To cut a "v" shape using cardide create

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made a “v” shape about 3 x 3 inchs imported the file into C.C.
BUT C.C. makes a loop . ( closes the V at the top .
any two lines like that C.C. makes it a closed loop and cuts that way
yes i used no off set . so// how do you cut a simple “V” x deep ???

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Upload the carbide create file and we’ll go from there.

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WHAT ? i have the CC file i use it a lot to cut balsa wood
inside and out side cuts and so on , it cuts one line fine
but something like a v no
i am missing some thing.

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Yes, you are missing something. In order to find out what that is, why don’t you upload the carbide create file that isn’t working and we’ll go from there.

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You can either create an SVG or DXF which will import and use Toolpath | Contour | No offset, or you can expand the stroke to create a closed path and cut that as a pocket.

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how do i do that ? upload the CC program? upload to where?

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When you’re typing a message or reply … above where you’re typing is a row of icons. The seventh over from the left is for making an upload that will be part of your message. The upload could be a picture or file.

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Upload the Carbide Create file (the one you save the design to), not the program. You can click on the upload button here in the forum and upload it.

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here is the file cc file test.egc (480 Bytes)

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A .egc file is an encrypted G-Code file, which it is difficult to debug — it’s also not made by the current version of Carbide Create, so you should update.

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The .egc file is the gcode file to send to the machine. If you also save your design file it will have a .c2d extension. That’s the one you can go back to and make changes and the one that’s being asked for here.

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26800×486 14.4 KB

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That was an old limitation which was addressed a while back — please update to build 310.

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I’ve updated to the latest version of CC but donc must be using an older version if he’s still saving .egc files.

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Okay, in that case, it must be a new bug — please post the .c2d file, any SVG or DXF input files, and instructions on replicating it to support@carbide3d.com and we’ll try to have a developer look at it.

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did it problem all works now build 310 fixed it

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