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9WARNING or CAUTION:Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention -- The information is not to be taken lightly

99CarveWright Designer Software ManualControl PointsAll elements placed on a board may be manipulated through the use of Control Points which appear a

100Chapter 11: PatternsFeatherFeather is the tapered region around a raster item on the board at the board surface. This is a traditional way of carv

101CarveWright Designer Software ManualFlip FeatherThe Flip Feather function applies to vector with a region applied. Instead of having the feather a

DraftWhere a Feather is the tapered region around a raster item on the board at the board surface, Draft is the tapered region around a raster item on

103CarveWright Designer Software ManualCreating a Region out of a PatternTurning a pattern into a region creates a at-bottomed recess with the shape

104Chapter 11: PatternsMerging PatternsA merge occurs whenever two patterns overlap on the board. There are three types of mergesNormal:The highest p

105CarveWright Designer Software Manual

106Chapter 11: Patterns

107CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 12: Advanced PatternsThis section will illustrate the advanced tools and mechanisms for working with i

108Chapter 12: Advanced PatternsImporting an ImageTo import a picture or clip art, select ‘Import Image’ from the ‘File’ menu. The Import Image dial

10Computer System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows 2000/Windows XP• 256MB of RAM (512 MB or greater recommended)• 150MB of available hard-disk space•

109CarveWright Designer Software ManualThe three-dimensional view may be rotated and zoomed with the same mouse controls used for manipulating a board

110Chapter 12: Advanced PatternsHide PatternIntroduced in version 1.131 of the software is the ability to hide elements on a project. Right-clicking

111CarveWright Designer Software ManualMake PatternAlso introduced in version 1.131 is the ability to make a pattern from the Basic patterns included

112Chapter 12: Advanced PatternsA second pattern has been placed on the board to the optimal position, in this case at the edge of the star (Example

113CarveWright Designer Software ManualThe Save Item dialog (Example F) box will appear to allow users to specify where to save the pattern to. The e

114Chapter 12: Advanced PatternsPatterns, Collections and Projects Purchase Download InstructionsWhen purchasing patterns, collections, or projects f

115CarveWright Designer Software ManualPattern Purchase ImportWhen the CarveWright Designer Software opens, the Import Image dialog box will appear.

116Chapter 12: Advanced PatternsPattern Collection Purchase ImportWhen the CarveWright Designer Software opens, the Import Image dialog box will appe

117CarveWright Designer Software ManualProject Purchase ImportProjects that are purchased from the CarveWright website are delivered in a compressed 

118Chapter 12: Advanced Patterns

11Standard UpgradesUploading of projects created in the software to the memory card with the usb programmer (both included with the machine)aVector To

119CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 13: Text ToolTopics:• Text• Editing TextTextText can be added to the board like any other pattern. Onc

120Chapter 13: Text ToolFont BoxThe font box displays the Fonts installed on the computer that are compatible with the CarveWright Designer Software.

121CarveWright Designer Software ManualArcThe arc degrees for text will make the ends of the text come closer together to form a circle. This ranges

122Chapter 13: Text ToolAdding or Removing FontsThe CarveWright Designer Software uses the fonts stored on the operating systems’s fonts folder. The

123CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 14: Layout ToolsThis section will illustrate the various layout tools and mechanisms that are availabl

124Chapter 14: Layout ToolsCarving ListThe Carving List is a powerful tool for organizing and manipulating objects on the board. Choose the Carving L

125CarveWright Designer Software ManualGroupPatterns can be grouped together by highlighting multiple patterns (either on the board or in the carving

126Chapter 14: Layout ToolsCenterAny item(s) placed on the board can be centered and locked in position to keep it from moving. Select the item to c

127CarveWright Designer Software ManualAlignmentAlignment applies to two or more items. Any geometry placed on the board can be aligned with another.

128Chapter 14: Layout ToolsFlip and RotateFlip and Rotate is a quick way to reorient an item. The Flip and Rotate functions are found on the Layout M

12What is the CarveWright™ Software DesignerThe CarveWright™ Designer Software is the graphical user interface used to design projects for the CarveWr

129CarveWright Designer Software ManualSnap and GridThere may be times when the precision of the computer is desired when designing a project. The fe

130Chapter 14: Layout ToolsGridThe grid lines can be toggled on or off by selecting Toggle Grid Lines from the View pull down menu the View tool bar

131CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 15: Board and View ManipulationThis section will illustrate some of the mechanisms for starting a new

132Chapter 15: Board and View Manipulation (Advanced)Changing Board AppearanceTo help with visualization of the nal product, the type of wood and st

133CarveWright Designer Software ManualLighting DirectionThe direction and intensity of the light source pointed at the board will affect the appearan

134Chapter 15: Board and View Manipulation (Advanced)Perspective View Perspective is the taper of an object as it goes into the screen giving it a mo

135CarveWright Designer Software ManualWindow Mode This feature is in version 1�130 of the software or later�Introduced in version 1.130, the Carve

136Chapter 15: Board and View Manipulation (Advanced)Figure 15�9� Project Windows ArrangementThe Window menu can display up to nine windows. If ther

137CarveWright Designer Software Manual

138Chapter 15: Board and View Manipulation (Advanced)

13CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 1: Software InstallationThe CarveWright™/CompuCarve™ Woodworking System comes with an installation cd.

139CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 16: UploadingThe contents of this chapter highlight the features associated with uploading a project t

140Chapter 16: UploadingBefore the upload process can be begin, the USB programmer needs to be plugged in to the USB port of the computer. The green

141CarveWright Designer Software ManualWhen presented with the Auto-jig dialog, the following messages will display on the screen for the attached rea

142Chapter 16: UploadingUpload ProjectThe Upload Project dialog (Figure 15.6) show all the le settings that can be made before the project is upload

143CarveWright Designer Software ManualQuality SettingsThe Quality Setting selected for the project will change the detail of the carve as well as th

144Chapter 16: UploadingProject OrientationIt is important to note the orientation of the project as viewed on the computer screen as compared to the

145CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 17: Memory Card ManagementThis chapter focuses on the Flash Manager which works Flash ManagerThe Flash

146Chapter 17: Memory Card MangementDeleteThere are two methods for deleting information off of the memory card. The rst method is the direct delet

147CarveWright Designer Software ManualFormattingEarlier in the chapter under the Delete section, it was mentioned that there are two ways to delete i

148Chapter 17: Memory Card Mangement

14Chapter 1: Software InstallationMicrosoft® Windows®On Windows Vista and Windows 7, the person installing the software will need administrator privi

149CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 18: HelpThis section will illustrate the various items that are available under the Help Menu.The Help

150Chapter 18: HelpSample Projects This feature changed in version 1�130 of the software but has been available with every version prior�The Sampl

151CarveWright Designer Software ManualTutorials This menu option was not added to the software until after version 1�127� There must be an intern

152Chapter 18: HelpCheck for Updates There must be an internet connection to use this option�Periodically updates are released for the CarveWright

153CarveWright Designer Software ManualFigure 18�6� Manage Licenses Dialog (Your Licenses)Hardware Manual This menu option was not added to the so

154Chapter 18: HelpOnline Forum There must be an internet connection to use this option�The online forum, much like the tutorials is another sourc

155CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 19: PreferencesThis section will illustrate some of the mechanisms for starting a new board, placing o

156Chapter 19: PreferencesMemory Rendering CacheThe Rendering Cache is automatically set based on the operating system the software is installed on.

157CarveWright Designer Software ManualFigure 19�2� Preferences Dialog - 3D Graphics tabLighting LevelThe amount of simulated light on the board in t

158Chapter 19: PreferencesStandard FunctionsA Tale of Two KeyboardsThough all the features are the same between the two operating system, the keyboar

15CarveWright Designer Software ManualThis screen prompts for the Username that will be the default author name for projects that are saved to the co

159CarveWright Designer Software ManualCopy: Select this button to duplicate the currently selected item(s) or carving(s) onto the clipboard. The k

160Chapter 19: PreferencesStartup WizardThe Startup Wizard is the initial screen that displays to assist with common le options if the software is o

161CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 20: Manage LicensesThis chapter will illustrate the various items that are available under the Manage

162Chapter 20: Manage LicensesUpdate LicensesFor computers connected to the internet (high-speed or dial-up connection), the software can connect wit

163CarveWright Designer Software ManualLicense UsageOnce licenses are applied to a computer, they can not be revoked. Consumer licenses allow pattern

164Chapter 20: Manage LicensesActivate LicensesThe software that comes with the CarveWright/CompuCarve Woodworking Machine is enough to accomplish ma

165CarveWright Designer Software ManualOnline MethodFor the online method, the serial number provided will need to be available (Figure 18.3) as well

166Chapter 20: Manage LicensesLicense using Another Computer Connected to the InternetFor computers not connected to the internet, a display will pro

167CarveWright Designer Software ManualThe new item will now be available to be applied to a computer. Under the appropriate section, will be the new

168Chapter 20: Manage LicensesFigure 20�16� Registration - Successful ActivationOnce the ‘Finish’ button is clicked, all the licenses that were impo

16Chapter 1: Software InstallationThis screen shows what type of installation the program will perform. The default is Complete, which is the recomme

169CarveWright Designer Software ManualImport License FileFor computers not connected to the internet, it is possible to get the licenses from the int

170Chapter 20: Manage LicensesThe software will display a successful screen, if the process went through, or prompt for additional information if uns

171CarveWright Designer Software ManualActivate SubscriptionThe code needed to activate Subscriptions will come in one of two different methods. It w

172Chapter 20: Manage LicensesOnline MethodFor the online method, the serial number provided will need to be available (Figure 18.3) as well as the u

173CarveWright Designer Software ManualLicense using Another Computer Connected to the InternetFor computers not connected to the internet, a display

174Chapter 20: Manage LicensesAt the bottom of the screen will be a section that shows the subscription information after a successful subscription a

175CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 21: Toolbar CustomizationCustomizationToolbars offer a quick way of accessing tools and functions. The

176Chapter 21: Toolbar CustomizationFigure 21�2� Customize Toolbars Dialog BoxToolbar OptionsLarge IconsThe “Use Large Icons” checkbox under the Too

177CarveWright Designer Software ManualAdd\Remove IconsAt the top of Customize Toolbars Dialog Box is a Toolbar Dropdown List. The currently selected

178Chapter 21: Toolbar Customization

17CarveWright Designer Software ManualThis screen displays that the installation process is complete and prompts whether or not to show the readme le

179CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 22: Software RemovalIn the event the software needs to be removed, locate the corresponding Operating

180Chapter 22: Software RemovalThe Control Panel may be shown in different manners based on the computer conguration but the required icon is ‘Add o

181CarveWright Designer Software ManualOn the Add or Remove Programs dialog, locate the list entry for the CarveWright Designer Software. Click on it

182Chapter 22: Software RemovalWindows™ VistaFrom the Start Menu, click on the Control Panel Icon.

183CarveWright Designer Software ManualThe Control Panel may be shown in different manners based on the computer conguration but the required icon is

184Chapter 22: Software RemovalOn the ‘Uninstall or change a program’ dialog, locate the list entry for the CarveWright Designer Software. Right-cli

185CarveWright Designer Software ManualMac OS® X ver. 10.4 or later The applications folder is where most of the programs on a Mac system are kept. I

186Chapter 22: Software Removal

187CarveWright Designer Software ManualAppendix A: Toolbar Quick Reference

188Appendix A: Toolbar Quick ReferenceFile and Edit MenusNew Piece/Project:Select this button to launch the New Dialog to create a new piece or proje

18Chapter 1: Software InstallationMac OS® X ver. 10.4 or laterThe person installing the software will need administrator privileges to complete the i

189CarveWright Designer Software ManualDrawing MenuPointer Tool:Select this tool, then left-click on the board to select carvings for manipulation. Yo

190Appendix A: Toolbar Quick ReferenceSine Tool:Select this tool, then left-click to place a sine wave. It may then be manipulated by dragging the ye

191CarveWright Designer Software ManualTools MenuDrill Tool:Select this tool, then left-click to place the hole. A dialog box will appear, asking for

192Appendix A: Toolbar Quick ReferenceView MenuRender Quality:For performance reasons, the piece is normally displayed in a lower-quality format whil

193CarveWright Designer Software ManualToggle Texture:Clicking this option toggles wood-grain texture for the currently displayed piece. Some carvings

194Appendix A: Toolbar Quick Reference

195CarveWright Designer Software ManualAppendix B: Troubleshooting

196Appendix B: TroubleshootingProblem Possible IssueWill not connect to the internet from within the programNot connected to the internet, ensure tha

197CarveWright Designer Software Manual

198Appendix B: Troubleshooting

ICarveWright™ Designer Software2011 LHR Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.NoticeWhile reasonable efforts were made to ensure that the information

19CarveWright Designer Software Manual The applications folder is where most of the programs on a Mac system are kept. It can be accessed through Mac

199CarveWright Designer Software ManualAppendix C: Decimal Equivalents to Fractional Inches

200Appendix C: Decimal Equivalents to Fractional InchesConversion Table.015625 1/64 .515625 33/64.03125 1/32 .53125 17/32.046875 3/64 .546875 35/64�0

201CarveWright Designer Software ManualAppendix D: Premium Features

202Appendix D: Premium FeaturesThis appendix briey covers the premium features that can be purchased for the CarveWright Designer Software. For mor

203CarveWright Designer Software ManualPattern EditorThe Pattern Editor Software, which is normally supplied with the CarveWright Scanning Probe, can

204Appendix D: Premium FeaturesThe features of the program are not explained in this book.For instructions on how to activate premium features, see “

205CarveWright Designer Software Manual

206Appendix D: Premium Features

207CarveWright Designer Software ManualAppendix E: GlossaryBIOS ... 1

208Appendix E: GlossaryBIOS BIOS (basic input / output system) is basically the “software” the computer uses for it’s most basic op-erations (access

20Chapter 1: Software Installation

209CarveWright Designer Software ManualDMG (Disk Iamge) Disk image (le extension for Mac computer)Double-click Quickly click the left mouse button

210Appendix E: GlossaryImport The ability of one application to use data produced by another application. For example, many programs are able to imp

211CarveWright Designer Software ManualPNG (Portable Network Graphics) A bitmap format designed to take the place of GIF. Unlike GIF, PNG is not tied

212Appendix E: Glossarywindow’s contents t within the current window size, the scroll bars will not appear. The scroll bar contains a slider that t

213CarveWright Designer Software ManualWeb, you are required to enter your username and password. Once you have logged in, your username may appear on

214Appendix E: Glossary

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216Appendix E: Glossary

217CarveWright Designer Software ManualAppendix F: Index

218Appendix F: IndexAActivationSoftware 25–34BBold. See Fonts: StyleCCenter 125Both 125Horizontally 125Vertically 125FFile Extensions 35MPC 35

21CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 2: Software ActivationAny version of the software prior to version 1�123 can not be registered�When the

22Chapter 2: Software ActivationIf you already have an account and do not remember your password, you can retrieve it at www�carvewright�com/register

23CarveWright Designer Software ManualRegistration OptionsActivating the software will provide four options, which will be described in the following

24Chapter 2: Software ActivationRegister OnlineIf the computer is connected to the internet, whether it is a dial-up or broadband connection, choose

25CarveWright Designer Software ManualWhen creating a new account, the Username has to be unique and all of the required elds indicated by (required)

26Chapter 2: Software ActivationRegister using Another Computer Connected to the InternetFrom the Registration dialog box choose the second radio but

27CarveWright Designer Software ManualThe screen that follows will prompt for the Computer ID number given from the software with all letters capitali

28Chapter 2: Software ActivationI have a License FileFor users that have a license (see Import License File on page 169) you have the option of impor

IIIMPORTANT: THIS AGREEMENT (or “EULA”) IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PERSON, COMPANY, OR ORGANIZATION THAT HAS LICENSED THIS SOFTWARE (“YOU” OR “

29CarveWright Designer Software ManualRegister over the PhoneTo register by phone, select the last option and click the “Next” button. This option ca

30Chapter 2: Software ActivationComputer ID ______________Description ________________License Code ______________Computer ID ______________Descriptio

31CarveWright Designer Software ManualComputer ID ______________Description ________________License Code ______________Computer ID ______________Descr

32Chapter 2: Software Activation

33CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 3: Software BasicsFile ExtensionsFile extensions are the le names that are associated with the softwar

34Chapter 3: Software BasicsSoftware LayoutWhen the software is rst started, it will appear with a menu and toolbars at the top of the window. The d

35CarveWright Designer Software ManualThough the MAC and Windows software have the same capabilities and features, the MAC software is laid out differ

36Chapter 3: Software BasicsTitle BarThe title bar shows the logo, the CarveWright Program name and the le name of the current project in brackets.

37CarveWright Designer Software ManualMenu BarTextual list of menus commonly located beneath the title bar of a window that lists various menus that c

38Chapter 3: Software BasicsToolbars.Unavailable IconsWhether using the keyboard shortcuts or the mouse, some commands are not accessible unless cert

III(c) You agree that LHR Technologies, Inc. may audit your use of the Software for compliance with these terms at any time, upon reasonable notice.

39CarveWright Designer Software ManualLayout ToolbarThe Layout Toolbar is used to quickly set the alignment, centering, standard rotation and mirrorin

40Chapter 3: Software BasicsWorkspaceThe Workspace displays the current board that is being worked on. The board can be rotated within the software

41CarveWright Designer Software ManualStatus BarAt the bottom of the Application Window is a status bar. As the mouse is moved over any icon the name

42Chapter 3: Software Basics

43CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 4: Quick StartThis chapter is a quick overview of creating a new project and how to use the mouse and k

44Chapter 4: Quick StartUsing the MouseWhen a board is created or opened by means of the New Dialog or by opening a saved le, a window will appear i

45CarveWright Designer Software ManualMiddle Button [CTRL + z + Click]: Click it and drag to rotate the board. The board can be rotated without a thr

46Chapter 4: Quick StartCursor ShapesThe cursor shape will change based on the key/mouse combination that applies at its current position. Below are

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48Chapter 4: Quick Start

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49CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 5: Board and View ManipulationThis section will illustrate some of the mechanisms for starting a new bo

50Chapter 5: Board and View ManipulationConstruction LinesConstruction lines are the horizontal and vertical black dotted center lines that are visib

51CarveWright Designer Software ManualView SettingsThe view of the board can be quickly restored to the front, back, Isometric View, or the closest fa

52Chapter 5: Board and View Manipulation

53CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 6: DrawingThis section will illustrate the tools and mechanisms for drawing and manipulating drawn obje

54Chapter 6: DrawingDrawing ToolsDrawing is accomplished by the use of the following tools:Line Segment Tool: Select this tool, then left-click on th

55CarveWright Designer Software ManualPlacing Drawing ElementsTo place a drawing element onto the board, click the desired drawing tool from the toolb

56Chapter 6: DrawingConnecting Drawing ElementsDrawing elements can be connected together by dragging the endpoint of one drawing element onto the en

57CarveWright Designer Software ManualSetting AttachmentsAttachments provide the ability to constrain a drawing element or pattern vertices to certain

58Chapter 6: DrawingEditing AttachmentsAfter an attachment is set, the carving will remain constrained to the indicated distance during any further m

5Rendering Quality ...

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60Chapter 6: Drawing

61CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 7: Advanced Drawing FeaturesThis chapter will illustrate the advanced tools and mechanisms for drawing

62Chapter 7: Advanced Drawing FeaturesLine OrientationLines can be set to Horizontal, Vertical or Angle by selecting “Orientation” and then by select

63CarveWright Designer Software ManualRout ToolThe Rout Tool allows a gure to be broken into a number of sections, each one with an independently ass

64Chapter 7: Advanced Drawing FeaturesUtility ToolbarThe utility toolbar is not shown by default but can be made visible by selecting it from the Vie

65CarveWright Designer Software ManualRemoveVertex ToolThe RemoveVertex icon takes away a vertex point from the vector line.Clicking the unwanted vert

66Chapter 7: Advanced Drawing FeaturesChange Shape ToolsThe change shape tools change the function of a vector from just a line to an arc or spline a

67CarveWright Designer Software ManualPosition ToolsAttach ToolAttachments provide the ability to constrain a drawing element or pattern vertices to c

68Chapter 7: Advanced Drawing Features

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69CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 8: InputsThis section will illustrate the tools and mechanisms for drawing and manipulating drawn objec

70Chapter 8: Input ToolbarDepthThe depth parameter is the difference from the top of the board surface to the bottom of the pattern or region. (Figur

71CarveWright Designer Software ManualFigure 8�7� Height Illustration - 800 HeightFigure 8�8� Pattern - 800 HeightAngleTransforming Input BoxesThe i

72Chapter 8: Input ToolbarFigure 8�9� Input Toolbar (Radius Input Variation)RadiusIn order to understand the Radius input, two words must be referen

73CarveWright Designer Software ManualInsetInset (and the opposite, Offset) allow for cutting along the path inside or outside the path (Figure 8.11).

74Chapter 8: Input ToolbarFigure 8�12� Input Toolbar (Length Input Variation)LengthThe length parameter (Figure 8.12) is the difference from one end

75CarveWright Designer Software ManualSizeThe size input eld refers to the bounding box for both patterns and vector shapes. Any changes made on the

76Chapter 8: Input Toolbar

77CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 9: Bits & Bit FeaturesThis chapter will illustrate the bits and bit tools for use in the CarveWrigh

78Chapter 9: Bits & Bit Selection60o V-GrooveSKU Number: Shank Size:BCT125 1/4”Maximum Cut Depth: Recomm. Max Pass:0.438 0.438+/- Inset: Recomm.

7Pattern Collection Purchase Import ...116Project Pu

79CarveWright Designer Software Manual1/2” Round-OverSKU Number: Shank Size:BRD50 1/2”Maximum Cut Depth: Recomm. Max Pass:0.750 0.400+/- Inset: Recomm

80Chapter 9: Bits & Bit Selection1/4” Ball NoseSKU Number: Shank Size:BBN25 1/4”Maximum Cut Depth: Recomm. Max Pass:0.800 0.250+/- Inset: Recomm.

81CarveWright Designer Software Manual1/16” Cutting BitSKU Number: Shank Size:BCT062 1/4”Maximum Cut Depth: Recomm. Max Pass:0.250 0.125+/- Inset: Rec

82Chapter 9: Bits & Bit SelectionRoutingRouting is applying a bit to a path at a set depth. This function can be done on any drawing element or o

83CarveWright Designer Software ManualSelecting the Pattern BitEvery pattern on a board is carved using the same bit, generally a 1/8 or 1/16 inch ne

84Chapter 9: Bits & Bit SelectionDrill ToolThe drill tool provides a quick way to create holes. To create a hole select the drill tool from the t

85CarveWright Designer Software ManualDepth ProleA Depth Prole may be applied to a gure in order to produce an effect similar to a hand-applied car

86Chapter 9: Bits & Bit SelectionCut PathCut path is a cut all the way through the board that will leave small tabs holding the cutouts in place

87CarveWright Designer Software ManualRetain Tab SettingsThe two check boxes that are available will maintain the choices made in the tab settings for

88Chapter 9: Bits & Bit SelectionCut Out Settings (Max Pass Depth)The ‘Maximum Pass Depth’ allows for changing from a single cut pass to multiple

8Delete ...

89CarveWright Designer Software ManualThe ‘Flip Cut’ button switches the side of the line the cut is to be performed on. Because the bits have differ

90Chapter 9: Bits & Bit Selection

91CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 10: Using Two Dimensional GeometryThis section will illustrate how to use two dimensional geometry such

92Chapter 10: Using Two Dimensional GeometrySurfacesA surface is a region with a contour to it. To create a surface, select the closed gure or patte

93CarveWright Designer Software ManualLike patterns surfaces have both a depth and a height. Unlike patterns the height of a surface is the height up

94Chapter 10: Using Two Dimensional GeometryTexturesA Texture is a region with a texture to it. To create a Texture select the closed gure or patter

95CarveWright Designer Software ManualFigure 10�9� Select Surface DialogOnce created a texture acts the same way as a pattern and can be merged (See

96Chapter 10: Using Two Dimensional Geometry

97CarveWright Designer Software ManualChapter 11: PatternsThis section will illustrate the tools and mechanisms for placing and working with patterns

98Chapter 11: PatternsFigure 11�3� Pattern Selection WindowTo place a pattern on the board, select the pattern in the library by clicking on it then