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What will this mean..?

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Hi,
Very new to Vectric software, but am working towards my first project (after a few tests!).

I'm trying to write text along a curve and, although I understand the principle, there's a shadow on the image after I preview the toolpaths, and I'm wondering what this indicates and if it will show in the cut.

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Re: What will this mean..?

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I think that some of those "shadows" are where the bit can't reach. Try adding an appropriate sized clearance bit in the toolpath. Also, try setting your preview resolution a little higher. It's found under the toolpath menu /simulation quality).
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SteveNelson46 wrote:
Mon May 23, 2022 8:58 pm
I think that some of those "shadows" are where the bit can't reach. Try adding an appropriate sized clearance bit in the toolpath. Also, try setting your preview resolution a little higher. It's found under the toolpath menu /simulation quality).
Thanks, Steve. Increasing the preview resolution showed the cut much cleaner and without the 'shadows'.
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SteveNelson46 wrote:
Mon May 23, 2022 8:58 pm
Also, try setting your preview resolution a little higher. It's found under the toolpath menu /simulation quality).
Just shows to go ya

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Glad I could help.
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Re: What will this mean..?

Post by Rcnewcomb »

As usual with Vectric products there are at least 3 different ways to find a solution. I'm a fan of the tool Join/Close by Moving End Points

Mark Lindsay also has a good video on the topic.
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