Measuring Minimum Distance Between Vectors

[SovekDesigns]

Does anyone know how to measure the minimum distance between two curved vectors (without trying to guess what the closest point are)? I am trying to inlay a flower with many petals and want to make sure there is at least a minimum distance between these ptals to allow for the bit to get in between.

Thanks

[highpockets]

Create a Offset vector around each petal half the diameter of the bit to be used, group the petal and offset vector for each petal. When you move the petals use the offset vector. Make sure Smart Snap is on.

[SovekDesigns]

Now... Why didn't I think of that !

Thanks for the tip...

[Adrian]

For a complex job without isolated sections that can be offset and moved I do a two step process. The first is to generate the toolpath and use the solid preview option to see where the tool won't fit. Next I create a circle vector the size of the bit plus a fraction and use that as a guide to tweak vectors in the tight areas using node editing.