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Unit 1 - Create a 2D Design
Unit 2 - Set up Toolpaths from a 2D Design
Unit 3 - Have a go at CNC Milling
Unit 4 - Create a 3D file for CNC Milling
Unit 5 - Import your Files for 3D Milling
1—Material settings
2—Import your 3D model
3—Create a vector boundary
4—Checkpoint!
Unit 6 - Set up Toolpaths for 3D Milling
Create a vector boundary
Learn to generate a vector boundary from a 3D model you’re imported into VCarve Pro.
Step 1
Switch from the 3D view to the 2D view of your workspace document.
Step 2
You will now get a greyscale 2D bitmap preview of your 3D model. Select the greyscale preview and go to Create Vector Boundary around Selected Component in the Modelling tab.
Step 3
Congratulations! You have now generated a vector outline that follows the outer contour of your 3D model. This vector will be used to create the final cut-out toolpath in Unit 6.