Selecting bits in software

[Carvingshark]

How is the tapered carving bit selected or added to the list of available bits?

How is this bit selected for a pattern (such as an image) that has been imported?

Under "select bit" i've got a bunch of bits listed there except the fine pointed one.


thanks

[Amonaug]

You don't have to select any bit for a carving. The 1/16" carving is automatically selected. Same for cut paths the 1/8" cutting bit is automatically selected.

You only select bits for paths, text and routing unless you want to try something special.

[Kenm810]

Carvingshark,

First off -- Welcome to the CW Forum

In most cases the Tapered Carving Bit is the Default Bit assigned by your machine for the graphic pattern you are carving,
Your machine will prompt you to load it at the carving, the other bit are specialty bits for cutting, edging, and the like.
Your Owners Manual describes what each is used for and how.

[Carvingshark]

OK that makes some sense - I see the machine prompts for bit loading.

We are just working through some small parts at the moment.

Thank you

[mtylerfl]

OK that makes some sense - I see the machine prompts for bit loading.

We are just working through some small parts at the moment.

Thank you


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