Re: Replace a model in VCarve

Post by **giametti** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:01 am

Is it possible to replace an imported model in VCarve? I'm tired of starting a new file and redoing all the toolpaths and set up after I adjust the model in CAD. It's taken many iterations of the model to get it right. I recall that I could delete a model when working one sided, but this is a two sided model. I delete the model on each 2D side, and also delete the model in the modeling tab, but I still get the message that VCarve only allows 1 model at a time.

Post by **Adrian** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:12 am

Working ok for me. Are you sure you deleted absolutely everything on both sides? I just deleted everything via the modelling tab only for both sides.

Post by **ohiolyons** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:22 pm

You ave to delete the limit plane too.

Post by **giametti** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 1:38 pm

Deleting the limit planes did it. This should make tweaking the model much easier.
Jim

Post by **sharkcutup** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 1:48 pm

by giametti --- Is it possible to replace an imported model in VCarve?

You can re-import a model (see image attached) and try different settings to get the model imported the way you want it.
RightClick on Model Name/Title in Modeling Tab -- Select Re-Import.

Just a Thought!!!

Sharkcutup

Post by **scotttarnor** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:28 pm

I found something interesting about Re import last week, if you manipulate the model too much the Re import option goes away.

Re-Importing
Once a 3D Model has been imported then provided it has not been changed significantly it is possible to re-import the model to adjust the size, position, and slicing plane of the imported model. To re-import right click one of the components for the imported model in the component tree and select reimport.

Post by **sharkcutup** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:53 pm

Thank You Scott!!!

I have not ever had that happen to me but then again I have not had to re-Import all that much either. It is good to know and it does make sense because anytime you manipulate the model to much it could very well loose its parameters/details.

Sharkcutup