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start and end end point

Discussion in 'General Talk Forum' started by scott geisler, Jan 15, 2016.

  1. scott geisler

    scott geisler New Member

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    Is there a way to adjust where it starts and exits on a part
     
  2. swarfer

    swarfer Moderator Staff Member

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    yes, you can do it indirectly.
    the cut optimizer finds the closest point to the next objcct to start on, so the trick is to either use groups and group ordering to control where the end point of the previous cut is, or add very shallow cuts in the waste area that force the start point to be found where you want it.

    so, you can put a plunge hole set to 1% deep next to the corner you want to start at, then group the hole and the cut together. the hole will be cut first (because it is its own group), then the shape will be cut, starting on the line end that is closest to the hole.
     
  3. TigerPilot

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    Great tip, swarfer, didn't know that. :good:
     

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