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using a .svg to create a toolpath to carve a 3d version in wood
I have a .svg file and I understand if I convert it to a .stl file I can work out a toolpath. There is also an option to import a vector file. I also noted that there is a youtube video that you can create toolpaths from vector files but its either vague or assumes too much as my knowledge of maker is low. Is there a way to import a .svg file and create roughing and finishing toolpaths and then generate a g-code that is faster than importing the svg into easel and it taking 115 hours to carve? I would attach the .svg file but I see no option
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Hi Joe Loyzaga,
You cannot convert an SVG file into an STL file.
You can import 2D vector artwork saved in SVG format into an open model within Carveco Maker. Please watch the following demonstration video available from our Carveco Training portal: Importing Vectors
You can also import a 3D model saved in STL format into an open model within Carveco Maker. Please watch the following demonstration video available from our Carveco Training portal: Importing 3D Models
You can export a 3D relief as a triangle model in STL format. Please watch the following demonstration video available from our Carveco Training portal: Creating and Exporting a Triangle Mesh
Since an imported SVG file can only be 2D vector artwork, you would always need to create a 2D toolpath to machine your design (for example, Profile, V-Bit Carving or Area Clearance); you would not create a Machine Relief toolpath, as this is intended for machining 3D reliefs only.
Thanks for your time and consideration.
I can access the dxf of it. seeing as it was created with corel Draw I need to work out how to get a .sti file to import. If there was a way to get a toolpath from a file what would you suggest. I only know how to do it this way http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW98hznVon8://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW98hznVon8
Hi Joe Loyzaga,
The QueenBee.stl file featured in your shared CNC Tech-tip A beginners guide to 3D carves demonstration video is a 3D model, and this particular 3D model would not have been created in Carveco Maker.
If you can access a DXF file, you would need to be certain that this is a 3D model rather than 2D vector artwork; it could be either of the two. Please refer to the Product Comparison page on our company website for a full list of supported triangle and surface model files: https://carv.eco/comparison
An STL file is a 3D model, and the process for importing a 3D model is shown in the following demonstration video available from our Carveco Training portal: Importing 3D Models
Thanks once again for your time and consideration.
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