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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 | ||