While the software was discontinued by Autodesk and largely succeeded by Carveco, ArtCAM Pro remains a powerful, widely used staple in woodworking, engraving, and jewelry design.
: Double-click a vector to open the Shape Editor. Here you can add domes, pyramids, or flat planes to your vectors, and control start heights and combine modes (Add, Subtract, Merge High). ArtCAM Pro Tutorials
: Drag a high-contrast photograph directly into ArtCAM. The software automatically converts the photo's grayscale pixel values into heights to create an instant 3D relief. While the software was discontinued by Autodesk and
: Maximize your material by utilizing the Nesting tool. This automatically arranges multiple parts on a sheet to minimize material waste before cutting. 🗿 Level 2: 3D Relief Creation : Drag a high-contrast photograph directly into ArtCAM
: Master the Two-Rail Sweep, Extrude, Spin, and Turn tools to create complex flowing shapes, frames, and perfectly symmetrical turned objects like chair legs.
: Import a standard black-and-white or color image and use the Bitmap to Vector tool to automatically trace cleaner line art.
Before you can create 3D art, you must master the 2D foundation. These tutorials focus on drawing and manipulating the line work (vectors) that dictate your 3D shapes.