Contour with 3D Z?

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

If you have a 2D overview geometry aligned with the 3D model along X and Y, you can subtract it from the design, then disable that layer when cutting the 3D model, then enable and use only that geometry for a 3D Finishing toolpath.

Please see:

Terrain Relief Model - Drawing Paths

I thought that we had discussed this previously. Anyway, wouldn’t it work in Carbide Create Pro to: import the 3D model: [image] Draw the path as an outline which is ~10% wider than a small/narrow endmill: [image] Subtract that from the model as a shallow path: [image] [image] Then, cut things as normal: [image] [image] [image] which all previews as: [image] Then, select the geometry: [image] and assign a 3D toolpath to it: [image] and one gets a toolpath which foll…