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tabs in preview

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I am not sure if this is a bug or just me missing something. I have created a 3 D component of a veterinary symbol and when I set up the preview toolpaths and run them, some of my tabs don't show on the preview. I have two internal tabs that do show but the ones I placed around the outside of the component do not show in the preview. I am using the latest version of Aspire 9 on windows 10 system.
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Are the tabs showing if you run just the profile toolpath on it's own?

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I experience the same issue with a two sided project, try increasing the thickness of your tabs.
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Have you tried increasing the toolpath preview resolution to see if they show? On the toolpath tab look for toolpath preview resolution :lol:
I have had tabs not showing when using the standard setting.

Are these 3d tabs added to the model or tabs added with a profile cut out ?

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I tried several thicknesses and widths of tabs with the same result. I don't see where to change the resolution on the preview. Please point me in the right direction.
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The tabs are added in the profile cutout page.
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The tabs do not show with only the profile cutout being run.
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at the top of the screen, 4th tab along is toolpaths, mouse over that & select preview simulation quality :lol:

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I have my tabs on a separate screen from the main page. I don't see anywhere on the toolpaths tab where I can select preview quality.
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Toolpath Menu > Preview Simulation Quality
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Its on the main page where you have a row of tabs, file, edit, model, toolpaths, view, gadgets help :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Thanks, Martin. I kept looking on the toolpaths pull down and not on the header. Now that I found it, I will try that and see if my tabs appear. Thanks also for the other suggestions. You guys are great.
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Even with the simulation quality set a maximum, I still don't see the outside tabs. I have included a screen shot of the 2D page with the tabs.
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Ok don't do much 3d work so not sure if it is an issue with the tabs & the 3d model, does the model cut all the way to the spoilboard or have you got material under the model ? Hard to see but it looks like that model is almost full material thickness, wondering if there is anything for the tabs to attach to

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I have a bit of room on top of the material that isn't cut and the interior tabs do show. The model shouldn't cut to the spoil board, but I will double check that. Thanks, Martin.
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