File > New > Model

Use this menu option to create a model. When creating a model in Carveco, the model's dimensions typically represent the sheet or block of material you want to use when manufacturing your finished design.

The New Model  button on the File toolbar is a shortcut for this menu option and the keyboard shortcut is Ctrl+N. The accessibility of this button is layout dependent.

To create a model:

1. Select File > New > Model or click  to display the Size For new Model dialog.
   If you are creating a model as part of a project, right-click Models  in the Project Tree then select New > Model from the context menu.
2. In the Dimensions area, specify the width and height of the model you want to create.
3. In the Units area, select mm or inches.
4. In the Resolution area, drag the slider to set the model resolution. A resolution of approximately 1500 x 1500 points is suitable for most jobs.
5. Specify the model's origin by clicking one of the numbered positions shown below:

   
   
   The  icon is displayed on the box diagram in your selected position.
   
   After a model is created, you can use Model > Adjust Resolution to change the resolution.

6. Click OK to create the model.
   
   
   • If you are creating a model that is part of a project, an open model  icon is shown below the   Models item in the Project Tree. The model is named (Untitled).
   • If you are creating an independent model, the open model  icon is the root of the Project Tree. The model is named (Untitled).
     

See Also

• Model > Adjust Resolution
• The Project panel
• The model screen