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by Rcnewcomb
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: No suitable parts to nest
Replies: 7
Views: 187

Re: No suitable parts to nest

My interpretation of that info about open vectors is that you can have open vectors within a closed boundary.
Ted is correct. If I place a closed vector around the open vector it will nest them
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by Rcnewcomb
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:22 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: No suitable parts to nest
Replies: 7
Views: 187

Re: No suitable parts to nest

The documentation says that, but I am unable to get nesting to work with open vectors.

I'll send a note to support@vectric.com for clarification.
by Rcnewcomb
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: No suitable parts to nest
Replies: 7
Views: 187

Re: No suitable parts to nest

I'm trying to nest a closed vector. Except it is not a closed vector. Choose Edit/Selection/Select All Open Vectors Screenshot 2024-03-24 115633.png It selects the object you are trying to nest. Screenshot 2024-03-24 115826.png Choose Edit/Join Vectors Screenshot 2024-03-24 115945.png It will close...
by Rcnewcomb
Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Latest update 11.554 is freezing.
Replies: 7
Views: 337

Re: Latest update 11.554 is freezing.

Open the menu item "Options".
EditOptions.png
Scroll to find the heading "3D View Settings"
Scroll down to the 10th item "Use Software Renderer"
Change from "No" to "Yes"
SoftwareRender.png
by Rcnewcomb
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:38 am
Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Some help with vectric Vcarve Pro
Replies: 1
Views: 203

Re: Some help with vectric Vcarve Pro

Willkommen!
I created a document with the major steps. Hope this helps.
Frohe Ostern
by Rcnewcomb
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: Gadgets - User Submissions
Topic: Easy MDF Cabinet Door Maker
Replies: 108
Views: 102324

Re: Easy MDF Cabinet Door Maker

HOW DO I FIND THE GADGET WEB SITE
Link: https://www.gadgets.jimandi.com/
by Rcnewcomb
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:04 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Desktop to Pro upgrade
Replies: 1
Views: 168

Re: Desktop to Pro upgrade

Your best answer will come from emailing sales@vectric.com From the FAQ: Minor updates are always free to anyone who has the same major version (e.g V11.5 will be free to all owners of V11.0 software). Any major version of the software released within 12 months of you purchasing the software is supp...
by Rcnewcomb
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:31 pm
Forum: Design & Make Clipart- General
Topic: I need a design drawn....any links to paid services
Replies: 2
Views: 309

Re: I need a design drawn....any links to paid services

Is it 2D (just vectors) or 3D (vectors and models)? A photo would help.

You can find CAD design services on gig work sites (search for cad design services) such as Fiver.com, Upwork.com, etc. Use a search term such as:
CAD design Vectric

Disclaimer: I've never used those sites for design work.
by Rcnewcomb
Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:52 am
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Rotary machining time
Replies: 11
Views: 393

Re: Rotary machining time

If you are using a 3D model for the rotary then you may see substantial times savings using Milo Scott's continuous rotation strategy. For some jobs this method can reduce the machine time by 80%.
by Rcnewcomb
Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:19 am
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Rotary...Can I cut below the rotation axis?
Replies: 5
Views: 435

Re: Rotary...Can I cut below the rotation axis?

I would not do that as a rotary job. I think that is a better candidate for segmenting and slicing. From the Help file: The Segment tool can be used to split a 3D model into separate chunks or segments to allow them to be machined using a 3-axis CNC machine. To get to the segmenting tool you first h...
by Rcnewcomb
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Deep V Groove
Replies: 10
Views: 537

Re: Deep V Groove

You may wish to review how the bit is mounted in the collet. I would expect more clearance between the cutting portion of the bit and the collet nut. The shank of the bit should not go past then top of the collet.

For reference:
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by Rcnewcomb
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:14 pm
Forum: Wrapped Rotary Machining
Topic: Spiral rewind
Replies: 23
Views: 1363

Re: Spiral rewind

WinCNC responded and explained: The small green box to the right of the A axis position indicates a material offset. The L28/L28.1 restores the machine zero but doesn't clear material offsets. You can remove that offset using a G92.1A command and that should get the L28.1 command working as expected...
by Rcnewcomb
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: Wrapped Rotary Machining
Topic: Spiral rewind
Replies: 23
Views: 1363

Re: Spiral rewind

These types of issues are best reported to WinCNC directly
email sent
by Rcnewcomb
Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:05 am
Forum: Wrapped Rotary Machining
Topic: Spiral rewind
Replies: 23
Views: 1363

Re: Spiral rewind

A few more test show that sometimes it works, sometimes it sorta works, and other times it completely messes up.

I'll keep experimenting.

I repeated the first test I did and now it works. Maybe L28.1 just needed to warm up.

Curiouser and curiouser.
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by Rcnewcomb
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:53 am
Forum: Wrapped Rotary Machining
Topic: Spiral rewind
Replies: 23
Views: 1363

Re: Spiral rewind

Experimenting with L28.1 on my WinCNC 3.1.00 setup did not behave as documented. I zeroed my A axis I executed G1 A527 I executed L28.1 and the A axis reset to a number where at least the first digit was cut off and the rest of the display Screenshot 2024-03-19 195117.jpg I tried a G0 A0 but killed ...