Models
Transferring vectors between layers
Transferring vectors between layers You can transfer selected artwork between vector layers, or to a completely new vector layer. In the 2D or 3D views, select the vector artwork you want to transfer to another vector layer. Right-click the selected ...
Controlling the visibility of vector layers
Controlling the visibility of vector layers You can control what vector artwork is shown in the 2D and 3D views by specifying which vector layers are visible. When a vector layer is created, it is visible by default. Vector layers with displayed ...
Snapping on a vector layer
Snapping on a vector layer Snapping enables you to align a selected vector with: vectors on another, visible layer. a vertical or horizontal guideline. By default, snapping is enabled on all vector layers in a model. You can restrict its use to ...
Locking a vector layer
Locking a vector layer Locking enables you to prevent the artwork on a vector layer from being moved, deleted or edited. Locking does not prevent you from transferring artwork between vector layers. To lock a layer: In the Project panel, click the ...
Assigning a colour to a vector layer
Assigning a colour to a vector layer The colour of vector artwork is controlled by the colour associated with the vector layer. The default colour for new vector layers is black. Giving a unique colour to each layer can make it easier to identify ...
Selecting vector layers
Selecting vector layers When you are working on a model, any vector artwork you create is drawn on the active vector layer. Only one vector layer can be active at a time, although the artwork drawn across all visible vector layers is displayed, and ...
Renaming a vector layer
Renaming a vector layer In every new model, the default vector layer is named Default Layer. All vector layers you create are named Vector Layer, and given a unique number. When you import vector artwork, the new vector layer uses the name of the ...
Deleting vector layers
Deleting vector layers Use the Delete Vector Layer button to delete any vector layer from the stack, with the exception of the Default Layer. To delete vector layers: In the Project Tree, select the layer, or layers, you want to delete. Its panel is ...
Duplicating vector layers
Duplicating vector layers You can duplicate individual vector layers or multiple vector layers. In doing so, the contents of the original layers and their associated settings are reproduced on new layers. To duplicate vector layers: In the Project ...
Setting the stacking order of vector layers
Setting the stacking order of vector layers Use the Move Layer buttons to change the stacking order of vector layers. This enables you to display the vector layers in your preferred order. To change the stacking order of a vector layer: In the ...
Exporting vector layers
Exporting vector layers You can export individual or multiple vector layers as data so that the vector artwork can be imported into a new model or another drawing package. If you export to .dgk or .dxf format, then layer and colour information is ...
Exporting all vectors
Exporting all vectors You can export all vector artwork, including artwork on hidden layers, in your model as data so that the vector artwork can be imported into a new model or another drawing package. To export all vector artwork in your model: In ...
Selecting vectors
Selecting vectors Use the vector tools on the Project panel to select: all visible vector artwork, all vector artwork assigned to a particular layer; or all vectors on selected layers. To select all visible vector artwork: Ensure the layers ...
Merging vector layers
Merging vector layers Use the Merge Visible Vector Layers button to combine multiple visible layers into a single new layer, or select multiple vector layers in the Project Tree and merge them into a single layer. This decreases the memory ...
Importing data from another file
Importing data from another file Use the Import Data from Another File button to import vectors from a file. To import vectors from a file: In the Project Tree, click the Vectors item or a vector layer. The Vector Layers panel is displayed below the ...
Creating a vector layer
Creating a vector layer Use the New Vector Layer button to create an empty vector layer above the currently selected vector layer. You can create as many vector layers as you like in a model. This enables you to separate your vector artwork and ...
Vectors
Vectors The Vectors item controls the vector-layer stack. Use vector layers to organise and manage your vector artwork. To display the vector-layer stack, click beside the Vectors item in the Project Tree. Every new Carveco model contains an empty ...
Model information
Model information The model information icon is at the root of the Project Tree. If your model is saved or imported, its name is displayed beside the icon. When selected, the model's dimensions and resolution are displayed below the splitter bar, ...
Working with models
Working with models This section explains the items that are available from the Project Tree when you are working with models independently from projects. When working with a new, independent model, the Project Tree looks as follows: The following ...
The Project panel
The Project panel The Project panel is the hub of working in Carveco. The Project panel: is docked and pinned. is divided into two areas by a splitter bar. contains the Project Tree, which maps the structure of your Carveco projects and models. ...