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The selected tool is too large
No matter the size of tool selected, I get this error message. I am trying to do an inlay when I do this with VCarve it works no issue and that is with the free trial. I am paying for Carveco Maker and very unhappy with the capabilities.
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Have you checked your vectors? (first let me preface this with a statement or two, I don't know what you are doing , where you got your vectors or anything that you have done). There could be a tweak in your vectors that would cause this. How many nodes are there in your vectors (everything I do I do it with as few as possible nodes, it promotes faster machine time and cleaner cut)? What bits are you using? There are certain bits that are better for inlays than others.
mike
The same thing happens to me (Inlay). If I'm using the same vector with the toolpath "Area clearance", no have problem.
Hi Christopher Bibber,
Unfortunately, there is no screenshot or image shown in your post. Therefore, please try capturing and sharing this again.
The results you describe are to be expected when the bit chosen to machine the vector artwork relating to a toolpath is too large. Without access to your Carveco Model file (.art), we cannot identify any potential issues with your vector artwork and it is impossible to check your toolpath settings. Please save and upload your Carveco Model file (.art) using the free WeTransfer service using their Get transfer link option, and then share the generated link when replying here.
Thanks for your time and cooperation.
Christopher
I am having that issue now. I am also very unimpressed with Carveco Maker.
Did you ever figure it out?
No. I never resolved the issue I was forced to use another program. I've used Carveco Maker for SVG creation and then using it in others such as Fusion 360
Do you have the Vector Doctor in "Maker"? Clear view of what you are doing helps, Did you import an image? Did you draw the vectors? Did you import an "stl" file? There are a billion questions that can be asked when you make a vague statement or question. (I am not there, I do not have a view of what you are doing). Without a clear view of what you are, have, and are doing I can only give a guess, then you are going to make a rude statement of the software.
To me the issue you are having stems from either a vector is crossing over another one or is too close to another one or two, I have been using ArtCAM (Carveco) since (oh crap, a long time) anyway I have run into that very issue, but you were not clear, nor did you seem to desire to be. Everyone want to be the expert (know it all) but few dare stick with it to find out solutions. If you ask for help PLEASE give a lot more info, You can not be successful without a few bumps, crashes or failures.
MY statement about the vectors (if you have the Vector Doctor use that it'll show you where the problem might be, you will not see some of them so you'll have to enlarge the area quit a bit.
Carveco Support even asked for you to send in your file, Did you? They even stated the need of a screenshot, in order for you to accomplish what you wish comply they are great people and they have never failed me in about 20 years so go for it ASK!!!! them.
Hi Michael Sherve,
Sadly, we did not receive any screenshots or files in relation to this topic.
Sorry, my software language is Italian and I don't speak English. My material setup is 100x150x20 mm. I posted a screenshot for error message, for toolpath setup for my bit /tool setup.
Hi Stefano Tacchella,
Please save and upload your Carveco Model file (Floral Woman V-Carving.art) using the free WeTransfer service using their Get transfer link option, and then share the generated link when replying in this topic.
Thanks for your time and cooperation.
https://we.tl/t-bpE8AohgZq
Hi Stefano Tacchella,
We've retrieved your shared Carveco - Floral Woman V-Carving.art file.
In your supplied set of screenshots from August 11th 2024, it showed that you were attempting to calculate two Female Inlay toolpaths and an Area Clearance toolpath, whereas in your supplied Carveco - Floral Woman V-Carving.art file you've only calculated a V-Bit Carving toolpath.
There are no issues with calculating the V-Bit Carving toolpath using the vector artwork in your shared Carveco - Floral Woman V-Carving.art file, as confirmed by the screenshot shown below:
Unfortunately, you have not shared your Tool Database file (.tdb) with us, so we do not have access to the Fresa conica P314.008.6D 0,4 mm tool which you've chosen to use when attempting to calculate the two Female Inlay toolpaths.
However, we can see from your screenshot of the Tool Database that the Fresa conica P314.008.6D 0,4 mm tool has a Diameter of 6mm. Using the Measure tool, we can clearly see that there are areas in your vector artwork where the Fresa conica P314.008.6D 0,4 mm tool is too large to fit between, as shown below:
Thanks for your time and consideration.
Can I upload the tool database?
Hi Stefano Tacchella,
You can retrieve your Tool Database file (tool_database_2022.11.30) from C:\Users\<Username>\Documents\Carveco\Tool Database\ on your computer (or C:\Users\<Username>\OneDrive\Documents\Carveco\Tool Database\ if you have OneDrive Sync enabled), where <Username> is the user name associated with your Windows user account.
Please upload your Carveco Model file (tool_database_2022.11.30.tdb) using the free WeTransfer service using their Get transfer link option, and then share the generated link when replying in this topic.
Thanks again for your time and cooperation.
https://we.tl/t-dQUlhLefLY
First of all, thank you for your responses and your time. Anyway, the bit "Fresa conica P314.008.6D 0,4 mm" has a diameter of 0,4 mm. It's a conical bit very small. But I think understand the problem: the problem is the distance between two vectors. If I change the vector or increase the distance between vectors, the problem is solved. Otherwise, I decrease the depth of pass (2 mm instead 3 mm...). However, it is really very difficult to make an inlay with complex designs. Above all, it's difficult to make the "male" and apply the toolpath "area clearance" around the male.
Hi Stefano Tacchella,
As previously explained, the Fresa conica P314.008.6D 0,4 mm tool has a Diameter of 6mm, as confirmed by the screenshot below:
Using the Measure tool, we can clearly see that there are areas in your vector artwork where the Fresa conica P314.008.6D 0,4 mm tool is too large to fit between, as shown below:
This explains why you encounter the sequence of two warning messages shown below (in both Italian and English) when calculating your Female Pocket toolpath:
You would need to use a tool with a Diameter smaller than the narrowest distance between your vector boundaries to successfully calculate the Female Pocket toolpath.
Thanks again for your time and consideration.
Thanks for you responses. I thought that 6 mm was the diameter of shank. However I made another mistake: the radius of my bit is not 0,4 mm but 0,8 mm. Sorry, my mistake...
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