CARVEWRIGHT MACHINE SOFTWARE
CARVEWRIGHT MACHINE TRIAL
CARVEWRIGHT MACHINE SERIES

The ONLY import mechanism is for image files (PNG would be best) - and that only allows for carving - not cutting.

CARVEWRIGHT MACHINE SOFTWARE

Without the additional DXF or STL import software (which I guess we don't have), you have to use non-free software to generate the design as vector and raster data. You have to write the design onto a memory card (which is DRM'ed so you have to buy it from CarveWright) and stick it into the machine for cutting. (Our laser cutter treats black as 'maximum laser power' and white as 'no laser power'). The raster format is (annoyingly) the opposite of the laser cutter - the CarveWright treats Black as 'no cutting' and White as 'cut 0.8 inches deep' with intermediate grey shades as proportionately less cutting. You can then drag the image around, resize it, etc. Click on the image file you want and drag it into the main window. Once you've done that, you can use the blue seashell icon (the 'Pattern' tool) and browse down into Favorites to find the image that you saved.

You'll then be invited to save the image into a 'Favorites' folder. To import a raster image, use File/Import/Import Image File to choose the file and adjust the clipping and 'depth' of cutting. The 'Auto' selection doesn't seem to work. If that happens then you'll need to use the Edit/Preferences./3D Graphics dialog and check the 'Off' button under Hardware Acceleration. If your computer doesn't have a decent graphics chip, you'll find that the 3D rendering in the main window will be screwed up.

CARVEWRIGHT MACHINE TRIAL

You can download a 30 day free trial of the Product Designer package from - but you can't drive the machine with that trial version. Raster data can be imported into the basic package in several image file formats. ATX Hackerspace owns a copy of the Project Designer - but none of the plugins.

That software cannot import any vector or polygonal formats (DXF, STL) without further add-ons, which cost $200 per additional file format. Do a search on Accountability Tags and you will find me.The only software available for the CarveWright is the 'CarveWright Project Designer' - which costs $200. I am lucky I use my machines in my Business and it accomplishes the tasks of cutting Accountability Tags from sheet stock and I can cut Wood Handles for Accountability Boards. This is a HOBBY GRADE Machine and should be treated as such. Eventually a 'C' Machine came out then a 'CX'.

CARVEWRIGHT MACHINE SERIES

The 'B' Series machine and is the one I am reviewing was first chance for LHR to address all the issues with the 'A' Series Machines. They ALL had a few common problems that were addressed over time but the return rate to SEARS left a bad taste in many users mouth.

This machine got a bad RAP in 20 when LHR sold 10 thousand machines to SEARS. We help users understand and fix problems they have. You can find us on the LHR Forum and on Facebook. I am a Owner since 2007 buying my first machine NEW and the rest used and some needing repair. Use this to make money to buy a big machine. A Hobby Grade Machine with a BIG MACHINE Capabilities.

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