3D Design: Resolution

Carveco Tutorial: Resolution

Resolution plays a key role when working with reliefs in Carveco Maker and Maker Plus. It affects both the quality of your models and the results you see during simulation.

🔹 What is Resolution?

Resolution defines how many pixels your model contains. The higher the number of pixels, the sharper and more detailed your 3D relief will be. For example:

• 2000 x 2000 pixels: High-quality reliefs and accurate detail.
• 200 x 200 pixels: Low-quality, pixelated results, especially noticeable in reliefs and simulations.

🔹 Choosing the Right Resolution

• For 2D vector work, resolution has no real impact—vectors are independent of pixels.
• For relief modeling and simulation, use a higher resolution to get crisp, clear visuals.
• If you’re using a lower-spec computer, reduce the resolution slightly to improve performance.

🔹 Adjusting Resolution When Creating a New Model

1. Go to File > New.
2. Set the resolution manually (e.g., 2000 x 2000 pixels).
3. Click OK to create your model.

🔹 Adjusting Resolution in an Existing Model

1. Go to Model > Adjust Resolution.
2. Choose a higher resolution (e.g., 2000 x 2000 or more).
3. Click OK to apply.
4. Note: This action cannot be undone. Reliefs already created at lower resolution will need to be redone for better quality.

🔹 Visual Impact Example

When importing a grayscale image (e.g., Pegasus), you’ll clearly see pixelation at low resolution. Raising the resolution makes the same relief appear much crisper and more accurate.

🔹 Simulation Quality

Even for 2D toolpaths, resolution affects simulation quality:

• Low resolution causes jagged edges, especially on curves.
• This does not affect the actual CNC output—it only impacts the simulation view.

💡 Tip

Use 2000 x 2000 resolution or higher for 3D relief work and simulation. Always check the simulation at higher resolution before exporting toolpaths.