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The VCarve Makerspace Edition will only work with the MakerFX CNC routers: [[Forest_RMF_CNC_Router | Forest CNC]]. This installer is not the same as the ones for purchase as it is specifically designed for makerspaces. Please follow the links in Slack as mentioned in this video.
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Vectric, the software company that makes VCarve Pro, has updated the process for using VCarve Pro at a Makerspace. MakerFX is a member of their new program and as such is able to provide a Makerspace authorization
  
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[https://photos.bradfordbenn.com/Videos/MakerFX-Videos/i-SjKcbXL/A This video walks] through the process, and the transcript includes the links.
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In order to participate as a user in the program, MakerFX needs to provide a valid email address to send the invitation to. We also validate that you are an active member of MakerFX
  
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[https://photos.bradfordbenn.com/Videos/MakerFX-Videos/i-SjKcbXL/A[[File:TitleCard_InstallVCarve.jpg|320px ]]]
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The form to request an invitation can be accessed from this link: [https://airtable.com/appEJMXfbHgzgL5RP/pagVOjNBnIvlVhuKH/form Request Form]. There are directions for the process at the bottom of this post.
  
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Before the training, either online or in person, the first thing one needs to do is to install Vectric's VCarve Pro software. The version we use is a little different from the standard retail version as it is designed specifically for maker spaces.
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mq1g8qpqmo Vectric has created a video] that covers installing the software as well as some of the basic features
  
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The information we are about to go over is also stored in the MakerFX Slack system, specifically at '''[https://makereffect.slack.com/archives/C1FJND17E/p1466949250000035 located in the #mfx-cnc channel as a pinned post]'''.
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# Request an invitation to the MakerFX Makerspace organization by going to https://airtable.com/appEJMXfbHgzgL5RP/pagVOjNBnIvlVhuKH/form.<br>[[File:Vectric-RequestInvitation.png|450px]]
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# After the request has been submitted, it will be reviewed by the CNC Router Team. This is a manual process. Once an active membership has been confirmed, the CNC Router Team will register the member with Vectric. The team will also let you know that it has been submitted to Vectric.
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# An invitation email will be sent from Vectric with a link to finish the registration process. As all things on the Internet, please check your spam or junk folder in your email program if you do not receive the invitation, please let the MakerFX CNC Router Team know.<br>[[File:Vectric Inviaation email.png|450px
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# After completing the registration process, you will see a page asking you to confirm your acceptance of the invitation.<br>[[File:Vectric Pending Inviation.png|450px]]
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# A new page will appear that has an overview video, including how to install and register the software. Below that is a link to the proper software to download.<br>[[File:Vectric Confirmation ofspace.png|450px]]
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# After downloading the software, install the software as you would any other piece of software.
  
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Under the Pinned items is a link to the proper version of Vectric VCarve Pro to download. VCarve is only available for Windows computers. In later videos we will cover how to import designs from other pieces of software such as Mac based programs.
 
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Underneath that in the pinned items is the code you will need to activate and link VCarve to Maker FX. I recommend copying and pasting this code when it is time to enter it.
 
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Double click the file you downloaded to install the software. It might need to install various supporting components.
 
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Once it is done, launch the software. You can skip through the first few prompts which are for Online Account, Search for Machine, and Configure Machine.
 
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These setting are already set for the machine at the space. By using the Makerspace Edition these settings are not needed.
 
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To enable the Makerspace Edition mode, go to the help menu. Click on About VCarve Pro Trial Edition. In the resulting window that appears click on Enter Makerspace ID. Then enter, pasting it is recommended. After entering the code, exit the software and relaunch it.
 
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When the splash screen appears, if it was done correctly, instead of seeing “Trial Version”, it will show Makerspace Client Edition. This step is important. If you do not see this screen, that means the software is not properly authorized. If the makerspace mode is not enabled, any work that is done will not be able to be used at the Makerspace.
 
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When the software launches you will notice that it has multiple pieces of information on the screen. These are very useful resources.  There are many video tutorials, sample projects with files, and other online resources.
 
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Congratulations you have successfully installed the software.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 15:06, 2 January 2024

Vectric, the software company that makes VCarve Pro, has updated the process for using VCarve Pro at a Makerspace. MakerFX is a member of their new program and as such is able to provide a Makerspace authorization

In order to participate as a user in the program, MakerFX needs to provide a valid email address to send the invitation to. We also validate that you are an active member of MakerFX

The form to request an invitation can be accessed from this link: Request Form. There are directions for the process at the bottom of this post.

Vectric has created a video that covers installing the software as well as some of the basic features

  1. Request an invitation to the MakerFX Makerspace organization by going to https://airtable.com/appEJMXfbHgzgL5RP/pagVOjNBnIvlVhuKH/form.
    Vectric-RequestInvitation.png
  2. After the request has been submitted, it will be reviewed by the CNC Router Team. This is a manual process. Once an active membership has been confirmed, the CNC Router Team will register the member with Vectric. The team will also let you know that it has been submitted to Vectric.
  3. An invitation email will be sent from Vectric with a link to finish the registration process. As all things on the Internet, please check your spam or junk folder in your email program if you do not receive the invitation, please let the MakerFX CNC Router Team know.
    Vectric Inviaation email.png
  4. After completing the registration process, you will see a page asking you to confirm your acceptance of the invitation.
    Vectric Pending Inviation.png
  5. A new page will appear that has an overview video, including how to install and register the software. Below that is a link to the proper software to download.
    Vectric Confirmation ofspace.png
  6. After downloading the software, install the software as you would any other piece of software.
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