# Carbide Create **URL:** https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/c/cad-design-software/carbide-create/134.md [Latest](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Carbide Create category](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/about-the-carbide-create-category/17258)
**Author:** [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Gcode: Where is M6 - Tool change?](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/gcode-where-is-m6-tool-change/14739)
**Author:** [@GeeksWoodShop](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/GeeksWoodShop)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/gcode-where-is-m6-tool-change/14739 "2026-04-14T01:28:53Z")
I’m pulling my hair out, what is left of it. There are some great posts in here about dealing with tool changes, or splitting the gcode into multiple files to accomodate different tools. I’m sorry if I just can’t find th… --- ## [How to draw a straight line in carbide create?](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/how-to-draw-a-straight-line-in-carbide-create/18205)
**Author:** [@stradibarrius](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/stradibarrius)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/how-to-draw-a-straight-line-in-carbide-create/18205 "2026-04-12T18:53:09Z")
is theren a way to draw a simple line in carbide create? --- ## [Carbide Create G-code June 30, 2023 no longer works](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carbide-create-g-code-june-30-2023-no-longer-works/21380)
**Author:** [@heyzues](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/heyzues)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carbide-create-g-code-june-30-2023-no-longer-works/21380 "2026-04-11T12:59:22Z")
Any one find a way around converting Carbide Create C2D to G-code? I use to go to this web link Extract GCode from Carbide Create V7 and upload the C2D file and convert it. Now I get this message NOTE: This page will b… --- ## [Drilling operations using Carbide Create](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/drilling-operations-using-carbide-create/34532)
**Author:** [@Maplehead](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Maplehead)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/drilling-operations-using-carbide-create/34532 "2025-07-18T14:34:46Z")
Hi All I apologize for not researching any of this yet but I figured I would not find the answers I’m looking for. I want to start a project by drilling four 3/16” diameter thru holes in 1” thick aluminum. After the hol… --- ## [Using Carbide Create?](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/using-carbide-create/25062)
**Author:** [@johnwillyn](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/johnwillyn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/using-carbide-create/25062 "2024-05-15T17:39:31Z")
Hi, I am still evaluating my purchase of a Woodworker Pro, but I think I have arrived at the same place as I was 2 years ago. I am a die hard Mac user, and don’t want to run a Windoze emulator or purchase a dedicated m… --- ## [Circles in Carbide Create seem to be inefficient and inaccurate](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/circles-in-carbide-create-seem-to-be-inefficient-and-inaccurate/7189)
**Author:** [@ChrisGear](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/ChrisGear)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/circles-in-carbide-create-seem-to-be-inefficient-and-inaccurate/7189 "2023-12-11T14:51:00Z")
Hello everyone, I’ve been using Carbide Create (the free version) for a short time, and very quickly I noticed that the gcode files it’s producing are enormous, for the (lack of) complexity in the toolpaths. For exampl… --- ## [Python 3 - Carbide Create Pro - GCode Splitter](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/python-3-carbide-create-pro-gcode-splitter/21606)
**Author:** [@tommydenton](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/tommydenton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 6:39am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/python-3-carbide-create-pro-gcode-splitter/21606 "2023-07-28T06:39:16Z")
Folks I have felt there has to be a better way to split my GCode before I run it, I have spent a few nights with my new developer (chat gpt) debugging my bad python to come up with this script that will take a Carbide C… --- ## [Creating a file in Carbide Create](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/creating-a-file-in-carbide-create/1079)
**Author:** [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/creating-a-file-in-carbide-create/1079 "2020-09-30T21:47:21Z")
You must select GRBL for the post processor. --- ## [My file won't run cause its paused?](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-file-wont-run-cause-its-paused/15194)
**Author:** [@Woody989](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Woody989)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-file-wont-run-cause-its-paused/15194 "2022-09-12T05:25:41Z")
I’m pretty new at cnc and I want to do more with my machine than Easel will allow me. So I’m graduating to Carbide Create. I downloaded one of their files and loaded it into my Onefinity and when I started to run it I go… --- ## [NEW USER - How to load a c2d file on my 1F](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/new-user-how-to-load-a-c2d-file-on-my-1f/14650)
**Author:** [@RockinKCreations](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/RockinKCreations)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/new-user-how-to-load-a-c2d-file-on-my-1f/14650 "2022-08-11T19:33:48Z")
I just ordered my Journeyman and while I’m waiting I am checking out my software choices. For now, I’m leaning toward Carbide Create. I’ve downloaded the free version and so far I like the design features. My Question i… --- ## [Carbide Create bit starting point?](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carbide-create-bit-starting-point/13319)
**Author:** [@Watkins](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Watkins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carbide-create-bit-starting-point/13319 "2022-05-30T16:44:10Z")
I hope this makes sense. I’m using a keyhole bit to create a channel about .25 inch below the material surface. My work path extends beyond the final desired shape so that the keyhole bit can begin its path on a section … --- ## [Help needed - Carbide motion](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/help-needed-carbide-motion/12675)
**Author:** [@Isles318](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Isles318)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/help-needed-carbide-motion/12675 "2022-04-24T01:58:39Z")
New here so still learnIng, bare with me. I’ve got my woodworker all set up and wanted to do some basic testing. I’ve create several test files in carbide create However, when I open Carbide motion on my Mac, it does not… --- ## [Carbide Create carving up in the air (solved. set z zero to top of wasteboard and not top of material)](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carbide-create-carving-up-in-the-air-solved-set-z-zero-to-top-of-wasteboard-and-not-top-of-material/11662)
**Author:** [@king0770](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/king0770)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carbide-create-carving-up-in-the-air-solved-set-z-zero-to-top-of-wasteboard-and-not-top-of-material/11662 "2022-03-18T15:03:06Z")
Hello Everyone! For those of you that use Carbide-Create, how do you set the home toolpath to be at the same level with the wood material? Looking at the gcode, the router bit will not make contact with the wood materia… --- ## [CARBIDE CREATE crashing when trying to save](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carbide-create-crashing-when-trying-to-save/8670)
**Author:** [@jcabinet](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/jcabinet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carbide-create-crashing-when-trying-to-save/8670 "2021-11-03T11:34:02Z")
We designed our spoil board and tried to save file of design before doing tool paths and it locked up. then tried doing tool path and it locked up again so of course we lost the hole file. Any help would be appreciated. … --- ## [Strange Error Code](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/strange-error-code/8610)
**Author:** [@JKCanvas](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/JKCanvas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/strange-error-code/8610 "2021-10-31T19:28:31Z")
I am not new to using the OneFinity with Carbide Create and Vcarve. I was on the OneFinity Fakebook group and a member had a question so I have been trying to assist. He sent me his file so that I can see if I can dupl… --- ## [Carbide Create Pro using more then one cutter](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carbide-create-pro-using-more-then-one-cutter/7787)
**Author:** [@scottmeyer](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/scottmeyer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2021, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carbide-create-pro-using-more-then-one-cutter/7787 "2021-09-18T12:39:41Z")
Just received my machine. Using carbide create pro. If I have 2 separate tool paths with two different bits does the machine stop and retract so I can install the second bit? Also, I assume I will have to zero the Z a… --- ## [Carbide Create 3d loading to OF](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carbide-create-3d-loading-to-of/6945)
**Author:** [@wsj-productions](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/wsj-productions)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 6:39am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carbide-create-3d-loading-to-of/6945 "2021-07-29T06:39:32Z")
I created a 3d file on Carbide. What now to get the file to Onefinity --- ## [What is better? one bit , several passes or 2 bits, less passes?](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/what-is-better-one-bit-several-passes-or-2-bits-less-passes/4240)
**Author:** [@Aitor](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Aitor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/what-is-better-one-bit-several-passes-or-2-bits-less-passes/4240 "2021-03-15T15:05:15Z")
Hi! Just a newby here… I am starting to carve with this incredible machine, and of course I need some help with my jobs… What its better for a good finish?? A 6 mm bit"slow" and 1mm deep cut, or a 6mm bit with “normal” … --- ## [Cad software that you use, or plan to use](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/cad-software-that-you-use-or-plan-to-use/153)
**Author:** [@Clinket](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Clinket)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2021, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/cad-software-that-you-use-or-plan-to-use/153 "2021-03-12T01:36:39Z")
Like the topic says. What software are you using, or planning on using as your CAD, and why? I am new to all of this and have been playing around with Carbide Create, but have no CNC to try any of the Gcode on. (hurry u… --- ## [Carbide Create with Onefinity](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carbide-create-with-onefinity/2181)
**Author:** [@baricl](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/baricl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carbide-create-with-onefinity/2181 "2020-12-19T15:43:07Z")
I am currently using /Carbide Create Build 431 to create projects for my Carbide Shapeoko XL. I understand that to use one of my existing designs I would need to change the Machine setting from Shapeoko XL to Shapeoko X… --- ## [Carbide Create Post Processor](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carbide-create-post-processor/1023)
**Author:** [@Clinket](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Clinket)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carbide-create-post-processor/1023 "2020-09-26T01:16:56Z")
In the FAQ, Carbide Create Post Processor Selection, it explains how to pick a post-processor. It suggests Basic G-Code or GRBL. My question is, what are the pros and cons of one over the other?