Hello,
Maybe some of you more experienced users can clear this up for me...
I created a simple sign layout in Designer on the "virtual board" measuring 30" x 9.25". I also cut a "real" board to those same dimensions for my project. The actual design to be carved is about 22.5" long. I added the extra length to the "virtual board" so I could use the "keep under rollers" setting on the machine.
I loaded my board into the machine, it measured the board, etc., then I had two choices presented to me..."Scale to Length" or "Load New Board". Seems the machine thought my board dimensions were somehow incorrect for the "under rollers" option which had I selected.
I didn't want any scaling, and I didn't need a new board since the board was plenty long enough, so I aborted the project.
I went back to my computer and reduced the "virtual board" dimensions to 23.5" x 9.25". (Again, my "actual" board is 30" long - plenty of end space for the rollers.)
Went back to the machine and still had the same choices presented..."Scale to Length" or "Load New Board".
I guess I don't understand the relationship between the software's board dimensions and the actual board dimensions. I know that I need an extra 3.5" on each end to keep the project under the rollers, which I allowed for in the layout.
What is the proper procedure when setting the virtual board dimensions in the Designer software for the machine to recognize that my "real" board is adequately/properly sized? I have attached the .mpc file for the sign project I'm referring to.
Thanks for any advice.