Is version 449 a limited version?

No, Carbdide Create runs in 3 different modes:

  • Free — base functionality will always be free per: Carbide Create Pro- What do you want to see?
  • Demo mode — disable the demo mode: Help | Disable Pro Trial
  • time-limited trial — see: 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.”

We are transitioning from calculated feeds and speeds to curated values. Additional materials will be added as they are worked up.See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9bceJxpqG0 for concepts on this and see the series #MaterialMonday: #MaterialMonday on YouTube for specifics.You should test feeds and speeds in a piece of scrap using the technique at: https://precisebits.com/tutorials/calibrating_feeds_n_speeds.htmSee: https://carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/beta/ Go to Help | About | Open Data Directory, then open the carbidecreate/tools directory — custom tools are stored in that in .csv files and may be backed up or saved or transferred to another computer. See: Amana tool library and Adding tools in CC440 and later

For drawing a heart, unfortunately Carbide Create doesn’t have a facility for joining an open line (indicated by being magenta) with closed geometry. Please see: Drawing from a photo in Carbide Create or Draw a basic heart

For a basic drawing overview please see: Let's draw an "ellipse" with new users — very basic tutorial on drawing with the curve tool — also see: Let's Make a B (for anyone)