node editing
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node editing
Greetings: I am a newbie with all this so please forgive me if I ask dumb questions, I have so much to learn. I want to cut out a 12" by 12" triangle, which I have no problem making the triangle in v-carve pro. The problem i am having is the points of the triangle are too sharp for cutting out so I would like to use the node editing feature to round the points somewhat. I know how to do this, the thing I can't figure out is how to make each corner the same size, I get one corner either a little fatter or maybe a little shorter. I can't seem to make them uniform. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks...
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Re: node editing
Hello,
Use the Fillet Tool. Set whatever radius you want, then click on each corner to "round" them
Use the Fillet Tool. Set whatever radius you want, then click on each corner to "round" them
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Re: node editing
BTW, if you are just cutting out the inside of a polygon then the bit you use will take care of leaving the corners rounded even if the vectors come to a point.
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Re: node editing
The easiest way as Michael has already mentioned is to use the fillet tool but you can do it using node editing, just not as quick especially if you are new to this sort of thing
You could use the grid which would allow you to accurately place nodes & move control handle points
The drawing & node editing tools will take some time to get the hang of but well worth taking the time to learn (well I think they are).
You could use the grid which would allow you to accurately place nodes & move control handle points
The drawing & node editing tools will take some time to get the hang of but well worth taking the time to learn (well I think they are).
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Re: node editing
All good answers, I really like 4Dthinkers idea to just let the bit take care of it if it's not something precise. A 1/4" bit will leave a larger radius than an 1/8" bit, etc. No mucking with editing the shape. The filet tool is easy to use though, and once you get into it node editing is a must to know. But for this simple question there are simple answers.