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Kerning

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A few weeks ago I posted the problem of collapsing words when attempting to space the letters. A response I received, was to post photos of my problem attached are those photos. Any suggestions in resolving this issue is greatly appreciated.
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Re: Kerning

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Hi Steve,

Please post the actual file. A file is vastly more helpful than just screenshots. Thanks!
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Re: Kerning

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Successfully uploaded screenshots of my problem, no small feat on my part never did it before. Now on to step two, you wii have to step down the instructions for saving the tool path file in question then upload said file to the forum and post it.

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Re: Kerning

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Upload the crv3d file (unless there's p copyrighted material).
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Right - just post your actual .crv (or crv3d) file.

In case you don’t know...when you save your layout file from Aspire, it has the file extension .crv3d

If the Aspire file consists of only vectors, you can opt to save it as a .crv file (which is the same filetype as VCarve software).

No need to Toolpath it in this case, as it has nothing to do with the letter spacing problem you are having.
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Re: Kerning

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/Users/stephengary/Desktop/acrylic ctg bd cow rev.crv3d.zip
Hope this is what you're looking for if not someone will definitely let me know.

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You posted the link to the file on your computer.
Use the Upload attachment then use the Browse button to locate the crv3d.zip file and then click Add the file.
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If the second time doesn't work may, be the third time will be the charm. If I'm missing a step or the sequence is wrong let me know.
Steps I did follow:
1. Clicked on upload attachment
2. Choose file
3. Highlighted file name
4. Add the file
5. Submit
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Re: Kerning

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OK, what's the problem? Looks OK to me....
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Re: Kerning

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What is your version of Aspire? I had some weird happenings when I kerned with an older version of VCarve Pro. Problem has gone away with Version 9.5.
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Re: Kerning

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Highpockets
I posted two screen photos before and after don't know what I'm doing wrong.
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Re: Kerning

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That file was created with 8.517. The text side of the product has been completely revised in 9.5 so those folding issues have gone.

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Re: Kerning

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I loaded the file into Aspire v8.517 and added color to the tool paths. This is the result:

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Re: Kerning

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Thanks for the responses I've received from everyone not only pertaining to my situation of kerning, but also providing me other information relevant to posting items on the forum.

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