Software Updates

It’s now possible to manually calibrate Origin’s Z-Axis zero-height before cutting by lowering/raising the spindle with the buttons on the handles.

Manual Z-Touch is the best way to calibrate Origin’s z-axis zero-height when using fine router bits with small diameters (e.g.engraving bits), and/or when working with soft surfaces like cork or foam.

Assign depths to individual paths in your Workspace so you don’t accidentally cut deeper than you intended.

Helpful icons/warnings appear in Origin’s Cut Mode UI so you can keep track of your Encoded Depths.

A warning will prevent you from accidentally cutting deeper than a path's Encoded Depth. Optionally bypass this warning.

It’s now possible to quickly lock an object in a precise location by entering dimensions relative to your Grid’s (X,Y) axes.

You can use the Calculator’s operation keys (+, -, x, /) to reposition an object relative to its current location.

Lock one axis numerically, then physically move Origin to adjust your object’s position along the unlocked axis.

A new X,Y marker shows the orientation of your grid’s X,Y axes to keep you oriented as you move Origin around your workspace.

When copying objects, the copied object will be overlaid on top of the original object. If you move Origin by a small amount, your copied object will detach from the original object and follow Origin’s reticule as you move.

The bounding box which surrounds your object now respects the actual extent and orientation of your object.

With the bounding box changes, scale is unaffected by rotation and is an accurate representation of the object's size.

A new Mirror function within the Scale Menu allows you to flip your objects horizontally or vertically.

In a workspace which contains a Grid, rotations are based on your Grid axes. 0 degrees will be aligned to your (X,Y) axes. In a workspace which does not contain a Grid, rotations are based on the orientation of Origin. 0 degrees will always be horizontally aligned to your screen.

Rotation values are saved when you place an object. You can return to this object later to make rotational adjustments.

The anchor point selector now reflects the orientation of your object in the workspace, making it easier to select the correct anchor.

Custom Anchors give you greater control over the placement of imported objects than is offered by Origin’s standard nine-point anchor system.

Add a custom anchor to your design in your chosen software by creating a red right-angled triangle. The right angle vertex defines the location of the anchor point. The shorter leg of the right angle defines the X-axis and the longer leg defines the Y-axis.

You can now pinch to zoom in Scan Mode, Design Mode, and Cut Mode.

Scan Mode, Design Mode, and Cut Mode all have different default zoom levels to give you the best view for the operations you will typically perform within each Mode.

Design Mode remembers your most recent zoom level.

Performance and interaction improvements have been made to the zoom slider.

It’s easier to control Origin while pocketing. Unexpected cutter movement has been eliminated and the overall experience is much more predictable.

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.)