The Top section of the toolpaths tab houses all of the icons to create, edit and preview toolpaths. The Toolpath Tab is on the right side of the screen. This is where the Drawing and Layers tab can be accessed and the icons within the tabs to create a design. The Design Panel is on the left side of the screen. The Main Menu Bar (the Drop Down Menus) along the top of the screen (File, Edit, Model, Toolpaths, View, Gadgets, Help) provides access to most of the commands available in the software, grouped by function.Ĭlick on any of the choices to show a Drop-Down list of the available commands.
We welcome any comments on this manual or the other training material, please email with your feedback. Videos can be watched online, or installed locally. They are intended to be extremely accessible by level of experience or topic and use real-world examples throughout. These tutorials cover every aspect of Cut2D Pro's functionality and range in complexity from a beginner's overview, to advanced features and principles.
If you require more guidance, or are still learning how to use Cut2D Pro, please ensure that you view the Getting Started Video Tutorials in the Cut2D Pro Video Tutorial Browser when starting the software.Ĭut2D Pro also includes an extensive selection of video tutorials, which are accessible from the Tutorial Video Browser link when application first starts. Please note that this document is a Reference Manual. This will download all the Help Documentation as a single web page which is useful for searching or if you need to create a paper copy of the documentation.
This manual is designed to provide a comprehensive description of all the functions, tools, menus and icons available within the Cut2D Pro software package.Īccess this document from Cut2D Pro's Help Menu ► Help Contents or from the Cut2D Pro folder in the program section of your Windows Start menu.Īt the bottom of the page you will see an area with View All Help.
The software described in this manual is supplied under the terms and conditions of the software license agreement and may only be used in accordance with the terms of this agreement. The information in this manual may be subject to change without any prior notice. or any associated Resellers cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage to the work piece, machine or any individual, howsoever caused by misusing the software.Įxtreme care should always be taken and the output from the software thoroughly checked before sending it to a CNC machine.
has no control over how the software described in this manual might be used, Vectric Ltd. The tool paths can be simulated in natural materials and colors to provide both a double check and customer ready renderings before cutting.All CNC machines (routing, engraving, and milling) are potentially dangerous and because Vectric Ltd. The software gives you complete control of the tool paths by providing configuring tool libraries as well as allowing your to configure feeds, spindle speeds, step overs and depth per pass options. Cut2D Pro handles typical tool paths such as profiling, pocketing and drilling with ease. CAM programs are responsible for creating all of the toolpaths you need to turn a piece of blank material into your project.
The software can import designs in standard format from other programs, but it also contains a complete tools to create designs right inside the program.
Cut2d provides a powerful but intuitive software solution for cutting parts on a CNC Router and includes tools for 2D design and editing and efficient 2D toolpath calculation. Cut2D is a complete 2D CAM solution for CNC Routing.