Vector Boundary problem

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JTEagle
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Vector Boundary problem

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When I use a panel and do a layout have no problem getting vector boundary. But when I try to make a frame and do a layout with it for the life of me just can't get a vector boundary. What might I do to get a vector boundary?
thanks in advance
John

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Adrian
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Re: Vector Boundary problem

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How are you creating the vector boundary for the 3D panel? The shape is irrelevant, the Create Boundary tool works on all 3D components. If it's a simple shape like a rectangular frame you could also drawn the vector by hand.

Depending on what you're doing and what version you're using you may not even need the vector boundary. A lot of people seem to create them because it was the only way of limiting the toolpath to just the model in previous versions but these days the roughing/finishing toolpath has the option of machining to the model boundary which, in a lot of cases, is the same result as creating and using a vector.

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Re: Vector Boundary problem

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Adrian,
I'm using Pro9 trying to do a profile cut. Using the vector boundary control like I do when I do a panel. No luck on do it on frames that I put together. lol
Thank for the help,
John

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Re: Vector Boundary problem

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You'll need to attach the file as there isn't any reason I can think of why it shouldn't be working.

The frame is a 3D model I take it?

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Re: Vector Boundary problem

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As Adrian has said attaching the file will help & if you can't do that for copyright reasons then screenshots showing what you are trying to achieve would be the next best thing :lol: :lol:

As Adrian has said is this a 3D frame model or a frame you have constructed from vectors :lol: :lol:

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