Once the file becomes a Component it will have the same name as the original STL file. have a front, back, etc.), this means that when this type of file is opened that it must first be sized and oriented before a Component can be created ( VCarve Desktop only represents base-relief so cannot work with a completely 3D object). These models can be completely 3 dimensional (i.e. STL files can be exported from many 3D design software programs such as Rhino. This is a standard format for complex 3D models, based on a triangular mesh.

This will be imported at the size and position the part was saved in the original file. Files in this format can be purchased from and and when imported into VCarve Desktop will create a new Component with the same name as the file. V3M is a proprietary file format developed by Vectric for Vector Art 3D and Design and Make. This format maintains the component structure of clipart pieces at the time of saving, so will import all the components comprising the clipart piece. 3D Clipart files are exported from Aspire.