Carbide Create

Carbide Create is a CAD/CAM program by Carbide 3D for Windows and Mac OS X. Originally licensed for use only with the ShapeOko 3 and Nomad 883, it is now available for anyone to use.

Supports tool changes with Carbide Motion Machine Control Software on a Nomad.

Official Resources:


 * Announcement: http://carbide3d.com/blog/2015/sept-2015-update/ (includes video)
 * First use: http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7004
 * Download (signup): http://carbide3d.com/carbidecreate
 * Official Documentation
 * webpage: http://docs.carbide3d.com/assembly/carbidecreate/userguide/
 * Carbide 3D Video tutorials (also listed below)
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/c/software/carbide-create
 * Carbide3D_create_motion_keyboard_shortcuts.pdf

Unofficial Resources:
 * This page
 * Carbide Create Basics
 * Discussion thread: http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=6896

Instructions for running in Linux: http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=6896&p=59164#p59164

Projects
The new site https://cutrocket.com/ has especial support for Carbide Create

Pro Features
In CC406 Carbide Create adds the option of 3D features in a new "Pro" license. Currently available as an open beta for testing at: https://carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/unstable/ (see: https://carbide3d.com/blog/2019/carbide-create-400/ for the initial announcement)

​To activate the features see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dMVzLTbego

See: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/carbide-create-pro-first-look/14977 for some more details.

A video tutorial at: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/starting-with-2-5-d-carving/15168

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ict5lZ9PlyU

Pricing discussion for the "Pro" license (the base functionality will remain free): https://community.carbide3d.com/t/carbide-create-pro-what-do-you-want-to-see/14904/73

Licensing
https://launch.carbide3d.com --- creating an account will allow a free 14 day (with one grace day, total ~=15) trial. "This trial is fully functional for 14 days so you can generate G-Code and try a full project."

Video tutorials
http://carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/video/


 * Job Setup
 * Basic Shapes
 * Boolean Operations
 * Manipulating Objects
 * Offsetting Features
 * Background Images
 * Toolpaths
 * Custom Tools
 * V-Carving
 * Saving and Simulation

Unofficial video tutorials




YouTube

Other tutorials

 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/carbide-create-help/3238/4
 * The prototypical make a coaster project: http://community.carbide3d.com/t/lets-make-a-coaster/4203 --- obsolete with CC's new corner options, but a useful tutorial on Boolean operations or doing this to imported or drawn objects
 * Inkscape SVG CAD -- Carbide Create CAM
 * Fidget Spinner Beginning
 * Carbide Create Photo Tracing --- using a background image to trace objects
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/lets-draw-an-ellipse-with-new-users/4194 --- very basic tutorial on drawing with the curve tool --- also see: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/lets-make-a-b-for-anyone/14223
 * Logo re-creation: http://community.carbide3d.com/t/carbide-create-help/3238/4
 * Child Name or Letter Board
 * https://community.carbide3d.com/t/carbide-create-re-drawing/15811 --- re-drawing with the curve tool
 * https://community.carbide3d.com/t/how-to-draw-a-compass-rose/16170
 * https://community.carbide3d.com/t/how-to-draw-a-star-carbide-create/16022

Inlays

 * Inlay (beginning) http://community.carbide3d.com/t/inlay-work-woodworking/4076/2 --- balance is at: http://community.carbide3d.com/t/inlay-work-woodworking/4076/25 --- note that inlay may be easier in an external drawing program. A specific feature to support this has been suggested and would be welcome.


 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/inlays-using-carbide-create-and-other-software/7841 --- doing V inlays.

Joinery

 * CNC Finger Joint Box (unfinished) --- http://community.carbide3d.com/t/cnc-finger-joint-box/8880
 * Carbide Create: A Simple CNC Box: YouTube
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/sharing-carbide-create-dovetail-files/9371

Textures
Creating a rustic letter

V-Carving
http://docs.carbide3d.com/assembly/carbidecreate/video-tutorials/#v-carving

Excellent image noting width considerations: http://community.carbide3d.com/t/carve-letters-depth/4548/5

Carbide Create V-carving, simple text for a house sign: http://community.carbide3d.com/t/help-please-with-design-carving-protocol-setup-in-carbide-create-motion/4491/6

Multi-layer V carves: http://community.carbide3d.com/t/could-use-some-guidance-on-creating-a-carve/7101

Carbide Create V-carving (advanced) (incomplete)

Military symbols and flags are covered at: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/creating-designs-from-elements/8787 and https://community.carbide3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-this/14992

Troubleshooting
Sometimes, a V Carve toolpath won't work properly due to path direction issues. http://community.carbide3d.com/t/fixing-path-winding-in-carbide-create/6663

Other
YouTube: Carbide Answers: Carbide Create - RC Motor Mount Design c.f., https://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/Carbide_Create_Basics#Engineering_drawing_example_with_rounded_corners

Removing part of an outlined shape: http://community.carbide3d.com/t/joining-offset-shapes/9236/2

Creating a Child Name or Letter Board.

Combining elements (shown are U.S. flags and military emblems): https://community.carbide3d.com/t/creating-designs-from-elements/8787

https://community.carbide3d.com/t/making-a-monogram-in-carbide-create/14250

Setting up and using a Diamond Drag engraver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-SYjPlecMs

Boxes: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/three-part-video-tutorial-on-box-making-on-the-shapeoko-for-beginners/9314


 * https://youtu.be/LQIW0Ue9LnM --- basic box making from choosing wood, to setting up the files and carving.
 * https://youtu.be/sOqT5AVoezU --- finding design files and how to get designs consistently centered on top of the box
 * https://youtu.be/BFEB-jex7KM --- more complex dice/jewelry box

Fixing problem files

 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/fixing-path-winding-in-carbide-create/6663
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/processing-a-complex-svg/6617

Sample files

 * Wasteboard
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/wasteboard-plans-with-threads/3544/19 --- includes Carbide Create files: S3 BED LEVEL.c2d, S3 GRID 1 inch.c2d, 4 Clamps.c2d
 * XL: http://community.carbide3d.com/t/notes-on-rapid-positions-and-wasteboard-leveling/8131 SO3_XL_810x366_5.c2d
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/connect-four-game-designed-in-carbide-create/3518/2
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/calibration-files/7862 --- diamond-circle-square.c2d
 * iPad stand: https://carbide3d.com/blog/2017/make-what-you-need/

Keyboard shortcuts/commands
http://community.carbide3d.com/t/cheat-sheet-for-carbide-create-and-motion/7839


 * Ctrl c --- Duplicate.
 * Mac FUNCTION + DELETE --- deletes current selection
 * Esc --- deselects and returns to default design pane
 * right-click-hold when not over an object will allow panning

Note that CONTROL clicking with the mouse will add or remove clicked on geometry from the current selection (as opposed to Shift-click which is the typical interface convention)

Node editing commands
In addition to being able to drag nodes around, when a path is selected and "Node Edit Mode" is engaged, one may right click on the path to insert a node, or right-click on a node to delete it.

Drop down menus
Note that drop down menus and fields may be active when they have focus, allowing values to be changed using the scroll wheel --- this is esp. useful for the font selection drop down.

Window controls
Carbide Create does not have normal scroll bars, and it lacks the traditional hand for panning tool for the work area (usually activated by holding down the space bar). Instead one can zoom in or out on the current cursor position by using the scroll wheel on mice so equipped, or pan by right-click-dragging. Pinch zoom commands will work on touch pads (but not screens).

For the interface / tool panes, there may be invisible scroll bars and hidden content if the window is shorter than the space needed to show the interface elements for the current pane. It should be possible to scroll, and there may be scroll bars to the write which will become visible while one is interacting with them. Be careful when using a scroll mouse in this area, if a control or drop down window gets focus the associated settings may be changed.

Tools
In CC316 and earlier, V-bits use taper angle, not angle, so a 90 degree V-bit would be entered as 45 degrees. since the CC400 series, this has been changed to nominal.

Adding Tools
For Carbide Create 316 and similar versions:

http://docs.carbide3d.com/assembly/carbidecreate/video-tutorials/#custom-tools

If you select a tool before clicking on "Add Tool" the selected tool will be used as a template for the new one.


 * Toolpath
 * Edit Library
 * Add Tool
 * double-click on the new tool to go into edit mode
 * edit as needed
 * Ok
 * close window

Saving/moving Tools
The old (316) method isn't compatible with the new (400 and later) method.

Go to Help | About | Open Data Directory, then open the Carbide Create directory and find a carbidecreate/tools directory --- custom tools are stored in that in .csv files and may be backed up or saved or transferred to another computer.

It will be necessary to create a new user library --- tools may then be added to that by either using the graphical interface, or manually editing the underlying .csv file.

See: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/amana-tool-library/18180 and https://community.carbide3d.com/t/adding-tools-in-cc440-and-later/18555

CAM
Possible to disable paths when exporting G-code.

Job Setup
The settings here will influence the automatic toolpath settings and will determine much of the behaviour of the application and the machine.

Toolpaths
The settings for these may be either set automatically (check the checkbox "Set speeds automatically") in which case the values will be determined by the material selected in Job Setup (and recalculated whenever this is changed, useful for prototyping or work which uses a variety of materials), or manually, using a chip load calculator or chart.



Features

 * import background image for tracing --- see: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/background-image-scaling-carbide-create/17059 for scaling


 * export to G-code required Carbide Motion which must be connected to a machine. http://carbide3d.com/carbidemotion/userguide/#load --- this is no longer the case for CC, but does apply to MeshCAM with a C3D license.


 * You can close a toolpath in CC (after the fact) by using the line or curve tool to connect two end points. Then highlight and use the join feature.


 * textures

File type overview
The following files are handled or made by Carbide Create:

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 * pixel images (PNG, BMP, JPG) --- these can be placed on the background for reference / redrawing
 * vector images (SVG) --- SVG files may be opened or imported to use as geometry to create toolpaths
 * CAD files (DXF) --- DXF files, like SVGs may be opened or imported to use as geometry to create toolpaths
 * c2d --- this is Carbide Create's native file format --- .c2d files may be re-opened and edited. Unfortunately it doesn't warn about an unsaved file, the only indication is Save and Save As being red in the menu bar, so it's all-too easy to lose a drawing
 * .nc --- G-Code --- Carbide Create can export to G-Code which may then be sent to the machine by Carbide Motion to cut out a part. Unfortunately it's easy to overwrite a .c2d file with a .nc file, esp. on operating systems which are set to conceal file extensions

Import DXF

 * it may help to use the OVERKILL command to eliminate any overlapping or intersecting paths before exporting from AUTOCAD
 * if lines have different elevations, use FLATTEN
 * PLINES are intrinsically joined, and should be used where appropriate
 * AutoCAD 2000 DXF format (model geometry only, base model scaling) export from the desired face (not isometric view)
 * 2004 Lines

Further discussion at: https://www.reddit.com/r/cad/comments/77x98n/whats_the_best_way_in_autocad_to_make_line/

Textures in Autodesk Fusion 360 seem not to work.

Fixing DFX Files
It is also possible to fix a DXF by opening it in a program which parses it correctly, then saving out in SVG format which has a stricter definition, and fewer ambiguities on import.

One technique for this is:


 * open in LibreCAD
 * export as MakerCAM SVG
 * adjust as needed in Inkscape or some other vector editor
 * save out as SVG from Inkscape

Export options for OnShape: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/carbide-create-importing-only-some-dxf-files/13261/3

Import SVG
Note that text is not supported, so type will need to be converted to paths (Path | Object to Path in Inkscape) --- save the original and re-save the version with text converted to paths under a different filename since it will be difficult to edit.

View in outline mode (View | Display Mode | Outline in Inkscape) to see what Carbide Create will import --- only path geometry drawn with narrow black lines will be imported.


 * ensure that all possible paths are closed --- for open paths, expand the strokes so that a fill of a closed path represents the desired appearance
 * no overlapping or intersecting geometry (if possible --- overlapping geometry is often discarded)
 * no pixel images
 * some files will work more reliably when winding direction is correct (outermost path is counterclockwise, next is clockwise and alternate as needed)
 * complex structures can interfere with import --- ungroup down to just paths, joining them all into a composite path will help with the above
 * some programs don't provide a size, specifying 100% for dimensions --- please edit them to specify dimensions (SVG is just XML) or open in Inkscape and resave

Resources

 * Generate rabbeted boxes for Carbide Create


 * Generating square grids and curved surfaces: http://community.carbide3d.com/t/cutter-pack-giveaway/6240/11 --- includes notes on the file format of .c2d files (JSON).


 * http://laser.woutvdd.be/ --- laser support


 * unofficial converter from .c2d to .svg (doesn't handle curves): https://www.facebook.com/groups/unofficialshapeoko/324663387941627/ (requires membership in the unofficial Shapeoko Facebook group) --- note that cutrocket.com will generate an SVG as a preview when a .c2d file is uploaded, and exporting to SVG has been added as a feature in the CC400 series: https://carbide3d.com/blog/2019/carbide-create-400/


 * a ruler: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/ruler-in-carbide-create/3760/36


 * CC_tape_measure.zip

https://cutrocket.com/ has especial support for .c2d files (including converting them to .svgs for previewing?)

Merging files
(Note that more recent versions of Carbide Create can import SVGs/DXFs into a document using Library | Import.)


 * https://github.com/ClayJarCom/MergeC2D
 * Windows:MergeC2D.zip Windows utility: https://github.com/ClayJarCom/MergeC2D/tree/Windows


 * Python 3 script: merge-c2d.py --- doesn't support shuffling toolpaths in CC316

Limitations

 * Limited support for open-ended paths (they can only be used for follow path operations). This can be worked around by expanding the paths in question to represent the desired geometry. In Inkscape the command for this would be: Path | Stroke to Path (Note that this command works on paths, not groups --- if your open-ended paths are part of a group you will need to either ungroup them, or sub-select only the path)
 * no support for auto-closing of a path when drawing it --- clicking "Done" will create an open path --- in order to close a path, one must click on the beginning point a second time (using the "Snap to Grid" feature will facilitate this).

The software pretty much requires pointing device w/ integrated zoom (mouse w/ a scrollwheel or touchpad w/ zooming feature) since tablet screen pinch to zoom is not supported, and there is no other mechanism for controlling zoom level other than the "Reset View" button.

Shapeoko XL width limited to 812.800mm (32")

Bézier curves
These are normally only smooth, and the two off-curve points associated with a given on-curve point must be the same distance, and in-line with the on-curve point. Go into node edit mode to change this.

Circles
Circles cannot be rotated.

DXF
Splines in DXF files are broken up into 100 line segments. Discussion: http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=8584&p=66149#p66149 (see below for a work-around)

SVG

 * CC assumes left-hand fill rule and wants properly closed composite paths with no over-lapping geometry. One work-around is to open in Inkscape, save as SVG, open the SVG in MakerCAM, re-save as SVG, then import into Carbide Create.


 * If importing from Adobe Illustrator it may help to turn on "Use Even-Odd Fill Rule" in the Attributes panel. One may use the script: http://illustrator.hilfdirselbst.ch/dokuwiki/en/skripte/javascript/wr-reversepathdirection to reverse the direction of paths which do not follow this rule.


 * view in Outline mode before exporting --- what you see there is what Carbide Create will import --- it may be necessary to duplicate the file and outline strokes, expand paths, instantiate special effects, &c. Also convert all type to paths.
 * open paths in some instances exhibit unusual behaviours --- may be best to expand the stroke so that they come in as closed paths
 * note that the system needs a bit of working room for things done with a round bit, and won't be able to reach into sharp/tight corners with a round bit --- inset or offset a path by half the endmill diameter, then set the stroke for it to the endmill diameter get a quick/dirty preview of how the path will be cut with a round endmill
 * V-carving doesn't have this limitation, but unfortunately, will be limited by the cutting width of the V-bit in a single pass --- ensure that any feature which you wish to V-carve is no wider than the widest which your V-bit will cut


 * Affinity Designer files require editing to have physical size, not 100%.


 * Importing from OpenSCAD: http://forum.openscad.org/OpenSCAD-dimensions-with-importing-to-Carbon-Create-td21810.html

No copy-paste
Instead of allowing copying and pasting, control c duplicates a selection at an offset.

To take advantage of this: create one part, then set the toolpaths for that part. Then duplicate the part and arrange as desired, then for each toolpath operation, double-click the existing path and hold shift to select the same features on the remainder of the parts.

Fonts
Fonts are imported from those available to a program running with the permissions which it has. TrueType and OpenType are known to work. Probably any outline platform independent font will. Platform-specific fonts such as Mac OS X .fontsuitcase files seem to not work.

Font list and feature access is limited to that which QT affords, no rich typography, no ligatures, no family-based sorting of fonts. Fonts may be oddly alphabetized due to how they are named internally.

Note that fonts must be installed so as to be accessible to all users to be usable in Carbide Create.

A carbidecreate/fonts folder in the preferences folder has been added --- fonts placed there will appear at the top of the Font list without needing to be installed in the OS.

Other issues
Driver updates sometimes needed to run.

Unable to import SVG files with artboard areas larger than some unknown limit.

Requires / enforces Postscript path winding (left-hand fill rule, outermost path is counter-clockwise, next path is clockwise, repeat).

Duplicated/overlapping geometry may be discarded.

Work-arounds
Chamfering --- Use a V-bit and manual paths

Use Autohotkey to allow zooming in/out using the keyboard: https://www.facebook.com/notes/shapeoko-and-nomad-users-group-unofficial/using-a-laptop-keyboard-to-zoom-inout-in-carbide-create-without-the-use-of-a-mou/362787600795872/

Version-specific notes

 * 415 https://community.carbide3d.com/t/carbide-create-pro-what-do-you-want-to-see/14904/256
 * (NEW) (PRO) Added 3D Roughing.
 * (NEW) Added timeout on this build. Won’t function after 10/1/2019.
 * (NEW) Added guard to keep CC Pro files from being loaded into a standard version.
 * (FIX) Fixed problem loading toolpaths other than contour/pocket.
 * (FIX) Better toolpath linking for engraving. (Wild Horizon)
 * (INTERNAL) Changed architecture for toolpath code in 3D finishing.
 * 414 https://community.carbide3d.com/t/carbide-create-pro-what-do-you-want-to-see/14904/226
 * (NEW) Import PNG as a component
 * (NEW) Move component by double-clicking it in the component list
 * (NEW) After selecting a drawing element you need to click again to drag. You can no longer select and drag in one click.
 * (NEW) Select multiple elements by left clicking and holding the Shift key on both Windows and OSX. (Used to be CTRL on Windows and Apple on OSX)
 * (FIX) Alignment commands icons are scaled down to fit better (macklebee)
 * (FIX) Fixed shift-cursor nudge on OSX
 * (FIX) Changed transform rect to be bolder and more clear
 * (FIX) Flipped 3D view mouse direction (Stuart)
 * 413 https://carbide3d.com/blog/2019/carbide-create-413-released/
 * (FIX) Alignment command ends if elements are unselected (mjmike69688)
 * CC's toolpath library is a black screen. Update to the latest 10.14.
 * 412
 * (FIX) Clear relief if old pre-404 file is loaded (Ben M.)
 * 411
 * (FIX) Background image removed on new file
 * (FIX) Save window position on program exit. (Ben M.)
 * 410
 * (FIX) Older 316 file with text are now sized properly (mjmike69688)
 * (FIX) 2D view reset on new file or file loaded
 * 409
 * (FIX) Model textures aren't flipped anymore (mjmike69688)
 * (FIX) Zero location is consistently set on new file (mjmike69688)
 * (FIX) Crash when cancelling texture command before picking an image (mjmike69688)
 * (FIX) Composite model rebuilds on document size change
 * 408
 * (FIX) Better linking for multiple pockets (Ben M.)
 * 407
 * (NEW) Updated toolpath calculation to move more into a background thread to cut down on program pauses
 * (NEW) Toolpath simulation begins with more triangles by default
 * (FIX) Clear 3d model when creating new document (Ben M.)
 * (FIX) Removed random #0 tools
 * (FIX) Changed alignment button to image button
 * (FIX) Think the "flipping document" problem is fixed
 * (FIX) Tab units now match document, not only MM
 * 406
 * (FIX) 3D Finish toolpath hidden without Pro enabled
 * 405
 * (FIX) Model shape defaults to "Flat" now to speed up command start
 * (FIX) Angle model type fixed
 * 404
 * (NEW) Added basic PRO code. THE FILE FORMAT FOR THE MODELING PART OF THE PROGRAM MAY CHANGE. DON'T PUT TOO MUCH TIME INTO A FILE!
 * (NEW) Added application font directory. Help->About->Open Data Directory. It's the "fonts" directory under "Carbide Create"
 * (NEW) Cutting depth now defaults to the last cutting depth entered or the thickness of the stock, whichever is less
 * (NEW) Added build and license information to About window
 * (NEW) Added "Cursor Nudging" in 2D fiew. If you select an pbject you can move it by the grid dimension by hitting gursor keys. Hold down Shift to move it by a tenth of the grid dimension.
 * (NEW) Added latest DXF parser. Please report files that fail to load.
 * (FIX) CTRL-A / Select All better optimized for large files
 * (FIX) Alignment tools now work with a single object selected.
 * (FIX) New version notification works more reliably now.
 * (FIX) Better CTRL-Z undo handling in 2D window
 * (FIX) Changed vcarve linking to finish each area of the toolpath before jumping to the next area.
 * (FIX) Change to simulation rendering. Should add more detail.
 * 403
 * (NEW) Added machine time estimation for toolpaths
 * (FIX) Stepover value was not properly shown when editing toolpaths
 * 402
 * SVG export
 * (NEW) Green top bar now permanently gone
 * (NEW) Vee cutter angle shown in tool list
 * .c2d file association
 * 401
 * (NEW) Added traditional menu bar, green top bar in drawing view is now optional
 * (NEW) Added SVG export. Currently exports at 96DPI. (Ben Meyers)
 * (NEW) Grid units for metric and inch docs are now separate settings (Thanks Richard)
 * (NEW) Added "New File" option to menu and removed "Clear" from job setup window
 * (NEW) Retract height is saved like a normal setting now. Warning if retract height is zero. (This is Richard too)
 * (NEW) Reduced the rendered tolerance of the toolpath stoke (the shaded part) to speed up recalculation.
 * (NEW) Curve nodes and zero marker scale on hi-dpi displays
 * (NEW) Added all of the new Carbide 3D tools
 * (FIX) Rectangle curves are properly marked as "closed"
 * (FIX) Fixed a few cases where settings were saved to the wrong place
 * (FIX) Duplicated text was not properly sized in 400
 * (FIX) Duplicated rectanges and polygons turned into normal paths when duplicated
 * Build 400 --- available at: https://carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/unstable/ formal announcement: https://carbide3d.com/blog/2019/carbide-create-400/
 * improved font handling
 * warns on unsaved file before closing application
 * new file format
 * curves can now have sharp nodes
 * draggable box for transforms
 * text has font height parameter
 * text can be distorted
 * increased simulation resolution, fixed stock size
 * file optimizations, including loading of open polylines
 * Open Data Directory button
 * dark mode in OS X disabled
 * http://carbide3d.com/blog/2018/carbide-create-316/
 * grouping of toolpaths --- note the previous versions of CC will not be able to access toolpaths from 316 files
 * new icon
 * http://carbide3d.com/blog/2018/carbide-create-315/
 * Drag-drop ordering of toolpaths
 * Toolpaths appear in 3D preview
 * http://carbide3d.com/blog/2017/whoops-carbide-create-312/
 * http://carbide3d.com/blog/2017/carbide-create-311/
 * (FIX) Overlapping vectors in V Carving now work
 * (FIX) Self-intersecting vectors in V Carving now work
 * (FIX) First attempt at support for Hi-DPI on Windows
 * http://carbide3d.com/blog/2017/carbide-create-310/
 * http://carbide3d.com/blog/2017/carbide-create-308/
 * http://carbide3d.com/blog/2017/carbide-create-307/ --- Last folder used is now saved.
 * http://carbide3d.com/blog/2017/carbide-create-306/
 * http://carbide3d.com/blog/2017/carbide-create-305/
 * http://carbide3d.com/blog/2017/carbide-create-304/
 * (NEW) Added tabs supports for contour toolpaths
 * (NEW) Toolpath parameters now update immediately
 * http://carbide3d.com/blog/2017/carbide-create-303/
 * http://carbide3d.com/blog/2017/carbide-create-302/
 * (NEW) Import DXF and SVG files into an existing design.
 * (NEW) Hitting “enter” in a text box will now apply the new value in most cases.
 * http://carbide3d.com/blog/2017/carbide-create-301/
 * Better zoom/pan behavior with the scroll wheel.
 * You can pan only by holding down the right mouse button and dragging. Note that you cannot begin a pan if the mouse cursor is on top of any item.
 * 300 http://carbide3d.com/blog/2017/big-carbide-create-update-its-now-free/
 * Vector offsets
 * Added Help link to header
 * Removed gcode encryption
 * Support for open vectors in contour toolpaths
 * Object grouping
 * “Starting Depth” option for contour and pocket toolpaths
 * Corner options for rectangles (fillet, inverted fillet, dogbone and tee)


 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/carbide-create-beta-285-files-incomplete-on-cc-beta-286/1920/5 --- incl. mention of Python program to fix. http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=8096

System Requirements

 * 4GB RAM
 * Screen Display: 1280 x 1024
 * Windows
 * Windows 8, 8.1, or 10
 * Mac:
 * OS/X 10.9 or higher

Troubleshooting
Please see: Carbide Motion Machine Control Software --- please note that in some cases the USB suggestions there may also apply to Carbide Create.

Basics:


 * reboot and check for updates
 * Create a new account as a system administrator and try installing and running the application in that new account

Deleting preferences may help:

Mac OS X:


 * Go to ~/Library/Preferences (may be necessary to use the Option key on your keyboard, and click the Go menu at the top of the screen, which will make Library an option)
 * Delete com.carbide3d.... .plist files and Carbide 3D folder

Windows: C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Carbide 3D\Carbide Create

In Windows, right-clicking on the application icon and setting it to run maximized has solved some problems.

Carbide Create doesn't always get screen scaling correct in Windows --- to adjust your settings for screen scaling / High DPI --- navigate to the application's file: ​ ​"C:\Program Files (x86)\CarbideCreate\carbidecreate.exe" ​ ​and right-click on the icon and choose "Properties" and go to the "Compatibility" tab, check the box for "Override high DPI scaling behavior." and change the drop-down under "Scaling performed by". "System" is known to work on some machines.