Laser 3D - Z movements

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SteveT
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Laser 3D - Z movements

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I have a Onefinity with a JTech 7W Laser.
I've used the laser to etch on a single plane, with Z fixed.
I'm now trying to laser etch on a 3D surface. All looks good in the simulation in VCarve Pro, with the 3D movement of the laser showing up properly.
However, when I save the file and load it to my Onefinity, the movement of the Z axis disappears, so all of the laser etching is on a single plane.

Has anyone had this and know what to do?

Thanks

Steve

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Tex_Lawrence
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Re: Laser 3D - Z movements

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Try this link on the "no Z" post processor: viewtopic.php?p=275782#p275782

What you're asking for is done in the post processor.
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