# Vectric **URL:** https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/c/cad-design-software/vectric/137.md [Latest](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Vectric category](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/about-the-vectric-category/17261)
**Author:** [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Pumpkin pie dish (need help with vectric design)](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pumpkin-pie-dish-need-help-with-vectric-design/40086)
**Author:** [@Woody515](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Woody515)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pumpkin-pie-dish-need-help-with-vectric-design/40086 "2026-09-04T10:22:53Z")
im trying to cut the pumpkin pie dish from vcarve but its cutting to deep cuts all the way through the material what am i doing wrong? im new and lost any help would be appreciated. --- ## [Vectric Users Group Meeting attendance](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/vectric-users-group-meeting-attendance/39436)
**Author:** [@gad5264](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/gad5264)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/vectric-users-group-meeting-attendance/39436 "2026-08-13T18:48:04Z")
Any of our Onefinity family of users going to the Vectric Users Group meeting in Franklin, TN in October? I will be driving in on Thursday afternoon from Columbus, Ohio. --- ## [Outside of size limits](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/outside-of-size-limits/39284)
**Author:** [@cncmac58](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/cncmac58)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/outside-of-size-limits/39284 "2026-07-08T12:04:09Z")
I’m trying to create a surfacing toolpath to cut .025" on a 15X15 project. my area size is 19X16. When i try to run a toolpath i get a pop up notice that desktop only allows max area of 25X25. What’s wrong??? --- ## [3d carving question](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/3d-carving-question/33235)
**Author:** [@HardtailSr](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/HardtailSr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/3d-carving-question/33235 "2026-06-05T21:28:19Z")
Ok a lot of you folks are vcarve pro users. Can I take a bitmap image and turn it into a 3d carve using vcarve pro version 12, or do I need to have aspire? Second question does anyone of you have the expertise to do this… --- ## [AI CNC EasyCreate](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/ai-cnc-easycreate/37847)
**Author:** [@Hobbyist](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Hobbyist)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/ai-cnc-easycreate/37847 "2026-03-15T02:16:57Z")
I have searched on this forum for anything related to EasyCreate and I did not find any matches. So here goes, if this needs to move to another category just let me know. So I have been playing with EasyCreate for a fe… --- ## [Need File Converted](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/need-file-converted/37541)
**Author:** [@NanoWano89](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/NanoWano89)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/need-file-converted/37541 "2026-02-22T21:11:32Z")
I have a CRV file that I want exported to a DXF file, I only have the trail version of VCarve Pro as im using this for my school woodshop project. It won’t let me upload the file as I just made the account so I’ll have t… --- ## [Vectric Apire Tutor](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/vectric-apire-tutor/37368)
**Author:** [@jzinsmeister](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/jzinsmeister)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/vectric-apire-tutor/37368 "2026-02-03T17:34:55Z")
Does anyone know of an Aspire Tutor that I can meet with? I am doing my 1st 3d and am having issues getting a toolpath to come out clean? --- ## [Change x,y origin when Tiling toolpaths](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/change-x-y-origin-when-tiling-toolpaths/37306)
**Author:** [@Rkeen221](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Rkeen221)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 5:46am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/change-x-y-origin-when-tiling-toolpaths/37306 "2026-01-31T05:46:20Z")
Can I change my X,Y origin away from 0,0 when tiling a v carve project? My control box is in the way for long material along Y at X,0. I would like to feed thru along Y, but at X,20. I keep getting the message, “Toolpa… --- ## [Saving Tool path files NGC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/saving-tool-path-files-ngc/37265)
**Author:** [@Rkeen221](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Rkeen221)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/saving-tool-path-files-ngc/37265 "2026-01-23T03:37:46Z")
Do you save all your NGC toolpath files when the project is complete? Or do you delete the files and just keep the name of the project being the CRV files? I see I can reload the project CRV files anytime, and just recr… --- ## [Vectric post processor update for all machine types info 5/30/25](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/vectric-post-processor-update-for-all-machine-types-info-5-30-25/33564)
**Author:** [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/vectric-post-processor-update-for-all-machine-types-info-5-30-25/33564 "2025-12-30T02:16:50Z")
Vectric has updated the post processors for our machines today. This includes the rotary and atc post processors. Please use the machine configuration and click the cloud icon to download the latest post processors! N… --- ## [Vcarve misrecognizes a crv file as "unsupported"](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/vcarve-misrecognizes-a-crv-file-as-unsupported/36531)
**Author:** [@Rod](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Rod)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/vcarve-misrecognizes-a-crv-file-as-unsupported/36531 "2025-11-20T18:09:23Z")
I have a design in Vcarve that I would like to reuse, but the software has decided it is an “unsupported file type.” Presumably the file is corrupted in some way. Has anyone had experience with this? Is there any way to … --- ## [Pocket tool path question](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pocket-tool-path-question/36183)
**Author:** [@signsforamerica](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/signsforamerica)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pocket-tool-path-question/36183 "2025-11-16T19:29:07Z")
Hi I do not know if you are open to answering a question about a toolpath in V-Carve. I am cutting sand blasted signs. I used a software called Enroute in the past, but now want to use V-Carve. The material is Redwood… --- ## [How do I adjust depth of cut on 3d carve vectric?](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/how-do-i-adjust-depth-of-cut-on-3d-carve-vectric/36124)
**Author:** [@Woody515](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Woody515)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/how-do-i-adjust-depth-of-cut-on-3d-carve-vectric/36124 "2025-11-11T00:06:08Z")
im new to cnc and got the file from idc woodcraft for the 3d carve of the memorial and i wanted to cut it my problem is i set my material size and thickness and start my cut and it is almost cutting all the way through t… --- ## [Vcarves going just outside the lines?](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/vcarves-going-just-outside-the-lines/36000)
**Author:** [@Calvin](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Calvin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/vcarves-going-just-outside-the-lines/36000 "2025-10-26T13:55:33Z")
Any masters out there that can help me? I am trying to do some vcarve inlays and when I make my pocket or female side it its taking a little too much out of corners. It almost looks like its missing a step or loosing its… --- ## [The pause i don't want](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/the-pause-i-dont-want/35705)
**Author:** [@HardtailSr](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/HardtailSr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/the-pause-i-dont-want/35705 "2025-10-17T18:27:44Z")
not sure where to ask this I tried Vectrics but they keep asking the same question over and over “ what POST PROCESSOR are you using? I answer and then they ask the same damned question. I even sent them the entire G co… --- ## [Bit retraction during pocket operation](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/bit-retraction-during-pocket-operation/35651)
**Author:** [@Ken5](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Ken5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/bit-retraction-during-pocket-operation/35651 "2025-10-11T12:34:16Z")
So I was practicing making what I call a poor man’s dovetail joint and got some unexpected motion during the cutting of the female portion Most cut as expected which was to make a pass then drop Z to pass depth and repe… --- ## [Celtic Cross VCarve File](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/celtic-cross-vcarve-file/14323)
**Author:** [@daslattery](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/daslattery)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/celtic-cross-vcarve-file/14323 "2025-10-11T01:36:38Z")
Hi there. I know that I am biting off more than I can chew as I am a brand new Onefinity CNC user but I really want to tackle this project. My dad is Irish born and he is having his 93rd birthday in September and I wou… --- ## [Array copy is not copying the toolpaths](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/array-copy-is-not-copying-the-toolpaths/35467)
**Author:** [@HardtailSr](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/HardtailSr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/array-copy-is-not-copying-the-toolpaths/35467 "2025-09-20T19:56:44Z")
I am cutting foam for a packaging project it has 6 different tool paths in vectrics vcarve pro. I clicked array copy and recalculate, and in 2d view it shows the lines/vectors as copied, but when I go to 3d view and prev… --- ## [Dwell at the bottom of each drill pass is not working](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/dwell-at-the-bottom-of-each-drill-pass-is-not-working/35364)
**Author:** [@Circuitrider](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Circuitrider)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/dwell-at-the-bottom-of-each-drill-pass-is-not-working/35364 "2025-09-17T20:47:54Z")
I’m using Vcarve and a spindle and drilling holes in a plastic box lid. After drilling the hole, I’m using a 90 degree bit to create a chamfer. Since it’s plastic there is some give in the middle of the box lid and so I … --- ## [Aspire upgrade?](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/aspire-upgrade/35363)
**Author:** [@HardtailSr](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/HardtailSr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/aspire-upgrade/35363 "2025-09-09T22:59:25Z")
I ALREADY HAVE VCARVE PRO. Do you have an upgrade price for those of us that have the pro version but just want the upgrade? Upgrading to aspire on the vectrics web site is 1700 dollars. so it would not be prudent to buy… --- ## [Forgot to save my carve file (NGC) to a CRV file](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/forgot-to-save-my-carve-file-ngc-to-a-crv-file/35329)
**Author:** [@Rkeen221](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Rkeen221)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/forgot-to-save-my-carve-file-ngc-to-a-crv-file/35329 "2025-09-07T06:09:03Z")
How can I get my NGC file back to a CRV editable file to make adjustments? I neglected to “save as” to save to a CRV, and now I can’t get back into the file to make adjustments. Thanks, Ray --- ## [Bowl bit leaving chamfered top edge](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/bowl-bit-leaving-chamfered-top-edge/21603)
**Author:** [@elpipetuanis](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/elpipetuanis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/bowl-bit-leaving-chamfered-top-edge/21603 "2025-08-22T21:48:47Z")
I posted this a while back in the facebook group but wondered what you all thought of this problem I am having. I have a Whiteside Bowl bit 1372. I went to their website and downloaded the tool info and imported it int… --- ## [Bowl and tray bit - not what I’m expecting](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/bowl-and-tray-bit-not-what-i-m-expecting/34751)
**Author:** [@JoshL](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/JoshL)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/bowl-and-tray-bit-not-what-i-m-expecting/34751 "2025-08-03T15:41:16Z")
So I am running 2 pocket toolpaths with the same bit. I duplicated the first toolpath and the only setting I changed was the stepover from 30% to 5% for the final pass (on the second toolpath). Issue is that the machine… --- ## [VCarve - Offset Allowance Cheat Sheet](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/vcarve-offset-allowance-cheat-sheet/14207)
**Author:** [@JoeT](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/JoeT)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/vcarve-offset-allowance-cheat-sheet/14207 "2025-07-29T21:31:38Z")
I created a cheat sheet detailing how profile and pocket toolpaths behave when allowance offsets (both positive and negative) are applied (a concept I have to relearn every time I need to use it). Thought I would share … --- ## [Carving Anniversary Plaque](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carving-anniversary-plaque/34420)
**Author:** [@mjennings18](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/mjennings18)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/carving-anniversary-plaque/34420 "2025-07-11T14:52:49Z")
Good evening I am trying to carve a plaque for our schools 20th anniversary. All I was given was a png file. What is the simplest way to convert it to useable vectors? Thank you --- ## [Pocked TP going over area already cleared?](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pocked-tp-going-over-area-already-cleared/34205)
**Author:** [@Mr.Voodeux](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Mr.Voodeux)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pocked-tp-going-over-area-already-cleared/34205 "2025-06-30T20:54:18Z")
OK Please be nice. I have noticed when setting up pocket clears with multiple sized end tools. that the smaller tool goes over the same area that the bigger one has already cleared. Causing longer run times. I use the m… --- ## [Machine Configuration Management: Acceleration | Vectric 12.5 + Values (FAQ)](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/machine-configuration-management-acceleration-vectric-12-5-values-faq/33544)
**Author:** [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/machine-configuration-management-acceleration-vectric-12-5-values-faq/33544 "2025-05-29T15:58:36Z")
Staring in Vectric 12.5, the machine acceleration was added to machine configuration management to better narrow down estimated cut times. Please use the values below to input. (Please note, these values and this input… --- ## [Compound curves with vcarve](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/compound-curves-with-vcarve/33567)
**Author:** [@Thopper](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Thopper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2025, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/compound-curves-with-vcarve/33567 "2025-05-31T21:52:54Z")
How do you do this in vcarve? --- ## [Drop down bit list in vetrics](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/drop-down-bit-list-in-vetrics/33128)
**Author:** [@HardtailSr](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/HardtailSr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/drop-down-bit-list-in-vetrics/33128 "2025-05-13T21:00:19Z")
Can anyone tell me why Vetrics does not have a download for a bowl bit or a rounding tool in their drop-down menu for adding tools? How do I draw a tool to tell vetrics what I want to load. Bowl bits would seem to be a v… [Next page](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/c/cad-design-software/vectric/137.md?page=1)