Hey guys, sorry if this has been covered. I tried searching and watched a few different tutorials, but am having trouble getting some simple text to conform to a 3d shape. A 24" ruler I made as a prototype for a different project. Whenever I generate the toolpath it assumes the z top to start rather than conforming to the milled portion.
What am I missing?
(probably) a simple problem with project toolpath to 3d shape
(probably) a simple problem with project toolpath to 3d shape
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- Adrian
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Re: (probably) a simple problem with project toolpath to 3d shape
Project Toolpath onto 3D model works with 3D models only. A moulding toolpath is not a 3D model.
You would need to create a 3D model of the ruler (with external software as you have VCarve rather than Aspire) and use that.
Alternatively you could make a jig to hold the completed ruler so the portion you want to engrave is horizontal rather than at an angle.
I expect there will be lots of other ideas on how to do this as there is generally multiple ways to do every job with VCarve.
You would need to create a 3D model of the ruler (with external software as you have VCarve rather than Aspire) and use that.
Alternatively you could make a jig to hold the completed ruler so the portion you want to engrave is horizontal rather than at an angle.
I expect there will be lots of other ideas on how to do this as there is generally multiple ways to do every job with VCarve.
Re: (probably) a simple problem with project toolpath to 3d shape
I see, ok thanks. In aspire is there a way to "convert" a molding toolpath to a 3d model I could then project the text onto? I'll upgrade if that makes it easier. I'm only familiar with sketchup
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Re: (probably) a simple problem with project toolpath to 3d shape
In Aspire you can make a 3D model directly in various ways with a shape like that (a sweep would be easiest) and you can even create a model directly from a toolpath preview.
You can download the trial and see what you can do before having to part with any cash.
You can download the trial and see what you can do before having to part with any cash.
Re: (probably) a simple problem with project toolpath to 3d shape
Thanks for the quick replies! Thats awesome! I imported a simple stl from sketchup just to see how it works, and it did exactly as you said. I'll do some research into aspire. Loving vcarve pro in general, and I appreciate this forum.
Jon
Jon