I have a very detailed piece and want to add Tabs to specific areas so they do not fall out and become damaged. When I select all and combine the image the entire image disappears. I have never seen a fill or outline option while using easel ever. I do not want to use tape or glue, I paid for this program so I need it to work correctly. I am not sure how to proceed.
Please help!?!
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Using the tape method allow you to secure the entire piece, eliminating the need for tabs. It will decrease carve time as well as no time will be spent retracting/plunging for the tabs.
Another method may be to carve almost all the way through, then flip the piece and do a skim cut on the rear to free the design.
What program did you use to design that? Join the vectors there.
“Combine” can have different meanings. In Easel, it is a boolean add. It is working as expected.
I run parts on 1/2" MDF I do not use tabs the saw dust will keep it stable. My dust collector does not pull the dust out of the cuts holding the pieces in place.
When I do monograms out of PVC in the real small areas I use the shapes or the drawing tool and draw in what I want to fill and let the CNC clear out the pocket. So you can do what you are asking it is just a manual process.
