The first thing I do when using Vcarve is to drag my DXF or EPS drawing export onto the Vcarve window.

You drawing will show up as shown here.

If the drawing file contains the actual stock outline the width and height will be set for you as it is here.

You will need to set the stock thickness. In this case the stock I am using is 3/8" thick so I set the "Thickness" to .375.

We wont be using the "Origin offset" so it needs to be deselected.

Click the "Center data in Job" option to move the drawing into the correct position.

Click OK to continue.

The first toolpath I will create is for all the holes. I select the five holes shown here and click the "Profile Operations" button shown here.

You will be presented with a 2D Profile Toolpath pane shown here on the right.

The first thing you need to do when you start a new toolpath, is to select the tool you will be using. Click the on the "Select..." button in the Tool section.

This will bring up the Tool Database form. In this form you can select a tool.  In this case I will be using a 1/8" two flute end mill.

If the tool you are using does not exist in the database its very easy to add one.

After the tool has been selected, you need to set the "Cutting Depth".  We wont be cutting all the way through the stock, so set the depth to .3, as shown here.

For your inside cuts you need to set the "Machine Vectors" to "Inside / Left", as shown here. 

Give the toolpath a name and hit the "Calculate" button.

Vcarve has a very cool preview system.

I like placing the 3D view in isometric view shown here.

Click the "Preview Toolpath" button to show the part once the toolpath has been applied.

Once you are done with the preview, click the "Close" button.

Next, we need to create a pocket toolpath. Highlight the two vectors shown here and click the "Pocket" toolpath icon shown here.

Vcarve will remove the material between the two vectors you select.

You will need to select the tool for the pocket, just like before.  In this case we will be using the same 1/8" end mill.

Set the "Cutting Depth" to .3".  

Select "Offset" or "Raster".  Offset is a little faster, but, Raster has more options.  Both will work.

Give the toolpath a name and hit the "Calculate" button.

When the preview starts, clock the "Preview Toolpath" button.

With both toolpaths created, click the "Save Toolpath" icon shown here.

First, make sure both the toolpaths have been selected.

Make sure your "Post Processor" has been selected. In this case "Mach2/3 Arcs (inch)(*.txt)"

When you are ready hit the "Save Toolpaht(s) to File" button.

You will be presented with a "Save" dialog and prompted for the name of the Gcode file.  

By default, the name of the first toolpath will be inserted into the file name field.  Feel free to change it to something a little more descriptive.