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    Default Cut order of objects

    Before sending a job, are you able to tell VCP
    what the cutting order is in a given object(s)? See Pic
    or does it decide what to do.

    I work with Enroute 3/5 so Im use to that setup.
    The ordering they have is Rows / Columns / in~out / out~in / Manual
    I cannot do the trial because of XP and issues. Wont install even w/ SP3.

    Also when it is doing a pocket job, does it work its way through
    an area mid-way and then go to another area and so on like it's forgetting
    something and then finally finishes the job? Trying to avoid the
    almost 10x cost for Enroute.

    Sorry for the dopey Q, it's just one of those quirks when something
    is routing/engraving and the machine does its own thing unexpected.

    I'll try the VCP trial when I get to work but wont be till next week.

    Thanks
    Ronnie

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    Default Re: Cut order of objects

    The simple answer, that there is no simple answer.
    You really need to play with the demo and see if it will do what you need.
    The ordering they have is Rows / Columns / in~out / out~in / Manual
    You do not get these options in V Carve Pro. The only option you get is the order that you select the vectors.

    I did a quick test to match your sample. The one on the left were all selected together. The one on the right were selected in order to match your sample.


    Also when it is doing a pocket job, does it work its way through
    an area mid-way and then go to another area and so on like it's forgetting
    something and then finally finishes the job?
    You'll probably find that this will depend on exactly what you are doing. If you are doing pockets with multiple areas, the best way might be to do them individually, rather than in one operation containing multiple pockets.

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    Hmmm... I thought I sent in a reply. Didnt go thru

    Anyways.. Thanks Gerry for clearing that up.

    I managed a Trial of VCP, now a few Q's if you or someone else may answer if poss.

    Not crazy for overall use of it, but again it's not Enroute.

    Would I be able to send "selected" layers separately? Say 3 files
    Like: 01_holes.crv 02_pocket.crv 03_cutout.crv

    Or is this one file?

    Sucks... I wont be getting my machine for a while so I dont know
    what to expect in the meantime.

    Thanks all



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    Default Re: Cut order of objects

    I don't understand the question?
    Do you mean can you output separate g-code files?
    If so, you can select individual toolpaths and export them in any combination?
    If you're asking something else, can you clarify?

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    Default Re: Cut order of objects

    OK, well V-Carve isnt for me and I'll go the Enroute route.

    I can select any given toolpathed object and setup for output individually.
    It seems that the ToolPaths in VC are locked and send as a whole.
    Whereas I can go back into Enroute toolpath and change the depth to say
    on one object or add a Width cut to them. Everything is its own.

    So now I can use Enroute on multiple puters, im good. End of story and thanks for your help Ger21

    Quote Originally Posted by ger21 View Post
    I don't understand the question?
    Do you mean can you output separate g-code files?
    If so, you can select individual toolpaths and export them in any combination?
    If you're asking something else, can you clarify?




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