how to layout multiple copies of the same pattern on one board?

[scoobie_6]

hi,i am trying to layout a bunch of small crosses on a single board (so i can cutout 12 or so at once) but it doesn't want to let me do it.
i.e. copy and paste.these are about 1 1/2 inches by 2 inches and i am putting them on a 1/4 oak board that is 7 1/2 by 14
wood cross test 2.mpc

[CW-HAL9000]

I have version 1.87 I am sure someone with 2.0 will look at it for you.

[SteveNelson46]

hi,i am trying to layout a bunch of small crosses on a single board (so i can cutout 12 or so at once) but it doesn't want to let me do it.
i.e. copy and paste.these are about 1 1/2 inches by 2 inches and i am putting them on a 1/4 oak board that is 7 1/2 by 14
wood cross test 2.mpc

I deleted everything except the pattern, outlined it and offset the path by .125" and made it a pierced carve region because they are so small. Then I made multiple copies. Because they are pierced carvings, be sure to add some manual tabs to each cross.

EDIT: I added the tabs for you. Also, These crosses are very small and very thin. They may not carve well.

[DianMayfield]

Hi Scoobie,

Put the two items in a group. Take the enters off of each element and use the center group button on the tool bar. Now copy the group and you can move them.

wood cross test 3.mpc

[SteveNelson46]

Here is a version using regular cutouts and the 1/16" cutting bit.

[scoobie_6]

cross3test.mpci am still having trouble (brain cramp) this is what i did and it carved very well, How ever i cant for the life of me remember how i did it, or how to put more than one on the board.

thank you very much for helping me on this i am very greatfull

[scoobie_6]

steve that is what i am trying to do ,but how do i change to 1/8 cutting bit because i do not have 1/16 but i have cut one out and it came out great just wanted to do more at a time thanks for all your help

[SteveNelson46]

steve that is what i am trying to do ,but how do i change to 1/8 cutting bit because i do not have 1/16 but i have cut one out and it came out great just wanted to do more at a time thanks for all your help

At the top of the Cutout Control dialogue box (Tools Menu, Cut Path) there is a drop-down menu that allows you to change the cutting bit.