that some words may not be the actual words that were said (KZbin generally does a good job at subtitles, however there are some words that KZbin just doesn't understand) Nevertheless we'll pass your comments onto our communications team :) Sorry that we couldn't be of anymore help, have a great day!

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

I'm making rings with a convex round over radius on the inside. When using the finishing toolpath (offset), it wants to start at the bottom and cut up. Is there a way to change the order and start at the top and cut down? I would prefer not to use a roughing toolpath if possible. The finishing will work fine if I can change the order. Thanks!

[@michaela4141]

Great video. I plan on making this for an upcoming wedding. I know the piece can be stained then the names carved and painted. Can the date be done this way also? Before the 3d carve? Thanks

[@vectric]

Hello Michael... Normally if the VCarving will be on any part of the 3D carve we do it after. I say normaly because it does sometimes depend on what you are doing. If the date will land on the flat area around the 3D dish... then it would make sense do it first or after. Not actualy seeing your file it is hard to give advice... but I think your on the right track.

[@JT-wx6yv]

How do you set the tool path z height for the ring text after it’s been carved. As you know now the ring text is lower and not sure how to set the “Z” height. Where do I need to set “Z” from, do I still go off of the bottom right corner as that’s where it was set originally? Hope this makes sense…

[@vectric]

Hello J... in the VCarve toolpath form make sure you choose "project toolpath onto 3D model"... it is located at the bottom of the form. This will do all the work for you.

[@michaelplisch8202]

I am getting a ridge on the outside of the dish. How do I remove and what do I change to eliminate this?

[@vectric]

Thanks for your question Michael, the best people to help you are our support team. Please contact them directly on [e-mail]. Please be sure to attach the file you are referring to so that they can advise you on the issue you are seeing. Thanks.

[@jamesfisher1855]

I am having trouble moving the dish to back I followed your video on how to right click on dish and sec moved to back and nothing happens

[@vectric]

Hi James, If you could kindly e-mail your file to [e-mail] with a description of what you are trying to do and hopefully someone should be able to get you moving in the right direction :) Thank you!

[@vectric]

Also you may want to watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/on7CnH2HrNN5ec0 Hope this helps :)

[@mancil51]

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[@garytaylor5646]

We're you inserted the 1" in the multiplier, what do you put in if you are working in mm? I am using 19 mm wood. I am having trouble with that. Thanks

[@vectric]

Hi Gary, you would still use 1 as the value for the multiplier in mm. I hope this helps :)

[@garytaylor5646]

Vectric Ltd will try it thanks

[@vectric]

@@garytaylor5646 No problem good luck with your project :)

[@luckettg]

Who is that font supplier again? I have listened to it several times, then did a search, but am uncertain who it is.

[@bobbeck155]

What version of v carve pro are you using? I follow your video and when I went to cut in toolpaths it would not cut the rings. all it cut was the dish. I am using 9.015

[@ccso503]

Do you have this file for sharing or sale?

[@beckycheramie6909]

The presenters speak like the listener knows what he is doing. As a beginner they need to slow down, when they move the curser. I like Vectric but hard to follow