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• Converting Wingdings Font to Objects

• How To Engrave Deep Metal with Proximity Enabled W/Top Loading Tools

• Set Surface S5 16 Series & Larger

• The Golden Ratio

• Set Surface S5 1212 Engraver & Smaller

• Create 3D Objects

• Engraving Braille Only

• How To Change The Vacuum Bag

• Custom Home Position

• Laser Measurement Tool

• Protect Engraving Surface From Nosecone Scratches

• Express Engraver Connector Ports

• Zoom Feature In Vision

• How To Build A Tag Template

• Graphic Edit Tools

• Edit Tool Paths

• Find the Symbol (Ø) For Electrical Tags

• Restore Software Defaults

• How to Add Cutter/beveler or Parallel Cutter to the Tool List

• Line Style For Tool Paths

• Making Job Palette Visible

• Vertical Text for Vision 10

• Compass Navigation Tool

• Edit A Font Character

• How To Set A Cutout Tool for Plastic

• Clip Art in Vision 10

• Setting Braille Properties in Vision 10 Expert and Pro Software

• Use a Scanned Image for a Prescreened Tag Template

• Disable a Scanned Image

• Disable A Color In Vision Engraving Software

• Change Contour Line Color

• Vision Software To Windows Compatibility Chart

• Tool Path on Text

• Filter By Color Engraving Software

• How to Reduce Spindle Vibration

• Top Loading Engraving Tool Identification

• Push Down Clamps

• Universal Pin Fixture

• Deep Vise

• Quick Lock Vise

• Vision 10 Tool Paths Grouped With Objects

• Vision 10 Auto Kern

• Vision 10 Frame Text Margins

• Vision 10 Frame Text Compose

• Vision Software Frame Text Margins

• Character Picker in the Vision Software

• Decimal Places in Vision 10 Software

• Diamond Drag (scratch engraving)

• Creating Bridges (tabs) for Routing (advanced)

• Multiples Using Score Lines

• Inlay Feature in the Vision Software

• Quick Tip – Guide Lines

• Fine Tool Feature for Vision 9 Expert and Pro

• Alignment Tools

• How to activate TeamViewer from the Vision Software

• What is Fill Overlap?

• What is Hatch Spacing in the Vision Software

• Up Cut Bits vs Down Cut Bits

• How to Change the Decimal Places in the Vision 9 Software

• How to Add Fonts to Vision Software

• Weld Feature (V9 Expert)

• Make Path and Break Path Functions

• Proportional Scaling Lock

• Node Editing in the Vision Software (Part 2)

• Node Editing in the Vision Software (Part 1)

• How to Create a Custom Shortcut

• How to Find Function Shortcuts

• Ginsu Knife

• How to Add an Excel File to Multiples

• Nubs and Positioning

• Text to Path

• Drill Center Tool Path (Vision 9 expert and pro)

• How to “Undo” in Vision Software

• How to change kerning in Vision software

• How to nest letters/objects in Vision Pro

• How to make sure your plate, grid, and line style show up on screen

• How to do crosshatch fill pattern with diamond drag

• How to calculate feed rate for a router bit from a table (63-712)

• How to Add 63-712 (1/8″) Material Profile

• How To Add a 63-712 (1/8”) Onsrud Bit For Acrylic Routing

• Cleaning your MultiMat

• How to round corners

• Accessing the Help Menu with F1

• Proximity Restart

• How to Make Font Folders for Vision Software

• Dry Run Speed

• Parking

• Rounding Corners on Objects

• Short Cut Keys for Zooming in the Vision Software

• Braille in Stainless Steel

• Multiple Instances in Vision Software

• Customize Your Workspace

• Using the Circle Monogram Font

• Customizing the Cut Toolbox

• Changing LCD Color on the Series 4 Pendant Display

• Using White Registration Marks with DACS

• How to switch between Imperial or Metric System in Vision Software

• Repeating a tool path

• Vision Software Color Palettes

• Common Shortcut or Hot Keys in the Vision Software

• How to do a Dry Run

• Changing the Motor Belt on Vision’s Engraving and CNC Routing Machines

• How to Back-up and Restore Jobs

• Importing Files into Vision Software

• Routing Out a Background Area, Leaving Text or Graphics

• Using the Tool Path Tools to Create Fill Patterns – Vision Expert and Vision Pro Versions

• Array Function

• Burnishing vs. Diamond Drag

• Multiples and Serialization

• Adjusting the Red Dot Laser Pointer Offset

• Male Tool Paths vs. Female Tool Paths: What’s the Difference?

• Editing the Tool Library in Vision Software

• Customizing Shortcuts in Vision Software

• Determining Feed and Speed Rates

• Text Underlining tips

• Superscript and Subscript

• Placing Text on a Path

• Steps for Zeroing Your Cutter for Top Loaded Spindles

• Selecting the Right Cutter Size

• CREATING 3D

• Installing & Using a Center Driver

• Using the Measure Feature to Engrave a Irregular Shaped Item

• Vision 9: Our Favorite Features

• Getting Started: Solutions to Common Engraving Problems

• Vectorizing Bitmaps in Vision Express 9 Engraving Software

• Engraving Fonts: Choose the Right One for Your Project

• Engraving Into Metal

• Troubleshooting: Cutter Not Penetrating Material

• How to Re-Engrave One Section of a Job

• Burnishing

• 4 Quick Tips from Vision’s Tech Support Team

• Using the Proximity Sensor

• 3 Popular Work-Holding Devices

• 10 Benefits of Rotary Engravers

• 6 Engraving Terms You Need To Know

• Engraver Maintenance: Engraving Motor Belt & Brushes

• Engraver Maintenance: Removing Engraving Chips!

• Engraver Maintenance: Lubricating the X, Y, and Z-Axis Lead Screws

• Suggested Maintenance for Your Vision Engraver

• Setting an Engraving Offset

• Scanning Artwork for Vision PRO

• Choose the Ideal Spindle

• Selecting a Cutter

• Stainless Steel Engraving Tips

• Applying a Fill Pattern to Objects and Letters

• Color Filling

• 5 Important Questions To Ask Before Buying An Engraver

• Computerized Engraving Equipment Care and Maintenance Tips

• Computerized Engraving Machines: Things to Consider Before Buying

• Tips for Using a Burnisher