I'm sure you've figured this out by now. For others, 2D toolpaths can be created directly from sketches. You don't need to extrude a 3d model.
I have created a sketch with the word Christmas. All I am trying to do is cut this word out using a 2D contour tool path but I CANNOT select the geometry. I can select the leading C but the rest of the text, which was all created at the same time, I cannot select. If I create Merry Christmas I can select the M and the erry and the C but not the hristmas.
See attached Paint (.png) file.
I don't get it.
The text is create as follows.
I create a new sketch.
I do a create text and set up the text.
I accept the text.
I do an explode text.
I trim out the extraneous lines.
I finish the sketch.
I select all the letters.
I do a press pull for .121 inches.
I go to manufacture and create a new setup.
I select the 2D contour and TRY to select all the contours but I can only select the C.
This has worked perfectly in the past and works now with the word Merry but not with Christmas.
Even if I leave off the C the rest of the word will not allow me to select it. All I get are a bunch of little segments instead of the entire outline.
I don't get it.
I attached the fusion file.
If anybody has a clue about this please help.
Thanks
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I'm sure you've figured this out by now. For others, 2D toolpaths can be created directly from sketches. You don't need to extrude a 3d model.
In the toolpath settings, under "Heights", depth of cut is "Bottom Height"
Gerry
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You can also use a negative number in Stock to Leave, Ger21's suggestion is preferred.