Vectric Customer

Did you check the "Link XY" box when you used the resize tool? It has to be checked if you want to maintain proportions.

The profile toolpath will follow the vector as closely as it can. Outside corners can be sharp points, while inside corners can't be any smaller radius than the cutter used. The inlay toolpath is intended for parts that will fit into a cut made by the endmill specified. Therefore sharp outside corne...

If you are scaling the design the same proportion as the material, this can be done in the at the same time in the Job Setup. Simply check the "Scale design with job size" box.

Can You post the .crv files for your project?. We need to see the toolpath and tool information.
I'm a little confused as to why you are using a pocket toolpath for a VCarve (Zank) inlay. When I did them, I used only the VCarve toolpath for both the male and female parts.

Since a VCarve toolpath uses only closed vectors, you could use the pocket toolpath, providing the tool selected will fit inside the "pockets". To be sure, one could offset the vectors outwards far enough that the tool will go inside. Of course, any inside corners cannot be cut tighter than the tool...

How I would do it.
1. Select vectors with a click-drag right to left.. (Selects everything the selection box touches.)
2. Use the "Move selected objects" tool to move.

Toolpaths that allow you to specify a clearance tool will automatically do what you wish. Look at the Help- Help Contents for details on the toolpath you are using. In other words: pockets "yes", profiles "no". There are some workarounds for a profile. One work-around for a profile is to add vectors...

Here's one more for Shopbot users; http://www.shopbotblog.com/2008/03/a-ramping-the-vr-command-and-how-to-tune-your-tool-for-maximum-performance/ DOES obey that rule Mike :) I'm afraid the link does not concern that rule. From the link: "I will not be discussing cutter entry ramps, where your tool ...

My understanding (and it may be wrong for some machines) is that when a movement combines X or Y, and Z feeds, the actual rate will be the lesser of the feed or plunge rate settings for the tool selected. This can occur with 3D finish, fluting, and ramping toolpaths. You can run some tests on sample...

PhotoVCarve hints: 1. Apply a coat or 2 of sealer/varnish before cutting. Makes it easier to remove the excess fill color. 2. After carving, fill with contrasting color paint. I use acrylic thinned slightly so it gets into all of the carving. 3. After filler dries completely, sand off excess with an...

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Two more ways (Not necessarily any better). Shark's method was the trigger to make me think of them. 1. A single molding toolpath that goes down, across, and back up. 2. Multiple parallel vectors cut using the fluting toolpath, ramping both ends using an end mill. The end contours will be limited to...

Inside a pink border means that it is a bitmap (picture). You have to trace it or otherwise add vectors so you have vectors to follow with a toolpath.
At least that is what happens when I do a copy and paste of an image into VCarve..

.If you add "vector" to your internet searches, you are more likely to find files suitable for use.
A similar approach will improve searches for 3D models.