Once the file becomes a Component it will have the same name as the original STL file. have a front, back, etc.), this means that when this type of file is opened that it must first be sized and oriented before a Component can be created (Aspire only represents base-relief so cannot work with a completely 3D object). These models can be completely 3 dimensional (i.e. STL files can be exported from many 3D design software programs such as Rhino. This is a standard format for complex 3D models, based on a triangular mesh. This will be imported at the size and position the part was saved in the original file. V3M is a proprietary file format developed by Vectric for Vector Art 3D and Design and Make.įiles in this format can be purchased from and and when imported into Aspire will create a new Component with the same name as the file. If you select a 3rd party 3D model format, the Orientate Model form will open (see below) to allow you to manipulate the 3D model before it is converted into a Component.

I learned this by dissecting other 3D projects from the Vectric free monthly projects.This command opens the File Open dialog window, allowing existing Aspire files (CRV3D extension) and importable 3rd party 3D files to be selected and opened. Be sure to select 'Project Toolpath onto 3D Model' at the bottom of the toolpath menu. I hope this doesn't make things more confusing.įor the letters, just use a V bit 60 deg and Vcarve toolpath. 25' depth everything inside that outside boarder vector.

This will tell the program to carve (both rough and finish) to a. Then do a rough and finish 3D toolpath, select all of the models INCLUDING the border outside vector and at the Machine Limit Boundary, select the Selected Vectors option. Be sure there are no errors and I usually set the Gap Above Model to something like.

Of course then go into your material setup and check your settings. Additionally, when in the Modeling, re-select the border model and create a vector boundary. For example, if the border model is separate, go into the modeling and highlight the border, then hit the change properties of the model and set the Shape Height to something like. The way I would attack that is to first establish a common shape height for each model.

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