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Installation

This guide will walk you through installing Fabber SVG 2025 on your system.

System Requirements

Before installing Fabber SVG 2025, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

  • SketchUp: You will need to have SketchUp for desktop 2017 and later installed on a Mac or PC. You cannot use this with SketchUp for web.

How to Install the Fabber Extension in SketchUp

Method 1: Install Directly from Extension Warehouse

  1. Open SketchUp on your computer.
  2. Go to the Window menu and select Extension Warehouse.
  3. In the Extension Warehouse, sign in with your Trimble account if prompted.
  4. Use the search bar to find "Fabber"
  5. Click the Install button. SketchUp will automatically download and install the extension.
  6. Once installed, you may need to restart SketchUp to see the Fabber extension in your toolbar or Extensions menu.

Method 2: Manual Installation (if you have a .rbz file)

It's unlikely you will need to do this, but if you have a Fabber .rbz file, follow these steps:

  1. Download the Fabber .rbz file from your Fabber account downloads page (You need to have a paid Fabber account to access the downloads page.)
  2. Open SketchUp.
  3. Go to the Window menu and select Extension Manager.
  4. Click the Install Extension button (usually at the bottom left).
  5. In the file dialog, navigate to and select the Fabber .rbz file you downloaded.
  6. Click Open. SketchUp will install the extension.
  7. You may need to restart SketchUp to activate the extension.

After Installation

  • The Fabber extension should now appear in your Extensions menu or as a toolbar.
  • If you don’t see it, check the Extension Manager to ensure it’s enabled.

For more details, see the official SketchUp guide: Adding Extensions to SketchUp

If you just want SVG export, you can stop here. If you want to install the Fabber gadget for VCarve or Aspire read on...

Part 2: How to Install the Fabber Gadget in Vectric VCarve or Aspire

Overview

The Fabber Vectric Plugins installer automatically detects and installs Fabber plugins into compatible Vectric software applications. This installer supports multiple Vectric products and versions.

What the Installer Does

The installer automatically: 1. Scans for Vectric Software: Searches C:\ProgramData\Vectric\ for installed Vectric applications 2. Detects Supported Products: Identifies the following Vectric products: - VCarve (any version) - Aspire (any version) - Cut2D (any version) - Cut3D (any version) - PhotoVCarve (any version) 3. Version Detection: Supports versions V8 - V12 4. Installs Plugin Files: Installs Fabber plugin files in as many versions of Vectric software as you wish.

Installation Instructions

Prerequisites

  • Operating System: Windows (the installer is Windows-only)
  • Administrator Rights: You may need administrator privileges to install plugins
  • Vectric Software: At least one supported Vectric application must be installed

Step-by-Step Installation

  1. Download the Installer using this link: Fabber Vectric Plugins Installer
  2. Locate the installer file: fabber-vectric-plugins-setup.exe in the Installers folder

  3. Ensure the file is not blocked by your antivirus software

  4. Run the Installer

  5. Double-click fabber-vectric-plugins-setup.exe
  6. If prompted by Windows Security, click "Run anyway" or "Allow"

  7. You may need to right-click and select "Run as administrator"

  8. Select Installation Language

  9. The installer supports multiple languages:

    • English (default)
    • Brazilian Portuguese
    • French
    • German
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Russian
    • Spanish

  10. Choose Components

  11. The installer will automatically detect your installed Vectric applications
  12. You'll see a list of checkboxes for each detected Vectric product and version
  13. Check the boxes for the applications where you want to install the Fabber plugin

  14. Example: "VCarve Pro V10.0 plugin", "Aspire V9.5 plugin"

  15. Complete Installation

  16. Click "Install" to proceed
  17. The installer will copy the plugin files to the appropriate directories

  18. Installation typically completes in seconds

  19. Post-Installation

  20. The installer may offer to open the Fabber website (https://www.getfabber.com/winstall)
  21. Close the installer when complete

Using the Plugin

After installation, the Fabber plugin will be available in your Vectric software:

  1. Access the Plugin: Look for "Fabber" in the Gadgets menu or toolbar
  2. Plugin Functionality: The plugin reads layer names from your imported SVG files you create with the Fabber SketchUp extension and automatically creates toolpaths
  3. Layer Format: Layers should be named like "PROFILE: 0.125" or "POCKET: 0.25" where:
  4. First part is the operation type (PROFILE, POCKET, or DRILL)
  5. Second part is the depth value

Troubleshooting

Installer Issues

  • No Vectric Applications Detected:
  • Ensure at least one supported Vectric application is installed

  • Check that the software is installed in the default location (C:\ProgramData\Vectric\)

  • Permission Errors:

  • Run the installer as administrator

  • Temporarily disable antivirus software during installation

  • Installation Fails:

  • Check available disk space
  • Ensure Vectric software is not running during installation

Plugin Issues

  • Plugin Not Visible:
  • Restart your Vectric application after installation

  • Check that the plugin files exist in the Gadgets\Fabber folder

  • Plugin Errors:

  • Ensure layer names follow the correct format
  • Create a job and import vectors before running the plugin

Uninstallation

The installer does not include an automatic uninstaller. To remove the plugin:

  1. Navigate to each Vectric installation's Gadgets folder
  2. Delete the Fabber subfolder and all its contents
  3. Restart your Vectric applications

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