We are very pleased to announce that VCarve Pro 4.6 has been released.

After releasing VCarve Pro 4.5 in November, a couple of usability issues surfaced that were primarily related to how the new 2D / 3D toolpath visibility behaved when opening saved files. This behaviour was annoying so we decided to fix it and version 4.6 now remembers the visibility state when opening files. While updating this behaviour we decided to take the opportunity to develop additional Profile and Pocket machining functionality that makes the software even more powerful and flexible.

Note - All customers who are licensed to run version VCarve Pro 4.0 / 4.5 should have received this update information. Please contact - support@vectric.com if you have not received this information or have any questions.

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Version 4.6 is a Free Upgrade for customers running VCarve Pro version 4.0 / 4.5 and the new software can be downloaded from the Vectric Forum.

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Click here to download the What’s New in version 4.6 + 4.5 PDF.

The Vectric web site has been updated to include the new features and functionality in version 4.6

The Free Trial version of 4.6 is also available to download from the web site.

Have fun and enjoy using the new software!


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Summary of What's New in 4.6

Pocket Machining Enhancements
• Stepovers greater than 50% can be specified
• Tails are automatically added to toolpaths to ensure all material is removed
• Results in more efficient toolpaths and significantly reduced machining times

Profile Machining Enhancements
• Machine Open vectors to the On, Left or Right side 
• Add Tabs when profiling open vectors
• Add Ramps to profile toolpaths
• Control cutting direction when machining open vectors

Send Toolpaths Directly to Mach3
• Select the Direct Output option and saved toolpaths automatically open in Mach3
• Requires Mach3 version 2.61 or newer

Offset Open Vectors
• Offset open shapes to the Left or Right

Miscellaneous
• Toolpath Visibility is retained when opening files - previously always displayed 2D previews
• Multi-page PDF files automatically create new layers for each page in the document
• 2D DXF files include the correct units

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I'm looking forward to attending the Mach3 Convention and hope to meet some of you in Knoxville.

Tony