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  1. #1
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    You're using the cut path tool, so it automatically adds tabs (you have it set to a minimum of 7 tabs, with 7 tabs per foot of the outline). It just doesn't show the tabs in designer, and there's no way to know exactly where they will be placed. If you want to add manual tabs, change the cut path to an assigned bit, and assign the 1/8" cutting bit (or whatever bt you desire) - then you can draw manual tabs exactly where you want them, and click the tab tool to adjust the depth/shape of the tabs.

    What issues are you running into with the text?
    - Ken
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    Quote Originally Posted by karossii View Post
    If you want to add manual tabs, change the cut path to an assigned bit, and assign the 1/8" cutting bit (or whatever bt you desire) - then you can draw manual tabs exactly where you want them, and click the tab tool to adjust the depth/shape of the tabs.
    Sorry to correct you karossii but the manual tabs only work if the piece is cut out as part of the carving process (as in pierced carvings). An assigned bit will cut out the manual tabs.

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    I have only done it a few times, so maybe I mistakenly did something else to make it work, but I know I have assigned a bit at full depth and then added tabs, in the past. (And that the tabs held...)

    I would definitely yield to your judgement, a sI rarely play with manual tabs. But somehow I had it work for me in the past.
    - Ken
    Later model "B" Machine with CarveTight and Rubber belt upgrades
    RNB Model "A" Dust Collection, Scanning Probe, Rotary Jig
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    Thank you!
    I am having issues with the text on the circle. I can not get it to center correctly, so when I did my test cut, it did not cut correctly. I am not sure if the text size was too small or if the setting were out of whack. Thanks for your advice and assistance.
    Dev

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