Conforming Vectors Test

[Kenm810]

I wanted to see for myself if the Centerline Text and Conforming Vector Lines
would Work in my Old Dished Ovals for Projects --- Answer Yep, no problems.
This was done with my Home Pc running XP Pro

[rcdages]

Ken,

Looking good.

I like do you?

[Kenm810]

Looks Pretty Good So Far

[Digitalwoodshop]

I wanted to see what the above project would do in 1.171....

The Contour Text is not seen unless you select it....

AL

[Kenm810]

Thanks Al,

That's exactly what I thought it would look like,
Ya save me from having to set up my older Designer Versions
on my Lap top to look at it.

[brdad]

One thing I see the conform will not do is conform to vectors. Often if I have a flat carve region I do so with vectors and the 3/8 bit rather than the carving bit. Maybe that's in another version?

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[sk8nmike]

OK, I can see the value of this now. Thanks to those who uploaded photos

[RMarkey]

No, you cannot conform vectors to other vectors. Imagine if you had both vectors set to 'conform' - the software would go crazy!

Note that large changes in topography will cause vectors to carve in multiple passes - don't freak out... its doing the right thing.
Also note that an attempt to conform a vector to the full depth of a board may result in the chuck (QC or CT) touching the board. It's less likely to happen on the QC, but with the CT, its best to put a second 1/4" spacer on the bit before loading it into the CT. This is especially needed for the "short" bits like the V90 and V60.

Attached are some samples of early tests.
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It's a gear, imported as a DXF, double-sided, with a dome region, centerline conformed to the center.
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Testing centerline across multiple varying regions.

[Kenm810]

brdad, Metallus,

Thanks for the heads-up --- Not that I'd freak-out
It Might save me some Hand Wringing and Hair Pulling!

Ps. But than again, ----It could be be incorporated into some interesting carving projects, --Just an Idea to think about

[fwharris]

I got a late last minute request late Thursday night to do up some softball award plaques for a good friend for this coming Monday night. While trying to do the layout design with everything he wanted, I took advantage of the new conform feature and put the players numbers into the ball glove. Worked like a charm..

[Digitalwoodshop]

I have it now. I whipped up a few clocks to cut tomorrow. Need to change the Cut Motor Brushes first.... Had a fail to start... Tap with screwdriver.... started....

This is going to save me SO much time....

Will be cutting a new Tag product with the CW tomorrow... a $220.00 order..... Got a nibble for a 100 tag order too from the Philly Show.... $1500.00 nibble.... Sent a Quote... Wouldn't be possible without the CW...

AL

[wgrigsby]

How about a section in help on the conform button??

A training vid. would be nice also.

[Digitalwoodshop]

When you select the text that you want to conform you just click the box at the top of designer and it magically works... I have 2 conform text on the Maltese Cross's and cut 3 clocks last night.... The text is PERFECT !!!!!!!!!

On some VERY old projects I needed to delete the text and re type it.... ??? But it worked the second time.

AL

[CarverJerry]

Question, I can see the centerline text in the carve regions in the photos but when I open the file with designer there is no text there, is that because I don't have the new add on program yet?

CJ ..........think it's worth the money?

[Kenm810]

Hi Jerry,

Your right --- If you don't have conform set up in Designer --You won't be able to see it.
As for me, I think it's well worth it!

[Digitalwoodshop]

YES !!!! Such a time saver over the old work around.....

AL

[CarverJerry]

Thanks guys, think thats my next buy....

CJ