"Region" Question

[heyward43]

I'm using designer to design a fairly simple project but have a question about the region tool. If I draw a rectangle 1" x 2" in designer (depth whatever) is the resulting cut exactly 1" x 2" or is it 1 1/16" x 2 1/16". The graphics seem to draw it correctly in some cases and incorrectly in others. If you look at the project file (included) I started designing on the back of the board. The center rib should be 1/4" x ??". The rectangle is correct but the graphics look like it is 3/8". Compare to the next rib at 1/8" which looks correct. Any answers? Thanks

[hotpop]

I can't imagine what this thing is.

I looked at it from the end and I think your front cuts are cutting into your bottom cuts eliminating material from your bottom.

Maybe go through all your dimensions again.

[AskBud]

Heyward,
Check each one using the "White" boxes, it may be much easier.
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[AskBud]

Here is what Hotpop saw.
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[heyward43]

Whoops! I think I sent the wrong version. It is basically a step pyramid and should look like it from the end even though it's about 23 inches long. The region issue was causing me some drawing problems. I think I've figured out the "region" tool. Basically, the white line is the center of the cutting bit. Therefore the actual cut line will always be 1/2 of the cutting bit diameter outside the white line. Tell me if I'm wrong so I don't have to do it all over again for the fourth time. I'll send a file of the corrected version as soon as I finish it. Thanks to all.

[AskBud]

Whoops! I think I sent the wrong version. It is basically a step pyramid and should look like it from the end even though it's about 23 inches long. The region issue was causing me some drawing problems. I think I've figured out the "region" tool. Basically, the white line is the center of the cutting bit. Therefore the actual cut line will always be 1/2 of the cutting bit diameter outside the white line. Tell me if I'm wrong so I don't have to do it all over again for the fourth time. I'll send a file of the corrected version as soon as I finish it. Thanks to all.

A Carve Region is a "Closed" figure, and you have no choice of bits. It will be with the Raster. and should be the dimension you select. The only exception that I know of is the newer version(s), 1.150 in particular, give you the option of a feather being inside that dimension or outside if you wish.

A Vector cut, straight or curved is one that carves down the center of the line.

You can best see these effects when you display grid lines, as you can line up a particular figure and see it in relation to the grid.
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