To add the laser as a tool to the Vcarve/Aspire Tool Database with the 'Laser Module' follow these steps: To add the laser as a tool to the Vcarve/Aspire Tool Database follow these steps: 1) Open Vcarve/Aspire and create a new project.Ĥ) Select the Plus button in the bottom left corner to add a tool to the database.ĥ) Select the End Mill from the Tool Type drop-down If you are unsure if you have Vectric's 'Laser Module' add-on, open Vcarve/Aspire and create a new project and check under Toolpath operations for the Laser Cut and Fill toolpath and the Laser Picture toolpath. The Laser Picture toolpath of Vectric's 'Laser Module' add-on is not compatible with our lasers and CNC machines. The second method will use the Laser Cutter tool type recently added to Vcarve/Aspire 11+ with the 'Laser Module' add-on.
The first method in this article will utilize the settings of an endmill bit and can be used for Vcarve/Aspire version 10.5 to version 7.0.
With the recent launch by Vectric of the 'Laser Module' add-on, there are two methods for creating the Laser Engraver as a tool. In order to use the Next Wave CNC laser accessories, they will need to be added as a tool into Vcarve/Aspire.
