Difference between revisions of "Preparing files for the Maslow with VCarve Pro"
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| − | Use these settings for the Maslow as a machine | + | ==Setting up the maslow as a machine== |
| − | [[File:Vcarve maslow settings.png|thumb]] | + | Use these settings for the Maslow as a machine. You need to do this so that tools setup for your machine are saved for the maslow, and not the ooznest. |
| − | Use these settings on the left hand side to setup the work area | + | [[File:Vcarve maslow settings.png|thumb|none]] |
| − | [[File:Maslow Job setup.png|thumb]] | + | |
| + | ==Sheet setup== | ||
| + | Use these settings on the left hand side to setup the work area. Choose your own sheet dimensions, sheet depth and material. We are using 9mm full sheet of MDF. There's no real reason not to use a full sheet. You must click OK before you can import. | ||
| + | [[File:Maslow Job setup.png|thumb|none]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Importing DWG/SVG etc== | ||
| + | Click the import option. If it is greyed out, it is because you have not clicked OK for the sheet material section. | ||
| + | [[File:Import vcarve maslow.png|thumb|none]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Occasional errors== | ||
| + | If you get this, ignore. | ||
| + | [[File:Occasional errors.png|thumb|none]] | ||
| + | once imported, it'll look something like this, but with your design. | ||
| + | [[File:5. Imported object.png|thumb|none]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Show Toolpaths== | ||
| + | Click "toolpaths" and select the "show toolpaths tab" | ||
| + | [[File:6 - toolpaths.png|thumb|none]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | and select profile toolpath | ||
| + | [[File:7 - toolpath.png|thumb]] | ||
Revision as of 13:26, 24 October 2022
Contents
Setting up the maslow as a machine
Use these settings for the Maslow as a machine. You need to do this so that tools setup for your machine are saved for the maslow, and not the ooznest.
Sheet setup
Use these settings on the left hand side to setup the work area. Choose your own sheet dimensions, sheet depth and material. We are using 9mm full sheet of MDF. There's no real reason not to use a full sheet. You must click OK before you can import.
Importing DWG/SVG etc
Click the import option. If it is greyed out, it is because you have not clicked OK for the sheet material section.
Occasional errors
If you get this, ignore.
once imported, it'll look something like this, but with your design.
Show Toolpaths
Click "toolpaths" and select the "show toolpaths tab"
and select profile toolpath
