Issue with inputs being reset to zero when I select a layer

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Issue with inputs being reset to zero when I select a layer

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As the title states, I am having an issue where when I go through and select the depth, then the tool, on down to the bottom and then select the layer I need all that on, the previous inputs are reset to zero.
That cannot be the correct operation, right?
Vcarve Pro 9.015 last three digits are .561
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Re: Issue with inputs being reset to zero when I select a la

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In specific, it zero's out the cut depth and then that of course effects the passes.
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Re: Issue with inputs being reset to zero when I select a la

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Are they imported vectors (DXF etc) and do you have the Set cut toolpath depth from imported vectors checked?

The number of passes can reset when you use advanced options if you set them away from the calculated defaults but I've never seen the cut depth change like that.

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Re: Issue with inputs being reset to zero when I select a la

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They are imported DXF's. I wasn't aware that a 2D DXF could retain any depth data.
I will check that out though. That does make sense.
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Re: Issue with inputs being reset to zero when I select a la

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You were correct. That is what I was doing in the layer selection tab. Thanks for identifying my error. :)
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