# Choosing the CNC carving mode in Luban

**URL:** <https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/choosing-the-cnc-carving-mode-in-luban/10823>\
**Category:** Snapmaker Luban\
**Created:** [October 24, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/choosing-the-cnc-carving-mode-in-luban/10823 "2020-10-24T19:00:09Z")\
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**Author:** ![johann\_i](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bbe5ce/32.png) [@johann\_i](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/johann_i)\
**Post date:** [October 24, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/choosing-the-cnc-carving-mode-in-luban/10823/1 "2020-10-24T19:00:09Z")

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Hi, I wonder how is is possible to choose the carving mode (Relief, Vector, and Text) as it seems to be possible according to the tutorial and the quick guide (section 5.3.1)?  
When I upload a file Luban decides - sometimes differently from what I want.

Best, Johannes

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**Author:** ![Atom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/atom/32/5608_2.png) [@Atom](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Atom)\
**Post date:** [October 25, 2020, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/choosing-the-cnc-carving-mode-in-luban/10823/2 "2020-10-25T14:05:17Z")

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@johann_i, unfortunatly the Luban CAM is an alpha product (CNC) is just about useless. if you want to work in CNC i strongly recomend using another program, Carbide Create, EstlCAM and Fusion 360 are all good options.

Carbide Create is acctualy giving away a full 1 year subscription for free. see the post below:  
[CNC free stuff - 1 year free Carbide Create Pro subscription](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-free-stuff-1-year-free-carbide-create-pro-subscription/10837)

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**Author:** ![johann\_i](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bbe5ce/32.png) [@johann\_i](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/johann_i)\
**Post date:** [October 25, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/choosing-the-cnc-carving-mode-in-luban/10823/3 "2020-10-25T16:51:17Z")

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@Atom, Thank you very much for this information. I will try your suggestions. I will use the carving tool to produce wood prints using own draws. Best, Johannes