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It is now possible to grid from any edge of your workpiece
Grids can now be created using a “center point” Y-Axis
Existing grids can now be easily modified
You can now select which edge of the probe bit to register off of
The Workspace selection UI has been overhauled
You can now rename, duplicate, sort, and search for Workspaces
The Workspace selection interface now enables you to quickly identify Workspaces that incorporate ShaperTape currently within Origin’s camera view
Switch to Workspace: You can automatically switch Workspaces mid-session by simply pointing Origin at a previously-scanned Workspace
Origin can now handle more complex files
There is now better messaging through the UI to show when Origin is processing (for example, when computing an offset on a complex shape)
Make box joints with ease on-tool—no computer or physical templates required! Input your parameters and Origin will automatically generate the cut paths for both sides of a box joint.
Adding single-line text to your next project is now a breeze. Just type in your text and Origin will automatically generate an engraveable cut path.
It is now possible to “lock” origin into Auto mode (with a chosen feedrate) by double-clicking the green button at the start of a cut.
Origin’s design import menu now remembers where you left off to make your design process faster.
Origin will now properly understand SVGs that were created from single line fonts and allow them to be engraved.
Origin’s new keyboard now supports a wider variety of special characters
When using the keyboard, users can now use a magnifier tool to ensure that they are entering their intended letters, numbers and characters
When a user creates a Low Accuracy Scan, Origin will notify the user and then give the user the option to use this Low Accuracy Scan or to create a New Scan. Note: for most accurate results, we recommend performing a New Scan instead of using a Low Accuracy Scan.
Users can now interact with Origin in French or German, in addition to English
To change your tool’s language or region settings once you have installed Emeryville, go to: Settings ⇒ Info ⇒ Language/Region
Origin will now retract the spindle quickly when finishing a cut or going out of bounds to save you time when cutting projects with lots of paths
In Castro, you could only start a pocket on its edges. Now, you can start a pocket cut from anywhere inside of the shape.
When multiple paths are underneath the range circle, a Select button will appear in Design and Cut. Tapping Select will allow you to select precisely the path you want.
Hold down the Select button to see which paths can be switched to.
See your workpiece up close so you can more precisely place designs
Selected paths are much more obvious, now rendered in a thicker, more contrasting color (green)
Nearby paths show the area that will be cut so that you can see where paths may overlap
When placing or copying designs, your last-used anchor point type (Top left, Middle, Bottom right, etc) will be saved and used the next time you place or copy.
You’ll be notified when there’s an update available, and have up to 5 days to install, so you can get the latest software on your schedule.
The 'Add to Scan' allows users to make changes on their workspace (adding ShaperTape, inserting guide marks, etc.) and seamlessly incorporate this information into their original scans
Cutter is now able to move automatically in a controlled helical descent to a specified depth.
Helix mode becomes available for Inside paths that are smaller than the corrective range.
Cutter is now able to move automatically in a controlled helical descent to a specified depth.
Tool will plunge at regular speed until reaching ‘Aircut’ height (just above your workpiece).
Number entry now includes mathematical operators.
Can more easily input fractions in bit size and cut depth.
Plunge to your desired probe depth without performing Z-Touch first.
A bit diameter can be specified for grid that does not affect your current cut settings.
Users can now create a grid on their workpiece to ensure accuracy when placing designs from SVGs and creating designs using on-tool CAD.
Designs created on-tool can be copied, rotated, and locked to specific grid coordinates
The file import screen now displays thumbnails and is sortable via file name or last-modified date
The Pen Tool can now be used to create open shapes
Origin is now better able to parse a wide variety of SVG files, giving users more freedom when designing files
Users can navigate among folders when importing files from a USB drive
The 'tape health indicator' tracks how much scanned ShaperTape is within the tool's field of view at all times
Offset and cut depth presets allow for easy adjustments to cut specs in between passes
A reminder notification alerts the user
Scan a workspace
Update workspace (to add new tape)
On startup, Auto-Return to workpiece
Select a previous workspace
Delete old workspaces
Place a SVG transferred via USB
Place a SVG transferred via ShaperHub
Add a grid with spacing (⅛”, ¼”, ½”, 1”)
Create a rectangle
Create a rectangle with manually entered dimensions
Create a rectangle with rounded corners
Create a circle
Create a circle with manually entered diameter
Use Pen tool to create closed shapes
Remove designs from workspace
Set size of bit (Custom or standard presets)
Set cut type (Inside, Outside, Online, Pocket, or Guide)
Set cut depth (Custom or standard presets)
Set cut offset (Custom or standard presets)
Automatic Z touch off
Automatically change cut type based on SVG colors
Erase cut history
Tape indicator to show tape health
Set up WiFi
Login/Logout with your Shaper Account
Create a Shaper Account
Change default units (in. or mm.)