V21 help with toolpath creation on 3d surface.

[just jason]

I have created a round 3D surface and when I try to use the "Generate Toolpath" in the "Solids" menu it starts the toolpath at x2.088 y0 instead of x0 y0. I have used these functions before and it worked as it should (x0 y0) and I cannot figure out what is different. Please help if you can. Thanks in advance!!!

[moldmker]

OK..obviously spam ^^^^

Try this:

[just jason]

Thank you for the reply moldmkr! I knew I was forgetting to mention something. I am trying to use the "Spiral Tool Path" function. How do I do a screen capture and post pics? I am pretty much computer illiterate and have no formal cad training at all!

[moldmker]

Assuming you're using an inside out spiral, I would have to guess that either your geometry isn't centered about your 0,0 or your geometry is hollow and is starting where it can. (both of these are pretty lame guesses, I would think you would've already figured either of those out)

You can post your file by right clicking on it and sending to a compressed folder, which can then be uploaded here via the paper clip icon.

Lately, I've been using TechSmith | Jing, instant screenshots and screencasts, home to make captures and uploading the .png files.