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Purchasing download-only ArtCAM software

February 4, 2016, 4:33 am
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by Dillon M (Posted Thu, 04 Feb 2016 12:33:30 GMT)
Hi Chris,

Welcome to the ArtCAM Forum!
barbakos wrote:
I'm having the same issue. I paid for the program tonight and went through the activation steps with the .elf file that was emailed to me and I can not get it to activate. Please help
I've sent some instructions to your registered email address.

If you require the support of the forum community, I recommend that you register as a Verified ArtCAM Express User as soon as possible. Thanks in advance for your time and cooperation.

Kind regards,

Dillon

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How can I get new copy of my .paf file?

February 4, 2016, 4:40 am
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by Dillon M (Posted Thu, 04 Feb 2016 12:40:20 GMT)
Hi Lukasz,

Welcome to the ArtCAM Forum! I've sent a copy of your PAF Licence file (HCC01-01P.paf) along with some instructions to your registered email address.

If you require the support of the forum community, I recommend that you register as a Verified ArtCAM Express User as soon as possible. Thanks in advance for your time and cooperation.

Kind regards,

Dillon

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ArtCAM 2015 crashed after 3d simulation

February 4, 2016, 6:46 am
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by Dillon M (Posted Thu, 04 Feb 2016 14:46:08 GMT)
Hi Enrico,
efont wrote:
i have followed the steps you suggest and even if the appearance it is not great is not crashing anymore.
I'm pleased to hear that. :D
efont wrote:
We will think about buy a new graphic board anyway
I would recommend an NVIDIA Quadro graphics card.
efont wrote:
i have a ArtCAM Express 2015 R2 (64-bit build 813)
You aren't using the latest version and build of ArtCAM Express 2015 R2 available to you. Please follow these steps to update to ArtCAM Express 2015 R2.SP1 (64-bit build 830):

(1) Shut down ArtCAM Express 2015 R2 (64-bit build 813).
(2) Visit the Delcam Customer Download Centre.
(3) Enter your dongle number and registered email address, then click Submit. A Customer Verification email is sent to your registered email address.
(4) Click the link included in the Customer Verification email to access the Delcam Customer Download Centre.
(5) Click the ArtCAM link in the site's left column to display the customer downloads for ArtCAM.
(6) Click the ArtCAM 2015 R2 Service Pack 1 - Minimal Install link to download the ArtCAM_2015.830.Minimal.exe file.
(7) Right-click the downloaded ArtCAM_2015.830.Minimal.exe file and select the Run as administrator context menu option to install ArtCAM Express 2015 R2.SP1 (64-bit build 830).

Thanks in advance for your time and cooperation.

Kind regards,

Dillon

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Custom Lithophanes

February 4, 2016, 7:26 am
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by jcraft98 (Posted Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:26:25 GMT)
hi I am new to ACE and would like to do these as well how do you find out how to do them in the program. Thanks

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Creating a lithograph in Artcam express

February 4, 2016, 9:03 am
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by Dave R (Posted Thu, 04 Feb 2016 17:03:47 GMT)
Got it Dillon: So from Viktors tutorial that means the step missed in Preshants short video is reversing the image by using the Scale relief tool in Basic Express rather than the Invert z tool in Higher versions. A neat work-around!
That should give JCraft all the info he needs. Nice that Express can do this.

As an added bit I have found that when using a 1/4" piece of Corian, setting the model to leave around .04 to .06" at the bottom and making my z height when bringing in the image as a relief around .16 gives a nice litho. Bit selection (either 1/8 or 1/16 ballnose with 6-10% stepover depending on size and detail of the object) and toolpath strategy varies.

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text not working

February 5, 2016, 1:55 am
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by prashant (Posted Fri, 05 Feb 2016 09:55:06 GMT)
Dear Ronald,

Thank you for your reply.

I have forwarded you instructions through ArtCAM Online support email channel to your registered email address.

Please follow the instructions mentioned in my email to upgrade to ArtCAM 2015 R2 SP1 and let us know if you face issues with Texts in the upgraded version.

If you require the support of the forum community, I recommend that you register as a Verified ArtCAM Express User as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Kind regards,
Prashant

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Microsoft wants you to upgrade to Windows 10, like it or not

February 5, 2016, 10:16 am
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by bgoodman4 (Posted Fri, 05 Feb 2016 18:16:33 GMT)
Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated.

Personally I am not worried about 10 for myself as I have had auto update off for quite some time. I have a strong set of security protocols in place so am not too concerned about MS taking care of this for me. I just thought you guys might like to know what was coming, thats why I posted the article.

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latest designs Michael's Designs

February 5, 2016, 2:31 pm
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by michael's Designs (Posted Fri, 05 Feb 2016 22:31:17 GMT)
From Cad to the finished ring in Platinum

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Gradient wish

February 8, 2016, 8:31 am
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by bzigelnik (Posted Mon, 08 Feb 2016 16:31:18 GMT)
Possible addition to the wish list.

Creating vectors from a "Gradient View" with the "Magic Wand".

I want to be able to surround a color range with a vector in order to isolate an area for editing or coloring.

.........If I could just "Save" the gradient view to a bitmap layer.....

thanks

Ben :)

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What advantage does a drawing tablet with ACE

February 9, 2016, 10:45 am
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by GaryB (Posted Tue, 09 Feb 2016 18:45:01 GMT)
The stylus is more like a pen/pencil so when drawing vectors it gives a more natural comfort control over a mouse.
this is more a personal use item and does not see the extent of its full use with Express.
Although I have one, I never use it these days, I find it more convenient just to use the mouse than move a tablet around.
but that's just my opinion, others would not be without them.
Gary

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X and Y switch?

February 10, 2016, 5:34 am
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by Dave R (Posted Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:34:50 GMT)
When you set up your material for a new model you can put the material origin in whichever corner you want. Therefore you can set up Express to design as your machine is laid out. You may not be able, however, to layout Artcam to match the direction you want to see your machine from. I'll try to explain:

My mill is a 4 x 8 flatbed with the x in the long direction and the y in the short direction. If I am standing at the low side of y in the middle of x then the sheet is aligned as I draw. If I am standing at the end of the table then the sheet is turned 90 degrees from how I draw. In AC I have origin set at lower left and if my model is 4 x 8 I see a horizontal rectangle on my screen

My neighbors machine has x as the short axis and y as the long axis. So when I set stuff up for him to cut from a 4 x 8 I still use the lower left point as origin but put the 4' in the x direction and 8' in y so on the drawing the sheet is aligned vertically.

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What advantage does a drawing tablet with ACE

February 10, 2016, 3:55 pm
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by GaryB (Posted Wed, 10 Feb 2016 23:55:00 GMT)
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as gary saying mouse is faster..
No Victor that's not what I said ......
I said
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I find it more convenient

Gary

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What advantage does a drawing tablet with ACE

February 10, 2016, 9:34 pm
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by GaryB (Posted Thu, 11 Feb 2016 05:34:14 GMT)
con·ven·ient
kənˈvēnyənt/
adjective
adjective: convenient

fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans.
:wink:
Gary

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Z Axis setup

February 11, 2016, 6:22 am
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by JDowsett (Posted Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:22:51 GMT)
Thanks Gary

In the end I managed to get in contact with the Router manufacturer and we sorted it out.
Turns out it was the Routers parameters that needed changing.
Menu after menu after sub-menu and i managed to find it.

Cheers again for the rapid response though

James

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importing/exporting problems

February 11, 2016, 8:03 am
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by Dillon M (Posted Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:03:14 GMT)
Hi Matt,

Welcome to the ArtCAM Forum! What version and build of ArtCAM Insignia are you working in? To confirm this, select the Help > About ArtCAM Insignia menu option in your ArtCAM Insignia software. For example, ArtCAM Insignia 2015 R2.SP1 (64-bit build 830).

If you require the support of the forum community, I recommend that you register as a Verified ArtCAM User as soon as possible. Thanks in advance for your time and cooperation.

Kind regards,

Dillon

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Insignia and FeatureCAM

February 11, 2016, 8:56 am
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by Dillon M (Posted Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:56:02 GMT)
Hi Michael,

Welcome to the ArtCAM Forum! To my knowledge, ArtCAM proprietary files and toolpath output files saved from ArtCAM aren't supported in FeatureCAM. I recommend that you contact Scott Ingram at Delcam North America on 1-877-335-2261 to discuss your software requirements.

Kind regards,

Dillon

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ArtCam Pro - inner vectors not active

February 11, 2016, 9:13 am
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by Dave R (Posted Thu, 11 Feb 2016 17:13:21 GMT)
After you get the first result from selected vectors then select only the center cutout parts (If this is still text you will have to "ungroup all" the vectors by right click select or under the vectors menu tab) and then press the "zero inside vector" button on the relief editing icon menu.

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open vectors

February 11, 2016, 10:12 am
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by Dave R (Posted Thu, 11 Feb 2016 18:12:04 GMT)
Welcome to the forum.
You just need to select your lines and join them before doing the toolpath. Although they may connect perfectly they are still different lines/arcs until you join into one.
I strongly suggest you start going through the tutorials. They will be a great help.

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Artcam Express 2015 and text on a curve

February 11, 2016, 11:32 am
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Dongle

February 11, 2016, 3:56 pm
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by Seasonably Rustic (Posted Thu, 11 Feb 2016 23:56:32 GMT)
I have the downloaded version. I realize now i need the font module. Can i convert to the dongle version, or do i have to start over and purchase ArtCam Express again along with the modules I've already purchased?

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