Import problem

[Phil]

When I import the v3m file into VCarve is it supposed to have the screen image from Vector Art 3D Machinist? The imported image I get looks like a screen capture. I was expecting a grey scale image of the 3D carving.

[Phil]

[quote="Phil"]When I import the v3m file into VCarve is it supposed to have the screen image from Vector Art 3D Machinist? The imported image I get looks like a screen capture. I was expecting a grey scale image of the 3D carving.[/quote]

Am I the only one having this problem?

[Paco]

Post a screen shot... that'll help figure your problem.

[Paco]

This is how it is...

[Phil]

Yes Paco,

when I import the v3m file into VCarve the entire scren shot is being displayed. I think I should just get the image of the item to be carved. I shouldn't see the menus and toolbars.

[Phil]

Here is an example of the image I get when I import a v3M file into VCarve. Shouldn't I just get the 3D rope image in grey scale? What do I do with the part of the image I don't need or want?

[Les_linton]

Phil,

After creating your toolpath, are you saving the tool path at the #7 screen and then saving the file itself? File. Save As. filename.v3m And then in VCarve Importing the filename.v3m file into your project?

Just a thought.

Les

[Phil]

Did it all from scratch. Attached is the image imported into VCarve. I double checked, I am saving it as a v3M file as Les said.

[BrianM]

Hi Phil,

That is trully bizare and certainly isn't what you should be getting. What operating system are you using and what version of VCarve Pro and Vectro Art 3D Machinist ?

Regards

Brian

[Phil]

Glad to see I haven't gone crazy, or maybe that's a premature assumption. Any how, I'm running Windows XP, VCarve 3.102, 3D Machinist 1.007