Vectric® Master Training Course Curriculum
Below you can find the course curriculum of the Vectric® Master Training Course. If you are already a student, you can click on a lesson to go right to it. If not, you will be prompted to sign up. New lessons are always being added or updated!
[Last updated: 1-27-2022]
Welcome to the course!
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Chapter #1: Getting Started
Chapter #2: Snap Settings
Chapter #3: Creating Vectors
Chapter #4: Text Tools
Chapter #5: Transform Objects
Chapter #6: Edit Objects
Chapter #7: Offsets and Layouts
Chapter #8: Tool Database
Chapter #9: Creating Toolpaths
Thread Milling Toolpath - (Coming Soon)
Laser Cut & Fill Toolpath - (Coming Soon)
Chamfer Toolpath - (Coming Soon)
Chapter #10: Toolpath Operations
Tile Toolpaths - (Coming Soon)
Chapter #11: Bonus Lessons
Importing Sketchup Models - (Coming Soon)
Advanced: Editing Post Processors - (Coming Soon)
Chapter #12: Practice Lessons
Practice Project #3a: Analog Wall Clock - Drawing Design - (Coming Soon)
Practice Project #3b: Analog Wall Clock - Creating Toolpaths - (Coming Soon)
Chapter #13: Gadgets
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13.1 | What are Gadgets?
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13.2 | How to Download Gadgets
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13.3 | Gadget Shortcuts
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13.4 | DXF Batch Proccessor Gadget
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13.5 | Drag Knife Toolpath Gadget
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13.6 | Explode Vectors Gadget
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13.7 | Keyhole Toolpath Gadget
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13.8 | Circle Resize Gadget
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13.9 | Fluter Gadget
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13.10 | Gear Maker Gadget
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13.11 | Spiral Creator Gadget
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13.12 | Square Around Gadget
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13.13 | Valance Gadget
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13.14 | Dovetail Gadget
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13.15 | Dogbone Gadget
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13.16 | Box Creator Gadget
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13.17 | Dado Toolpath Gadget
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13.18 | Chamfer Gadget
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13.19 | Half Toner Gadget
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13.19.1 | Half Toner Gadget - Cropping Images
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13.20 | Job Backup Gadget Suite
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Gadget Quiz
Chapter #14: 3D Model Tools for VCarve & Aspire
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14.0 | Intro to Chapter 14
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14.1 | Job Setup & Modeling Resolution
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14.2 | Small Model - Large Material Trick
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14.3 | Navigating the Layout Space
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14.4 | 3D Clipart
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14.5 | 3D Model Resources
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14.6 | Import a Component or 3D Model
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14.7 | 3D Combine Modes
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14.8 | 3D Component Tree
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14.9A | Shape Height & Base Height
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14.9B | Fade, Tilt, & Bake
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14.9C | Component Appearance
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14.10 | 2D Vector Boundaries
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14.11 | Level Clipping
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14.12 | Mirror Mode
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14.13 | Zero Plane Component
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14.14 | Smoothing Filter
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14.15 | Scale Z Height of Model
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14.16 | Slice Model
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14.17 | Project Toolpaths onto 3D Models
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14.18 | Intro to Multiply Combine Mode
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14.19 | Multiply Combine Mode - Example 1
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14.20 | Multiply Combine Mode - Example 2
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Intro to 3D Modeling Quiz
Chapter #15: 3D Carving Practice Project
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(Coming Soon) 15.0 | Intro to Chapter 15
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15.1 | Design a 3D Project from Clipart
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15.2 | Setup Toolpaths for a 3D Project (Version 10.5 and earlier)
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15.3 | Setup Toolpaths for a 3D Project (Version 11 and later)
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15.4 | Adding a Keyhole Toolpath on Backside of 3D Project
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15.5 | Setup & Run Toolpaths on Backside
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(Coming Soon)15.6 | Finishing Tips & Techniques
Chapter #16: 3D Modeling for Aspire
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16.1 | Create a Shape from Vector Outlines
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16.2 | Two Rail Sweep
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16.3 | Extrude and Weave
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16.4 | Turn and Spin
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16.5 | Multiple Ways to Make Components
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16.6 | Combine Components
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16.7 | Clearing and Splitting Components
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16.8 | Replace Below
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16.9 | Emboss Components
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16.10 | Add Draft to Model
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16.11 | Offset Model
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16.12 | Distort 3D Components
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16.13 | Create Component from Toolpath Preview
Advanced Lessons: Double Sided Machining
(Double sided lessons coming soon!)
Advanced Lessons: Rotary Machining
Job Setup - (Coming Soon)
Wrapping Gadget - Rounding Toolpath - (Coming Soon)
Wrapping Gadget - Flutting Layout - (Coming Soon)
Wrapping Gadget - Spiral Layout - (Coming Soon)
Turned Profile Gadget - (Coming Soon)