Artcam Pro — 9.1 Tutorial

ArtCAM Pro 9.1

It sounds like you’ve come across a reference to , which is a older but still respected version of Autodesk’s relief modeling and CNC machining software (originally from Delcam). Since Autodesk discontinued ArtCAM in 2018, version 9.1 is now considered “abandonware,” but many hobbyists and small workshops still use it for 2.5D carving, sign making, and jewelry design.

1. Post-processing: Post-processing involves converting the toolpath into a format that can be read by your CNC machine. To post-process your toolpath, click on File > Post-process or press Ctrl + P on your keyboard.
2. Outputting to a CNC Machine: To output your design to a CNC machine, connect your computer to the machine and transfer the post-processed file.

6.2 Finishing Toolpath (Detail)

For organic detail from an image: