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    so I run into this problem all the time have a 3d model and need to contour the out side of it so I throw a wire frame on it delete the solid model but then have to go around the hole thing clicking each line which is not bad on small parts but have a bow handle to make and has a ton of geometry is there a way to do it like the turn profile ?
    any help would be much appreciated

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    Default Re: can you generate a 2d contour from a 3d model in mastercam x9

    option 1 ... 2 choices
    There are two C-Hooks
    - Create Boundary
    - Silhouette Boundary

    Either is run which then allow you to select a surface or a solid ( or a solid face ), which then places wireframe geometry onto your selected construction depth

    Option 2
    ( not the best for items with angled sides )
    -use "Xform Project" to place lines onto your selected surfaces or solid faces ... this depends on your construction view



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    Default Re: can you generate a 2d contour from a 3d model in mastercam x9

    so this is the file I am working with I will try to c hooks thanks superman



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    Default Re: can you generate a 2d contour from a 3d model in mastercam x9

    Quote Originally Posted by redridertwo View Post
    so this is the file I am working with I will try to c hooks thanks superman
    superman
    you saved the day worked great thanks



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