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Installation Instructions-Windows
- Click on the button above to begin the download. Select a file location and click “OK” or “Save File.”
- Extract the ZIP file to a convenient location.
- Double-click “setup.exe” and follow prompts.
Version Notes
v4.5.0, 11/05/2024
Expanded built-in library to over 1,300 items (!!)
Added auto-built supports for 3D printing
Streamlined the manual curve editing function for rims and cups
Added Austin Custom Brass blank for 3D printing and dozens of ACB models to the comparator – straight from Austin Custom Brass!
Improved 3D printing correction factors
Added search feature for finding comparator models
Added “align by shank tip” feature
v3.6.1, 11/28/2022
Expanded built-in library to nearly 700 pieces (!)
Added raised lettering “engraving” to STL prints
Added 2-piece (top and backbore) option (with 3/8″-40 threads) to STL export
Fixed localization issues with STL export (in locations that natively use commas as decimal).
v3.3.4, 04/06/2022
Added dimensional compensation and easy file naming for STL export.
Added export of screenshot (with configurable annotations) to file or clipboard.
Added SVG export.
Fixed/added blank choices and made them available by supported instruments.
Added Euroshank tuba. Added short/UK cornet (defaulting to new Korbeto blank).
Added tenorhorn because of Cookie’s incessant whining.
v3.2.0
Enables low brass. Adds export of STL.
Bug fixes.
v2.0.3, 10/07/2019
Greatly enhances the CAD tools, allowing direct editing of control points. Graphs control points as green Xs, allowing dragging.
Adds Undo/Redo functions at all design levels.
Changes the backbore design function to allow direct editing of cylindrical throat region length and recasting “reamer selection” as “profile selection.”
Bug fixes.
v1.0.2, 08/30/2019
This is the initial release for the Vennture website grand opening! It includes updated documentation and a bug fix where re-opened *.mpc files were not correctly updating the QC variables.
v1.0.0, 08/21/2019
Hello world! This is the initial release.
MacOS Support
Vennture is transitioning away from providing native Mac versions because of the inherent difficulties in supporting different versions of the OS.
Instead, Vennture encourages users to either run Parallels (paid subscription) or use Kegworks (free, but requires considerably more setup) to allow the Windows version to run on MacOS.
Instructions for using Parallels
Parallels Desktop for Mac is available as a subscription ($99.99/year). It allows you to run any Windows application – including VennCAD – on your Mac. (Also, you can run your productivity/office apps, games from Steam, and anything else.)
As a commercial solution, it is fully supported and continuously updated. You can be up and running VennCAD (and any other Windows app) on your Mac in minutes.
A 30% discount is available for college students, faculty, teachers, staff, and IT administrators.
Instructions for using Kegworks
Note: This installation requires the use of the command line, which is accessed through the Terminal app.
First, install Homebrew
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"Then, install kegworks:
brew upgrade
brew uninstall --force --zap wineskin
brew install --cask --no-quarantine gcenx/wine/kegworks