Using The Shape Editor
In this video we take a focused look at our Shape Editor Tool. Available in Carveco Maker Plus and Carveco; the Shape Editor lets you easily create 3D shapes from 2D vectors in real-time.
Fading Relief Height
The Fade Relief tool allows you to dynamically fade the Z height of a relief. Using interactive control points you can tailor the fade to the specification of your design, including the fade strength, type of fade; direction of fade and further controls to denote linear, radial fades and controlling a fade between boundaries.
Trimming Reliefs Using Colour
As an alternative to Vector trimming, Carveco Maker Plus and Carveco allow you to make selections for Zeroing areas of a 3D relief, based on the underlying Bitmap colours. Using your primary colour selection in the colour palette - the Zero Under Colour and Keep Under Colour tools allow you control over what areas of...
Creating 3D Weaves
The Weave Tool allows you to easily create a 3D weave using 2D 'Drive Rail' vectors. The generated 3D shape passes both over and under itself for a unique, decorative weave effect. This tool can also be used to generate Celtic Knots.
3D Sculpting
In this tutorial, we'll explore the 3D Sculpting Tools In Carveco Maker Plus. We take a look at the Smooth and Erase tools, two tools which are simple to use but highly effective at creating organic artwork, cleaning up areas of your design or the localised blending of different relief models.
Add Draft
In this video, we take a look at the Add Draft tool within Carveco Maker Plus. A powerful tool for creating angled side walls on reliefs, allowing you to add draft to your model in seconds.
