designing a frame

[Milanth]

I am trying to make a picture frame. I d/l the pdf here that has all the instructions. When I make the vertical side it won't let me Select Suface on the side. I have started new several times. I tried doing the Select Surface on the side first then it won't let me use it on the top piece. I am at a loss here. HELP! if can pretty please

[AskBud]

I am trying to make a picture frame. I d/l the pdf here that has all the instructions. When I make the vertical side it won't let me Select Suface on the side. I have started new several times. I tried doing the Select Surface on the side first then it won't let me use it on the top piece. I am at a loss here. HELP! if can pretty please

Give us the URL of the PDf, so we know what you are trying to use.
AskBud

[Milanth]

Here is the url.

http://www.carvewright.com/2010CWweb...icks_Feb09.pdf

[AskBud]

Here is the url.

http://www.carvewright.com/2010CWweb...icks_Feb09.pdf

Now, attach your MPC.
AskBud

[Milanth]

I have a problem on my computer.. I can't access the folder. will have to make a call at 9 am then get back on here.. sorry...

[AskBud]

I have a problem on my computer.. I can't access the folder. will have to make a call at 9 am then get back on here.. sorry...

If you have not done attachments since July 9th, I have a lesson in my "Download" section on the revised method, which is now in place(dated 7/9/2010).
AskBud

[Milanth]

sorry it took all day but I finally have the folder fixed and moved so I can access it. I finally had to take it to the guy who built it! You know how computers can be. Here is the mpctest frame.mpc

[AskBud]

sorry it took all day but I finally have the folder fixed and moved so I can access it. I finally had to take it to the guy who built it! You know how computers can be. Here is the mpctest frame.mpc

Your problem, at present, is that the side is not a "Closed" figure. Therefore, you do not get the Carve Region option.
Highlight the side figure, and then click VIEW > TOGGLE NON_ENDPOINTS.
You will see the red dot where the two points do not quite touch. As soon as you slightly move the dot, it will GLOW. That means you have closed the figure. Then there will be no red dots. You may then apply the carve area.
AskBud

[Milanth]

Thanks! I sure thought I had it closed but I guess I didn't! I am sure glad we have the experts like you!

[ktjwilliams]

That same thing happened to me... I used a grid and then snap to grid and them it all worked... I'm new at this too and it was drivin me crazy.. LOL... I deleted all and started over doin the above,,, and it worked... Don't know for sure if that was what fixed it,, But it worked... Finally I was able to give an answer ( Maybe ) rather then askin questions.... Ya Hoo !!