CC appears on the bar and bounces. I have to force quit because it is not responding. I do have a report but no-one asked for it. Where should I send it?
I’ll ping you on the old ticket. You can reply to that.
EDIT: Got it!
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I’ve got an easy one (well I think):
When importing a DXF file into CC which has spline elements, CC breaks each spline into 100 line segments. The parts I mill often have long splines that may measure as much as 10"-15", so the line segments created by CC become significant, especially around tight bends. The finished edge will appear to be faceted rather than a smooth curve as intended.
My solution has been to break up a single spline in multiple splines that are connected end to end. CC still converts each spline into 100 line segments, however now the individual line segments are shorter in length and thus the faceting is less noticeable.
Occasionally, when I’m exporting the design from my CAD system, I forget to break up the splines. I then import the DXF file into CC, create the toopaths, mill a part, and then afterwards realize that the faceting is apparent. This means that I have to go back and modify my original CAD data, import it into CC, reassign the toolpaths, and remake the part.
It would be nice if CC could recognize a spline as a smooth curve. If its necessary for CC to convert a spline into line segments, then it would be better if the length of each line segment was determined by a maximum length, rather than being 1/100th of the overall spline length. An even better solution would be if the segment length were to be determined by a maximum chord height value (similar to the way that a 3D CAD systems vary the size of triangles when you export an STL file).
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Just want to again thank @robgrz for taking the time to do all this research and not only listen but put many of the requests into play immediately. Totally a class company and even if the machine and I don’t always get along (lol) I’m proud to be associated with and support you guys. I recommend you guys to a lot of people just for the customer service alone. Now off to get me some 4.04.
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We have a new DXF parser that seems to be more relaible/generally compatible with a wide variety of DXF files. We hope to get it added in the near future and that should make it easier to fix this. The current DXF parser is “minimally acceptable” so we’re not putting anymore work into it at this point.
That’s how the output in CC works, but if the data comes in from the DXF parser at a reduced quality then there’s no way to fix it at that point. We’ll get better DXF parsing in the near future.
We appreciate the time that everyone has taken to give feedback here. I think 404 will be much better based on what everyone had to say on this thread.
UPDATE: We merged the new DXF parser into 404 today. Seems to better on the test files than the old one. There’s still work to do but it’s an improvement today. I think that’s about the final update for 404. We’ll hope to push everything to Unstable on Monday.
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Just posted 404 to:
https://carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/unstable/
@edwardrford should have some Pro videos to share next week but you can try it out now if you’d like. Again, thanks for all the suggestions and help.
[EDIT] And just like that, 405 is now up.
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For folks who are confused as I was:
Help->About->Enable Pro. Then restart.
to get the “Model” tab.
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Unless I’m missing something, 4.06 is missing the settings tab. Looks like the cog wheel icon is back there, just ever-so-visiable.
NEVERMIND: Just closed out and re-opened and it’s there. Strange.
When you enable or disable Pro, restart the app. There’s a layout problem we haven’t figured out yet.
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when you have a 2d design and do a 3d model to it…i wanted to scrap it all, so i did file, new…it removed everything 2d but carried the 3d model over to the ‘new’ file. bug or user error?
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No subscription for me either…and please keep it offline also because I work away from home and have time to design things while I am away and I don’t have internet in abundance where I work so it is cell data for me and would rather keep it offline as with carbide create is… thanks and am waiting for the pro version
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sorry if this isn’t as clear as it should be but, noticed a weird thing using unstable using 406. so created a quick smiley face, i made the first eye (just a circle) then made the tool path, just for the first eye only. everything good so far, go back to design and add the 2nd eye and nose using copy tool. try to add that to the first eye tool path made, and try to add the eye and nose an d mouth to that path and they don’t appear. haven’t tried to see if they cut or not 
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I would like to see project settings be adjustable and saved to a new default. Auto retract height, grid settings and stock thickness. Speeds and feeds need to be done in the same manner. Allow for bits to be customized and default settings changed. Auto fit to page would be nice when working with cutting many pieces out of same stock. It would also be nice if the file format could be changed so, that they could be shared easier without special programs and reformatting. When adding a node, make sure all editing functions are allowed. For example, add a node in to a line and you can not add a curves or can only add part of a curve. Very frustrating when trying to really dial your projects in!
Thanks,
Shawn
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It would be most useful to add a “Notes” capability to the C2d design tab.
Here you could write construction notes, reminders and so on. Really useful when sharing c2d files with others (e.g on Cutrocket) or just reminding you how to set up and re-cut a new spoilboard or whatever.
Even better would be to add the stock size and tools used to the Notes at the click of a button - save having to open every toolpath individually to remind oneself of what is needed - or needs changing.
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OK another thread asked a question about adding tools and this is not obvious to the new users.
First, I think you should be able to access the tool menu directly from the menu bar not by creating a toolpath then editing the settings to get to defining a new tool.
Secondly, as I stated in a previous comment, you should be able to import a tool library from a supplier in a file like F360 and Vectric software do.
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Also when selecting the tool from the dropdown menu - it should use the Description that was put in.
e,g, I have two entries :
:#18 - 0.125 in End
:#19 - 0.125 in End
So which of these is the straight cut and which is the spiral ? I can only find out by going to “Edit Library” and finding those tools and opening them to see. (and I will have probably forgotten 30 mins later - lol)
Also in the Tool Library, as well as a “Description” field there could be a “Notes” field for each tool which would help a lot - I can then write my preferred feeds and speeds for each material that I often use etc. If this was displayed on the Toolpath screen below the Tool dropdown (above the “Edit Library” then I could copy the Cutting Parameters, Speeds and Feeds etc into the the rest of the screen as desired for this particular job.
This is all about streamlining and helping the poor user get it “right first time” if that is indeed possible!
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Well, this is going to sound pretty out of left field, but, for the last 30 years that I’ve been using CAD, I’ve been wondering how long it’s going to take until we can draw and model on-screen as naturally as we draw with pencil on paper. Now, in the last decade, we’ve seen the industry slowly, steadily creep away from the Command Line Interface toward GUI’s & heads up controls for drawing, and though we’re still using the old typewriter keyboard and remote control fingertip to do it all, that’s because all this software is decades old. If one was starting anew, from scratch, today, they would have the ability to create a CAD/CAM package with a naturalistic, hands-on UI, via modern equipment like Surface & iPad machines.
There have been a few DIY attempts at 2d cad, and 3D viewers, and poor performing dumbterminal solutions, but as of yet, if you made a well done, capable, straightforward even basic CAD/CAM app to run locally on iOS, with a plan to grow it with features, & modules for simulation, machining, printing, file types, etc output, over time, you’d have no competition and clean up in universities, makerspaces and garages everywhere. The big guys, adesk, dassault, etc, who could afford to make this with a spare ad campaign budget, have a vested interest in not doing so. I think there is an opportunity to capture a generation trying to shift.
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It’s still evolving but uMake is pretty far along. Output needs to be extended but the 3D modeling design process is very close to the Sketchup experience.
RMW
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This will be fixed in 407
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