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Powerful CNC Software Made Easy

A do it all software solution designed to make it easy without limitations. 

Designer

Design with Ease Confidence Power

Designer allows for 2D and 3D carving right out of the box. Just arrange your design on the screen how you want it to carve and then upload. It automatically compiles the project without any programming decisions so you can take it to the machine and carve.

Tools For Creating Anything

Designer is a drag and drop based visual creator. You start with a virtual 3D board and arrange exactly what you want to carve.

3D Carving Tools

3D Carving Tools

Carvings auto merge to create intricate compositions. Add 3D textures and domes with a click.

Drawing Tools

Drawing Tools

Draw your own precise vector lines and shapes to turn into carvings or cut paths.

2d Cutting Tools

2D Cutting Tools

Make your lines into cutouts or assign a router bit to profile or pocket them.

Text Tool

Text Tool

Add text with a click of a button using any TrueType or OpenType fonts.

Image importer

Importing Tools

Import images and vectors to integrate into your designs. (JPG, PNG, SVG, and more)

3D import tools

3D Importing Tool

Import any STL file from outside sources to your software’s pattern library.

Included 3D library

Included 3D Library

Enjoy 50 included 3D clipart patterns, along with a searchable store of thousands more.

Bit Settings

Automatic Bit Settings

Compile with ease. The software makes all the bit setting decisions for you.

Add the features you need, when you need it.

Each add-on module brings exciting features into your Designer software. Rather than selling a high priced software package with features you’ll never use, you can build your software into what you need when you need it.

Explore the Modules

Vcarve Suite
Drawing Suite
Modeling Suite
DXF Layout
Slicer
Sculptor

Explore All Features

Key Features Designer 5 Vcarve Suite Drawing Suite Modeling Suite DXF Layout STL Slicer Sculptor PRO Bundle
DATA IMPORT
Import/Assemble CarveWright Patterns Clip Art X X X
Import Image Files (BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG) X X X
Import SVG Files X X X
Import 3rd Party 3D Models (STL) X X X X
Download 3D Probe Scans* X X
Import DXF Files X X
DESIGN
Basic 2D Design Drawing Tools X X
Text Tool using any True Type font (raster, outline) X X
Outline (Vectorize) Shapes X X
Edit Outlines X X
Centerline (single line) text style X X
Conform Vectors to underlying surfaces X X
3D Pattern Arrangement (Assembly) X X
Textured backgrounds with interval controls X X
Easy carve regions and surfaces X X
Lithophane Previews X X
Warp Tool X X
Carve Optimization Tools X X
Text Along a Path X X
Arrange and Nest Vectors X X
Advanced 2D Design Drawing Tools X X
Tracing Images X X
Offset Path X X
Copy Array X X
MODELING & ASSEMBLY
3D Modeling Tools X X
3D Sculpting X X
3D Model Slicing (multi-planer segmenting) X X
CARVING / MACHINING
2D Machining: Profile Routing X X
2D Machining: Edge Routing X X
2D Machining: Drill X X
2D Machining: Cut Path with auto tabbing X X
2.5D Machining: Vcarve shapes X X
2.5D Machining: Pocket Regions X X
2.5D Machining: Pocketing around shapes X X
3D Machining: Single Pass Raster Carving X X
2 Sided Machining X X
3D Toolpath Preview X X
Tile To Cut Large Projects In Sections X X
Rotary Axis Support* X X
Bit Builder Tool X X
Positioning During Compile X X
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*requires accessory license

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