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The DeskProto Free edition is completely free of charge

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The DeskProto Free edition offers basic CAM functionality (without any time-limitation). Nevertheless all toolpath types for your CNC milling machine are available:
  • Vector machining based on a drawing in a DXF, EPS or AI file.
  • Geometry machining based on the geometry in an STL file.
  • Bitmap machining based on a picture in a bitmap file (BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG, TIF).
In the DeskProto Free edition you can create projects with one part and one operation, using a limited number of parameters. No limitations in file size or complexity. This enables you to create many types of parts, and for many users it will be sufficient to satisfy their needs.
Vector machining in the Free edition: profiling toolpaths for a small X-mas tree, based on a DXF drawing.

Functionality in the DeskProto Free Edition

The DeskProto Free Edition is in fact the same program as the other three editions, however offering only basic CAM functionality. So the number of available options has been reduced for the Free edition, all other functionality is identical for the Entry and Expert editions. In order to compare all editions you can use the Comparison table.
The following functions are available in DeskProto Free (for one part and one operation):
  • Profiling toolpaths over Vector data, with machining depth and free movement height
  • Vector toolpath support tabs
  • Parallel toolpaths over Geometry data
  • Distance between the toolpaths, and stepsize along the toolpath for geometry machining
  • Creating a 3D relief based on Bitmap data
  • Scaling, mirroring and rotating all CAD data
  • Defining and selecting cutters
  • Speeds: feedrate and spindle speed.

Left Geometry machining in the Free edition: toolpaths for half a bottle, based on an STL geometry. Right Bitmap machining in the Free edition: this 3D relief is based on the JPG image shown.

In addition to the parameters for calculating toolpaths that were just mentioned, the Free edition includes all additional functionality to make it an easy to use program:
  • Simulate what the resulting part will look like
  • Estimate the machining time
  • Choose a user-interface: wizard or dialog-based
    (or create a project with the wizard and then fine-tune using the dialogs)
  • Freely add machine-definitions
  • Configure your own postprocessor (if needed).
Download and install DeskProto to test all this on your own milling machine.
All DeskProto editions share the same easy-to-use interface. All editions can read each other's project files, so after upgrading to the a higher edition all projects created with the Free edition still can be opened.
The Edition select dialog offers the Free edition, the other editions can be started in trial mode.

Evaluating the other DeskProto editions

The DeskProto Free edition invites you to evaluate the three higher editions: Entry, Expert and Multi-Axis. These can be selected in the 'Edition select' dialog, shown above, that is displayed each time you start your DeskProto Free edition. You can use each of these editions in trial mode: a trial cross watermark will be visible, both on screen and in the resulting toolpaths. For a geometry and a bitmap relief this cross is a visible indent on the part (see the image above), when vector machining the toolpaths are simply interrupted (not present) below the trial cross.
This trial use allows you to completely test the software, using your own CAD data and on your own machine, before deciding whether or not to buy a license for one of the higher editions.
DeskProto can be downloaded from this website: for all editions the same installation file is needed.
Manuals can be downloaded from the website as well (as PDF files).
Further see the Tutorial video's that show how to use the software.

Here you can download a simple 3D model of wooden decoration from the door of a cabinet, which we have named ‘3D scroll ornamental design element’.

This is the 3D model of an ancient Greek ornament which was placed on the ceiling of the temple of Parthenon.

On this web page you can download a 3D model of a anthemion architectural motif. A simple 3D model ready for CNC engraving.

On this page you can download two 3D models based on some images of carving decorations (rosettes) for furniture.

Here you can download a compass rose 3D model (sometimes called a windrose or Rose of the Winds). 3D model is ready for CNC engraving or routing.

Download a simple and useful decorative furniture ornament. This 3D model is ready for CNC engraving.

On this page you can download a 3D model of ornamental bas-relief that we named „Decorative ornament 3D model“.

If you need a sun-shaped decoration to make a simple wooden relief on a CNC engraving machine, this 3D model of ours may meet your criteria.

On this page you can download three NURBS 3D models in the form of flowers.

If you need 3D model inspired by medieval heraldry, this 3D model of griffin may satisfy all your requirements.

If you like classic-style ornaments, we believe that you’ll be pleased with this bas-relief of a classic ornament intended for decorating rectangular surfaces.

Here is a 3D relief model of a stylized trefoil pattern. The trefoil is a pattern consisting of three partially overlapping and interlaced circles.

On this page you can download a beautiful 3D model named ’Islamic Ornament 3D Model’. Nice project for your CNC engraving machine.

On this page you can download a bas-relief (3D model) made on the basis of an old Japanese bird stencil illustration.

On this page you can download a 3D model that we named the Leaf 3D Ornament. You can use it for your 3D graphics projects or you can make it with the help of a CNC engraving machine.

On this page you can download a simple Moorish 3D design. The design falls into the category of interlaced Moorish ornaments and is several hundred years old.

This architectural cartouche is modeled after a similar one found on the Schütting building in Bremen. This 3D model is ready for CNC engraving.

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Download free 3D model of round carved frame. You can import it in your 3D graphics projects or you can make it with the help of a CNC engraving machine.