Plugins please. Some way for us to extend the features would allow us to add to the eco-system
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Honestly, I’m not sure what direction you’re thinking of taking Create in but I can’t see it going anywhere that isn’t treading on someone else’s toes (be that Corel/Adobe, Autodesk, MeshCAM etc). The only things I can think of adding to it would be features to better support 2-sided machining and more materials, but I’m not sure that would justify much of a price tag.
What I would be much, much more interested in is a pro version of Copper (or even an update at this point). In my robotics lab, over 80% of our Nomad’s workload is PCB milling. Copper is sorely in need of an update - it can’t even read board dimensions or drill sizes from a Gerber, never mind double sided boards or milling UV cured solder masks.
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Ability to select shape and copy or duplicate
If I’m understanding correctly it’s already there. Select, then press ctrl+c and it will copy/paste whatever is selected. It’s different than any other Windows program though, usually ctrl+c just copies, then ctrl+v pastes. I’d love to see it follow normal system shortcuts though and not be an oddball.
Dan
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Maybe its already in create but i cannot find it… a trim key so i can trim the edge of a SVG design to fit the project i want to use it on.
Trim ability please like Fusion360 to make vector files fit your project.
Don’t really know what to suggest, I read a number of the other comments from experienced users and they all sound good. I’m not well versed yet, so little to add apart from that I would somehow love the ability to do 3D work as opposed to only 2.5. I have been think of Vectric, but out of my price range at the moment. I suppose the only thing I can think of is having the option of being able to add certain features to the payed version as time moves on , sort of like pay a bit extra for uncommon features that maybe only the real serious person requires. Not sure if that makes sense or not… Dusty boots (Andrew)
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For really powerful and rather affordable 3D - check out Meshcam:
I use it a fair amount for some 3D work on my Shapeoko - including flip over machining. It’s really easy to pick up, and great functionality.
The developer @robgrz is one of the partners that formed Carbide3D - so you’ll get good support on any query you have directly from him or others on this forum.
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Well first I would fix the extremely awkward ux. Like when adding a new tool, you don’t know where your tool went. Or not see the toolpaths of disabled toolpaths, so we understand what will be done. Or having to rename from scratch when exporting( it should incorporate the file name), oh and panning, having to zoom out and zoom in to get to different spots is so awkward. I think there are many things to fix in the regular version before going more complex and “pro”.
Once that is done, adaptive clearing, seeing depth, “rest machining” function…and much more to be able to compete in the “pro” environment.
I learned fusion 360 manufacturing space and UGSPlatform only because carbide create was so…so so.
I am no hater of carbide, I love your hardware and praise them everywhere I can. But your softwares have a long way to go though to get to the same quality level and feel of your hardware.
Thanks
PS: fix the regular version before going pro…
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If there’s a way to stay away from subscription fees, that’d be awesome. It’s one of the main reasons that I’ve bought 2 machines through you (ShapeokoXXL/Nomad) over X-Carve (obviously not the only reason :)). Also, I second some of the other inputs, especially keeping it offline/standalone. Don’t be like the X-carve dudes.
Here’s some ideas and “second’s”:
-Ramping into pockets or depth of cut added to V carving. Right now it takes a bit of work with offsets (I use an excel spreadsheet calculator), but that would be an incredible feature to move from 2.5D to 3D.
- Better mac functionality. Please pass along to fix MESHCAM for macs, still having issues.
-Roughing ability
-2-sided milling
-Inlays
Thanks gents. Keep doing what you are doing, you guys rock.
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Thanks to everyone for the feedback here. We’ve got a few pages of notes and your feedback will absolutely change the path of Carbide Create.
Carbide Create Pro is going to add 3D modeling similar to what Vectric Aspire has. This is a major undertaking and we’re currently at a point that it’s almost ready to share in the “Unstable” channel.
Adding all of this functionality has forced us to reevaluate a lot of the decisions that we made when CC was originally started and we’ve had to make some big internal changes. Even if Pro is not something you’re interested, I think you’ll benefit from a lot of this internal work on Carbide Create.
We’re also going to start on a new tool library in the near future, which should hit on a lot of requests here.
Regarding pricing, we’ve been leaning toward a subscription model with the price being “very reasonable”. We considered offering a permanent license as well but we haven’t figure out how we’d manage updates over time (how long should you get updates, how much should updates cost for an extended period of time?). We’re open to your feedback around pricing.
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Regarding subscriptions, I implore you to please figure out how to have a non-subscription option available. If I were making money off this, I could easily accept a subscription model, but as a pure hobbyist, I find it immensely (and perhaps irrationally) undesirable.
I can (and often have) justified significant “tool” purchases (both hardware and software), and the cost of replacement parts or upgrades doesn’t bother me a bit. On the other hand, the ticking clock (or should I go with “tell-tale heart”) of a subscription just makes it feel like I’m losing money for every day I’m not doing something, and that just sucks the enjoyment right out.
Like I said, it may be irrational, and I can certainly show that I’ve spent more on licenses and upgrades for some packages than I would’ve spent on a subscription for the same. I’m also permanently stuck on Photoshop CS6 and without Premiere, which makes me sad. Still, not having a subscription breathing down my neck (however lightly) is absolutely worth it.
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I’m looking forward to this product. I like the idea of 3D modeling especially if it is compatible with Mac OS but the new version has to be compliant with the look and feel of the OS (Mac OS and Windows); e.g.: a Control C to copy, a Control X for cut and Control V for paste. If your goal is to compete with Aspire, it should have most of its functionality and maybe some other things it cannot do like stuff more akin to 3D CAD, metal machining and feeds and speeds calculations.
On the other hand, I hate subscription and in particular, one of the issues I have with the subscription model is that it will cost me something if I make 1 or a million project but like @ClayJar, most of us are hobbyist and if I don’t use the system for a few months I have to continue to pay. If in two years from now, I want to reproduce something and maybe do a small mod, I have to buy another subscription which is a deterrent.
Vectric has a policy for 6 or 12 month upgrade on initial purchase then after you have to pay for your upgrade. You can still use the old version of software but forego new features.
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Same here, subscription will be a no-no.
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Like Nathaniel, I too would prefer (perhaps irrationally) no subscription.
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Me 3, or 4? I don’t do “The Cloud” or subscription. One of the (many) reasons I don’t/won’t use Fusion360. I also keep a home file server, and despite my many Apple products refuse to commit anything to The Cloud. My only subscriptions are Netflix, CuriosityStream, and a public television monthly donation. Like others I may use a piece of software everyday for a few weeks, then not use it again for a year. If after that year I need it again and my subscription has lapsed, I’m likely to look for a different tool. As far as cloudware goes, I don’t wanna worry that I can no longer access my files, or will be charged to access my files at a later date. If it’s all on my computer/server I don’t have that issue. I WILL however happily pay upgrade fees if there are new features I want/need, and I’ve bought plenty of upgrades in my lifetime. Just my $0.02
Dan
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If there is the ability to make a poll it would be interesting to ask members here how they feel about subscriptions.
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I can understand a desire for subscription based model, when it comes to software delevop cost and the additional stability of recurring revenue. I don’t particularly love them for most software, and worse in small avenues (companies) that has the additional risk of closure (i.e. Printrbot) when cloud services are required (i.e. desktop software that has to phone home) to use said software. GWizard license model scares me in that exact reason.
I use JetBrains software and I like their subscription model they adopted, if your subscription expires you still have a perpetual license to the last version before the sub expired.
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P.S., make the license not restricted to machines, or a license covers at least 3 installs/machine - cross platform. I hate having to buy two or more licenses for my Windows desktops and Mac laptop.
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Get rid of Boolean and make it possible to delete selected segments. That is the most maddening thing! Allow it to import multiple svg’'s into one project. Be able to manipulate curves easier. If you could import a picture and it do a trace feature that would make this program awesome!
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