Adding a Tab Problem

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CastleWorks
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Adding a Tab Problem

Post by CastleWorks »

I am able to add a tab to the right side of my object, but when I try to add it to the left side Cut3D does not add it. Am I overlooking a setting or asking it to do something it is not able to to?
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eph210
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Re: Adding a Tab Problem

Post by eph210 »

You should be able to add tabs on all sides. You have to click the add tab button for each tab and then place it on your model. There is a Cut3d tutorial on double sided machining that explains the tab function and the help function in Cut3d has information also that might be useful.
I hope this helps
Euan

CastleWorks
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Re: Adding a Tab Problem

Post by CastleWorks »

I have read through the help and watched the tutorial on 2 sided machining.

I can add tabs to all the sides EXCEPT the left side in the picture. Still unable to determine why this is. Any thoughts?

Thanks

Kevin

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Re: Adding a Tab Problem

Post by tonydude919 »

Is there enough material on left side to add a tab? I f there isn't enough material it can't add a tab.

Tony
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CastleWorks
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Re: Adding a Tab Problem

Post by CastleWorks »

I have added a symmetrical boarder around the piece, like I say I am able to add tabs on all three other sides with no problem. See picture

Thanks

Kevin
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