1-10-2023 Q&A: Model Creation Challenges, Rounding Corners, Resizing Models, Adding Dot Tool in Vectric, Scaling Models, Extracting 2D from 3D, and More!

Our January 10 Q&A Meetup brimmed with insightful discussions on Vectric Aspire and CNC techniques. We tackled how to craft intricate river tables, finesse toolpaths for unique designs, and leverage the power of molding toolpaths. Participants discovered efficient ways to create application icons for Stream Deck, locate resources for 2D and 3D vectors, and expertly resize models while preserving detail. We also delved into importing STL files, optimizing the tool database, and even tips for drilling with spiral ramps. From streamlining workflows to enhancing project creativity with specialized bits and exploring the possibilities of 3D projects on limited axis machines, this session was a deep dive into maximizing the capabilities of Vectric software and CNC machines. Whether looking to refine skills or solve specific challenges, attendees left with valuable knowledge and new techniques to apply to their projects.

Questions Answered in this Q&A:

• 00:01:42 – I've tried making similar and Aspire not find it easy way to do it. Can you show how to do this? 
• 00:11:28 - Rounding corners on a rectangle.
• 00:16:58 - Also show how this is made. I guess its alot of fulteing if im right.
• 00:18:56 - Doing a molding tool path.
• 00:22:51 - I'm exploring creating other application icons on the stream deck.. Is there a better way to do them instead of one icon at a time?
• 00:28:31 - Any members know a best resource for 2D and 3D program vectors?
• 00:29:27 - I need to resize three file purchased. It is in a picture frame, need to resize to fit the photo, but when I try to resize along the horizontal plane, the vertical slides become thinner and the top and the bottom side stay thick. Is there a way to resize or distort a model and then keep the detail and have each side remain proper thickness?
• 00:34:48 - Are the recordings of these events posted somewhere?
• 00:35:11 - Can you go over loading an STL into Aspire?
• 00:39:29 - Is there a way to get rid of thumbnails of people attending?
• 00:40:34 - How would I make molding? Like I made a router table, for example, Roman OG or something.
• 00:48:23 - Does anyone prefer to use spiral ramp to drill holes?
• 01:06:30 - Can you review how to import and add a dot tool file in Vectric, as example a man of tool?
• 01:22:32 - Could you also use a up cut down cut bit?
• 01:23:39 - I'm trying to find a way to make the curve.
• 01:24:05 - Could you talk about cleaning up the tool database?
• 01:32:32 - Scale this model down while keeping the detail.
• 01:40:17 - Can I extract a 2D from a 3d?
• 01:42:18 - How does number pad work on Stream Deck Excel? Where would the answers show?
• 01:49:34 - Will I have to get a five or six or seven access machine to make a true 3D run a 3D project?
• 01:52:52 - How do you get Aspire 11.5?

Keywords:

creating river tables in aspire, rounding corners, fulteing toolpaths, molding toolpaths, stream deck application icons, finding 2D and 3D vectors, resizing models, accessing event recordings, importing STL files, removing participant thumbnails, making moldings, drilling with spiral ramps, importing dot tool files, using up cut down cut bits, managing curves, cleaning the tool database, scaling models, extracting 2D from 3D, stream deck for Excel, creating 3D projects with limited axis machines, updating to Aspire 11.5