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===Working with a 3D model===
===Working with a 3D model===


If you have an stl file and want to import it into VCarve you will need to do the following:
If you have an stl file and want to import it into VCarve you will need to do the following:</br>
1. Open a new file
1. Open a new file</br>
2. setup your material dimensions
2. setup your material dimensions</br>
3. import the STL file.  File -> import -> import component 3d model
3. import the STL file.  File -> import -> import component 3d model</br>
4. scale and center the model onto your material.
4. scale and center the model onto your material.</br>
5. Use the 3dModel tools to create the toolpaths.
5. Use the 3dModel tools to create the toolpaths.</br>
 
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There is a video I followed that explains all of these steps.  
There is a video I followed that explains all of these steps. </br>
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X94lQ8_Um1Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X94lQ8_Um1Y

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