Closing vectors

[TerryP (Terry Proos)]

tote.c2d (76 KB)

I’ve read about closing vectors but can seem to figure it out. I need to close the diagonal vectors to run a vcarve toolpath. Can I get an explanation on how this happens?

Thanks in advance

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

Given the file:

Select and then use the Trim Vectors command:

Click on what is not wanted:

and if need be, zoom in:

and clean up, arriving at:

OK

OK

Zoom to fit:

and use “Join Vectors”

Yes

if need be repeat

Yes

Attached as a v7 file.

tote_v7.c2d (68 KB)

[TerryP (Terry Proos)]

Will

I need to leave the stock square at the bottom since I’ll be making dovetails. The diagonals were going to be etched about .020 with a v vit

[Ed.E (Ed)]

If the open vector lines are just decorative just assign a No Offset contour tool path .020" deep with a v-bit.

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

In that case, use the original file, leave the vectors open, and just assign a No Offset Contour Toolpath:

Note that there are two extra bits of geometry off to the side:

which should be deleted.