How to stop app from cutting away all zero plane?

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KRB
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How to stop app from cutting away all zero plane?

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Not sure if I can explain this properly. I have recently purchased PVC and Vcarve Desktop v10 upgrade, and I can't get a decent cut with either. I setup everything and the preview looks perfect. Black and white pic, and the lighter parts show Z =o.oooo, darker parts show the depth chosen for cut. When I run the CNC I rarely get any parts of the carving at the zero plane. All the cuts end up below it, and is barely recognizable compared to the original. I have tried just about every setting recommendation in the forum and a variety of bits, but every cut is too deep.

Any ideas what is wrong?

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Re: How to stop app from cutting away all zero plane?

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Can you upload or share the CRV file, and show us a photo of the end result?

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KRB
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Re: How to stop app from cutting away all zero plane?

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Preview and carving pics
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Preview from Vcarve Desktop V10
Preview from Vcarve Desktop V10
Carving attempt
Carving attempt

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Re: How to stop app from cutting away all zero plane?

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Figured it out. Thanks for the help.

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