Carbide Create Core is included with every Shapeoko and Nomad CNC machine and gives you everything you need for 2D and 2.5D design and machining. Carbide Create Pro adds 3D modelling, advanced toolpaths, and support for non-Carbide 3D machines. Not sure which one you need? Compare the features below.
| Feature | Core | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Basic shapes, polygons, polylines | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bezier spline tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Text (straight and arc) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boolean operations (weld, union, intersect, subtract) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vector offsets (inside/outside) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alignment tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Background image tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic image-to-vector tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| SVG and DXF import | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design Elements library | ✓ | ✓ |
| Feature | Core | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Create 3D components from vectors | — | ✓ |
| Combine multiple 3D components | — | ✓ |
| Apply tiled textures via heightmaps | — | ✓ |
| Load images as heightmaps | — | ✓ |
| STL import | — | ✓ |
| Feature | Core | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket toolpaths | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contour toolpaths (inside/outside) | ✓ | ✓ |
| V-carving | ✓ | ✓ |
| Basic engraving | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tool library with speeds and feeds | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3D simulation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced engraving (outline + lined/hatched fill) | — | ✓ |
| Rest machining | — | ✓ |
| Ramped entry for contours and pockets | — | ✓ |
| 3D rough machining | — | ✓ |
| 3D finish machining | — | ✓ |
| Toolpath tiling (cut projects larger than your work area) | — | ✓ |
| Feature | Core | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Mac and Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Runs locally (no Internet required) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free video training at My Carbide 3D | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works with Carbide 3D machines | ✓ | ✓ |
| Save standard G-code for any CNC machine | — | ✓ |
Included with every Shapeoko and Nomad
$120/year
or $360 perpetual license
Everything in Core, plus 3D and advanced toolpaths
Carbide Create Core is the new name for the version of Carbide Create that's included with Carbide 3D machines. If you're already using Carbide Create with your Shapeoko or Nomad, you have Carbide Create Core.
Carbide Create Core is designed for use with Carbide 3D machines. To use Carbide Create with another CNC machine, you'll need a Carbide Create Pro license.
Yes, you can get a free 14-day trial of Carbide Create Pro that's fully functional so you can generate G-code and try a full project.
No. Pro includes everything in Core plus additional features. It's the same application with more capabilities unlocked.
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