Clip Art Guide: An Overview and Catalog of The Clip Art Files Included With Aspire V8.5
Clip Art Guide: An Overview and Catalog of The Clip Art Files Included With Aspire V8.5
Vectric Ltd.
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The software is supplied with a large selection of 2D and 3D clipart files. These can be utilized as is,
to carve the designs on your CNC or can be edited and used as elements in more complex parts. In
this document we will provide a guide to the included clipart, information on the different types of
files and how they can be used as well as a catalog showing you images and names for each one.
Note: If you are new to Vectric software, the relevance of some of this information may not be
100% clear at this stage. As you progress through the tutorials and start to understand more about
the file-types and how the modeling tools function then you will be able to see how the clipart
discussed here is not just valuable as a source of artwork but also how some of the files can be
used as a learning aid and as a basis to create your own variations to the originals.
Vector Art 3D have over 2000 other high quality clip art models to choose from on their website
http://www.vectorart3d.com. We recommend the V3M file format for use with the Software.
Note: When you setup an account on the Vector Art 3D website there is an area to indicate which
version of the software you own. By entering this information it will ensure that the models on the
site that are included with your version will be tagged. This means when browsing the site if logged
into your account you can see these files and avoid buying duplicates. If you already have an
account just go to the “Edit Your Account” option after logging in to turn on this option.
Guide to the File Names
The clipart is provided in different file types as detailed below, we have also used certain naming
conventions to help indicate files with particular properties which are also discussed on this page:
*.3DCLIP
Files with this extension contain only 3D data; they can be imported into an active session of the
software from the Import a component or 3D model icon on the modeling tab or dragged and
dropped into the 2D or 3D view either from the 3D Clipart Tab or a file folder on your PC.
A 3DCLIP file may contain a single component or may be a group of components that can be
ungrouped after import to access its original constituent pieces.
-X
The “-X” suffix on a 3DCLIP file name indicates that it contains a group of individual
components that make up the model, files without this indicate that they contain just a
single component. The –X files can be a useful teaching aid to see how individual pieces can
be used to make a more complex finished part.
*.CRV3D
Files with this extension may contain 2D and 3D data; they can be opened directly in Aspire as a new
file. In addition they can also be imported into an active session of Aspire either by using the Import
vectors from a file icon on the drawing tab (to import 2D data) or by using the Import a
component or 3D model icon on the modeling tab (to import the 3D data).
These files can also be dragged and dropped into the 2D view either from the 3D Clipart Tab or a file
folder on your PC. By default when you drag and drop a CRV3D file that contains both 2D and 3D
data the 3D data will be imported. Holding Shift down when dragging and dropping a CRV3D file will
ensure that the vectors are imported rather than the 3D.
Importing 3D data from a CRV3D file will bring it in as a single component. Importing 2D data will
lose the layer information in the file and bring it all in on the active layer.
-V
The “-V” suffix in a CRV3D file name indicates that it contains 2D vector data, this may be on
multiple Layers, so you should check the Layer Tab when opening these files.
*.V3M
V3M files contain exclusively 3D data and will be imported as a single component that can be edited
in the software.
*.CRV
Files with this extension contain only 2D vector data; they can be opened as a new file in the
software. They can also be imported into an active session using the Import vectors from a file icon
on the drawing tab or dragged and dropped into the 2D view either from the Clipart Tab or a file
folder on your PC.
Guide to the Folders
The clip art has been organized into folders. If you choose to install the clip art from the disk then by
default it will be located in your “My Documents” folder under a sub-folder called “Vectric Files”.
Below you can read an overview of the files you will find in each folder and on the following pages
you can see a catalog containing the name and an image for each file.
2D Vectors
This folder includes 110 CRV files that contain 2D vector shapes. Many of these
are single outline versions of the panels and shields in the “Panels & Shields”
folder but there is also a small selection of other vector shapes as well. These
vectors are approximately 12” (300mm) in their longest dimension.
Animals
This folder contains a mix of Animal themed models in 3DCLIP and V3M file
format. There are 45 Vector Art 3D models (all three styles) and 21 other
individual models for a total of 156 files.
Borders
This folder contains a selection of border shapes in 3DCLIP and V3M file format.
There are 7 Vector Art 3D models (all three styles) and 10 other individual models
for a total of 31 files. Within the files there are individual rope and chain link
components which can be used to create your own border variations.
Decorative
This folder contains a large selection of decorative flourishes suitable for many
traditional woodworking applications. There are 61 Vector Art 3D models (all
three styles) and 60 other individual models for a total of 244 files in 3DCLIP and
V3M file format.
Domes (Dishes)
This folder contains a set of Domes/Dishes. There are 10 files in V3M file format.
Ribbons (Banners)
This folder contains 13 ribbon and banner shapes. There are 2 Vector Art 3D
models (all three styles) and 11 other individual files. Nine of the files in this folder
are CRV3D files that contain the 2D data that was used to create the models and
they could also be easily edited to create variations. In total this folder contains 19
files.
Weaves
This folder contains 50 weave designs. For each shape there are 4 versions, one
CRV3D and three 3DCLIP or V3M files. The CRV3D all contain the 2D data that was
used to create the 3D models (drive rail and cross sections for use with the Extrude
& Weave function). These vector files could be used to edit and create your own
variations of the weave. The three 3DCLIP and V3M files are individual models that contain a variant
of each weave with a different cross section profile, these have the suffix: -i, -ii and –iii in the file
names. Most of these models are approximately 14” (350mm) in their longest dimension.
2D Vectors Catalog
Deer-50005 Dog Head Cartoon 1 Dog Head Cartoon 2 Dog Head Cartoon 3
(3 styles) (Components) (Components) (Components)
Animals Catalog (2)
Whale_3-57632 Wolf_2-57630
(3 styles) (3 styles)
Border Catalog
Rope Border 2 Rope Border Loop Rope Border Mitre Rope Circle
Rope_Oval-50198
(3 styles)
Decorative Catalog
Leaf Curves Flourish Leaf Flourish End Leaf Molding Short Leaf Molding
(Components) (Components) (Components)
Flat Rectangle 1 Flat Round Circle Flat Round Oval 1 Flat Round Oval 2
Flat Square
Objects & People Catalog
All models shown in the Panels and Shields section are provided in 3 variants, each with a
different edge profile in addition to a file that includes the vectors used to create them
Panels & Shields Catalog (2)
Shield 10
Plants & Fruit Catalog
Weave 49 Weave 50
All models shown in the Weave section are provided in 3 variants, each with a different cross
section profile in addition to a file that includes the vectors used to create them
License Agreement
You, the end user, agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement. The Files on the disk are
copyright Vectric Ltd. and Vector Art 3D Inc. and your rights are subject to the limitations and
restrictions imposed by the copyright laws of the United States and international copyright treaties.
The term “Files” includes items with the file extension CRV, CRV3D, 3DCLIP, V3M and any other
format supplied on the software disk or as downloaded files from Vectric Ltd. or Vector Art 3D.
License Agreement
Vectric Ltd. and Vector Art 3D, Inc. grant you a non-exclusive limited license to use the computer
models as decorative or illustrative material that is included as part of, or all of a CNC carved part or
an object grown on a 3D Printer, produced for you, your employer, or a client. There is no limit on
how many times a model can be made and the finished part sold as long as each part is individually
carved or 3D-printed. You may not use any of the models in whole or in part to create a tool or
master-model which can be used for casting, molding or other mass production methods.
Files of national or organizational insignia are protected by various laws against misuse. Typically, all
logos, insignia, seals, flags etc. are for official use only. It is your responsibility to obey all laws
regulating the production and display of these.
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