Machine Relief panel — Area to Machine

Machine Relief panel — Area to Machine

Machine Relief panel — Area to Machine

In the Area to Machine area, select an option in the list to determine how the toolpath is applied to the composite relief:

  • Whole Relief — Apply the toolpath to the whole model area.
  • Automatic Boundary — Calculate a boundary vector using the selected cutting tool's geometry.
    • Inside Vector — Select to machine the relief inside of the calculated boundary vector.
    • Outside Vector — Select to machine the relief outside of the calculated boundary vector.
    • Offset — Enter the offset distance that you want to apply to the boundary vector.
    • Preview — Click to preview the automatic boundary. You cannot preview the boundary until you have selected your cutting tools.
  • Selected Vectors — Apply the toolpath to an area of the composite relief as defined by a selected vector.
    • Inside Vector — Select to machine the relief inside of the selected vector.
    • Outside Vector — Select to machine the relief outside of the selected vector.
  • If you want to machine all artwork on a specific vector layer, select the name of the vector layer. All vector layers in the model are listed.
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