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Thread: Exact angle

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    Default Exact angle

    I need to carve a surface with and exact slope angle, in this case 7 deg.

    I do not see a way to do this. I am probably blind, my wife thinks so. What is the best way to create an exact angle?

    texasinmi

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    What is your software setup. Do you have 3D tools? If not explain exactly what you need and maybe the forum can help.

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    I have the base Carvewright software and what comes with the probe.

    I need to create something similar to a ramp that is at a 7 deg angle to the horizontal. I then need to mount something to the top of the ramp. I need 7 deg to make the overall geometry work.

    My best idea to date is to cut a piece of wood to the 7 deg angle and then use the probe to capture the change in the grayscale changes to match the angle. I am hoping I can do something just with the software, it should be easier if possible at all.

    Thanks,

    texasinmi

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    This is a job for extrude. Give the dimensions you want and I can make it and post the pattern.

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    The ramp needs to be 1.5" wide, 4.0" long, and the incline needs to start upward 1/4" from the base at a 5 deg angle, I rechecked my math to get the correct angle.

    What software pack is extrude part of?

    John

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    Advanced 3D Tools. Back in a minute.

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    Is this something like you need? You can edit the png in PE.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Ramp.png  
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    Is it possible to make a png, pmw, ptn with 3d tool?
    thanks so much!
    karl

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    Quote Originally Posted by gashawk View Post
    Is it possible to make a png, pmw, ptn with 3d tool?
    Anything that the 3D tools can make can be turned into a pattern (.ptn) that anyone can use. If you also have the PE, you can export it as a .png and then anyone can edit it as their own.

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    How do you get a mpc into PE?
    thanks so much!
    karl

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