Using the Curve line function/Pocket toolpath

Greetings. I am using CC to create a project. I have made two curved lines that start and end at the same point but with a different arc. Think something like an eyebrow. When I select the two lines in Toolpath, I set up my cut depth and speeds and tool, etc. When I OK the setup, the box reads “No Toolpath” and the simulation is blank.
Any way to pocket out the interior of two curved lines?
Hope this makes sense

Newby Bill

Hi @Superlucky

Welcome to the forum!

If you created the two arcs independently, chances are they are seen as two individual vectors:
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Select both, and use the “join vectors” icon:

They should now be a single shape, and show up in black instead of purple,

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and you should then be able to create your toolpath

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If @Julien doesn’t have it, the problem may be that the curve is too small to admit the endmill you are using — try a V carving instead.

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That was quick! Thanks to both of you.
Yes, the shapes are narrow, but I had been using a 1/16th bit. I do think the “join vectors” is the answer

Thanks

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I just tried it and that did the trick

This Forum is great!

Bill

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