Is there any way to offset lines or geometry in this program?
I've got an outline I want to offset to the inside so that it follows the outline cut perfectly. Is there a tool to do this, or am I going to have to manually do it?
Is there any way to offset lines or geometry in this program?
I've got an outline I want to offset to the inside so that it follows the outline cut perfectly. Is there a tool to do this, or am I going to have to manually do it?
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If it is a closed outline, you can assign a cutting bit and use inset. You can offset the bit either to the inside or outside.
There is also a feature of the 2d add-on called offset which creates an offset curve.
Ok. I'm not talking about flipping the cut path from one side of the line to the other.
I'm talking about being able to draw a line, then apply a tool that will actually offset another line a certain amount from the original line. It's a basic CAD function in many CAM softwares....
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Copy offset is in the Advanced 2D Vector Drawing Suite.
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That is Path Offset you want in the 2d Vector Drawing Add-On
http://www.carvewright.com/add-on-mo...ector-drawing/
I just used that feature today! Very handy, indeed (you do need to purchase the 2D Drawing Suite to access that feature, as well as many more).
In the meantime, for something as simple as insetting/offsetting the bit for a Cut Path, you can enter an Offset (it's labeled "Inset") value directly, in any version of Designer (a positive number moves the bit inward from the Cut Path...a negative number moves it outward from the Cut Path.)
Last edited by mtylerfl; 05-29-2015 at 04:12 PM. Reason: added screenshot of inset input box
Michael T
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Thanks! I guess I'll have to get that vector drawing suite...
Designer 1.187 Build 10870
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Pattern Editor
Centerline
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2D Vector Drawing Suite
STL Importer
3D Pattern Modeling Suite
Rotary Jig