Whether you're new to designing or already familiar with CNC software, Easel is easy to use and designed to grow with your carving experience. This cheat sheet covers the tools on the left side of the design editor.
The toolbar
1. Shapes
Add a new shape to your design.
2. Pen Tool
Draw your own shape. Click to add a point. Each point connects to the previous one. To finish the shape, double-click or click an existing point. See Pen Tool and Eraser.
3. Drill
Add a drill hole that matches the diameter of your bit. If you change your bit, the drill hole size changes too. See Drilling Holes with Easel.
4. Text
Add text to your design and choose a font. Double-click the text to edit it. See Easel Features: Text and Fonts.
5. Pro Design Library
Add a ready-made design from the design library to your project. See Easel Pro Feature: Pro Design Library.
6. Measurement Tool
Measure distances in your design. See Measurement Tool.
7. Apps
Open Easel's apps, tools that create complete designs for you, such as the Monogram, City Skyline and Cabinet Maker apps.
8. Image Trace
Turn a photo or image into shapes you can carve.
9. Easel Generate
Describe what you want to make, and Easel Generate creates a design you can add to your project. See What is Easel Generate?
10. Import
Import a file or design from outside Easel, such as an SVG or image. See File Import Guide.
11. V-Carve Inlay
Create the two matching parts of a v-carve inlay. See V-Carve Inlays.
12. Smart Values (Beta)
Set up values you can reuse across your design, so you can change a size in one place.