Cannot create toolpath

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redpiperbob
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Cannot create toolpath

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Hi there can someone help please. I am trying to create an outside profile toolpath for a part the programme will allow me to create a profile on the line but not outside or inside the line.
I have attacthed the file.
Thanks
Bob
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Adrian
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Re: Cannot create toolpath

Post by Adrian »

The large shape is an open vector. If you close it you should be able to do what you want as you can't mix open and closed vectors in the same toolpath with an outside/inside cut.

redpiperbob
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Re: Cannot create toolpath

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Hi Adrian
I thought i had closed the vector
Thanks
Bob

redpiperbob
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Re: Cannot create toolpath

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Thanks Adrian all sorted now
Thanks again
Bob

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