#################################################### # # # Welcome to the CarveWright Designer! # # # #################################################### Sections: I. Installation II. Introduction and Help III. Software Updates IV. Release Notes ### (I) Installation ################################ Windows : Run the executable (Designer_4_xxx_xxxxx.exe) and follow the instructions. MacOS X : Double-click the Designer_4_xxx_xxxxx.dmg file to mount the CarveWright application drive. Then drag the Designer app into your Applications folder. ### (II) Introduction and Help ###################### Thank you for your interest in the CarveWright Designer package. The intuitive point-and-click design of the CarveWright software allows you to produce an endless variety of original carvings - in a matter of minutes. Choose from an extensive library of 3-D design elements to arrange, combine, resize, or alter as desired. When you first run the CarveWright Designer software you will be presented with a login screen where you will need to enter your account email and password. Your currently active licenses will be delivered to you. If you need assistance, please feel free to contact us or use our support website at https://support.carvewright.com. Our goal is to create the best possible product, and we want to hear from you! LHR Technologies, Inc. 4930 Allen Genoa Rd., Suite D Pasadena, TX 77504 Tel. +1 713 473-6572 https://www.carvewright.com ### (III) Software Updates ########################## Getting the latest updates for your CarveWright Designer software is very simple. Every time your license is updated, we check for new versions and allow you to download and install them directly within the software. ### (IV) Release Notes ############################ 13 Jan 2022 - Designer 4.007 * Remove deleted files from recents list on startup. * Avoid generating spikes when importing some STL files. * Enabled width/height input boxes for more carving types, support groups as well. * Allow licensed projects to compile without a Designer 4 license. 07 Dec 2021 - Designer 4.006 * Added Project Tab to organize projects. * Distribute free project with new Project Tab. * Added news banner for up-to-date CarveWright info. * Fix issue where board texture didn't update properly. * Fix issue with bit selection that would overwrite some parameters. * Correctly display rotary project info in file dialog. 12 Nov 2021 - Designer 4.005 * Fix issue where rotary & CO2 projects would not compile correctly. * Fix issues with drill dialog inputs. * Can now view licensed projects without a license. * Fix issue where "My Patterns" could be deleted. * Improve preserve constraints on board resizes. * Resolve issue when undo-ing insets. 07 Oct 2021 - Designer 4.004 * More railsweep fixes. * Fix issue where Pattern Editor license didn't allow reading scan files. * Ensure bit is selected for all centerline text. * Fix issue where some error messages were incorrectly displayed. * Allow rotary demo without license. Fixed issues with rotary boundaries. * Mac OS minimum requirement is now 10.13 "High Sierra". * Adjust snap-to-edge tolerance. 16 Sep 2021 - Designer 4.003 * Fix issue where 1/32" bit was unavailable. * Fix issue with cut-outs where the max pass depth wasn't being stored. * Fixed various issues with rail sweeps and extrudes. 03 Sep 2021 - Designer 4.002 * Removed detection of programmer - may now be selected from device list. * Validate firmware upon project compile. * Fix issue converting line to arc. * Fix potential crash from mirrored railsweeps. 25 Aug 2021 - Designer 4.001 * Fixed issue where Conforming Vectors was not activated with appropriate licenses. * Message popups for missing fonts are now handled better. * Fixed issue affecting where add/remove vertex breaks a vector figure. 17 Aug 2021 - Designer 4.000 * Upgraded to be 64 bit. * The new user interface has been organized to group functions and tools more logically for easier navigation. * New larger and clearer icons * Import STL Pattern - Import STL CNC files without the need to purchase a separate program. (not for slicing) * Automatic project crash recovery (autosave on crash) * New easy licensing system. Log in and your computer is automatically registered. Your Pattern Depot purchases can be installed with a button and you never have to call in to release a computer. It will require an internet connection when launching or once a day if left on to check in with our cloud server. * Integrated update system keeps Designer and Firmware up to date automatically * Search the Pattern Depot right from your software. See thumbnail and drag to your board to try patterns instantly. Double click and get a popup with pricing and a link to the store. * Import Image now has a smoothing tool * Vectors can be rotated. Snap at 15 degrees by holding down the CTRL (Mac ⌘) button. * Updated OSX and Windows installers, Windows supports unattended installation. * Registered Installer Security Certificates * Help links to CarveWright’s support site * Favorites database renamed to My Patterns and improved for faster loading * Reworked Merge Subtractive to make it work in absolutes * Added new merge style: Merge Additive Absolute Vcarve Suite * Combining Centerline Text, Conforming Vectors, and Vector Group into one new suite. * New Edit Outline Tool - Turn an outlined pattern into an editable vector. This is particularly good for outlining logos or other imported graphics and turning them into Vector Groups for V-carving. This is part of the new Vcarve Suite. * Vcarve Suite is free for customers with Designer 3 and Centerline text. Drawing Suite * Copy Offset Tool reworked, now called Copy Array Modeling Suite * Modeling tools rewritten to create smoother surfaces DXF Layout * DXF importer is now called DXF Layout to better describe its function. * Improved UI for simpler workflow STL Slicer (Designer version) * STL Importer is now called Slicer to better describe its function * Improved memory usage for larger file handling Sculptor (Designer Integration) * Edit any licensed Pattern in Sculptor (with Sculptor License). Double click on any licensed pattern from your pattern library and it will open in Sculptor. Sculptor will only allow saving back to the pattern library, keeping the integrity of the license intact.