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10-17-2023 Q&A: Troubleshooting Flash Drives, Layer Management, Text Depths, and More!

q&a meetup replays Oct 17, 2023

This Q&A Meetup covered a wide array of Vectric software topics, from troubleshooting flash drive file issues to advanced techniques like managing layers, adjusting text depths, and setting up 3D files for specific projects like engagement rings. Participants also learned about identifying rotary jobs from files, connecting devices to Vectric, and intricacies of displaying dimensions in various formats. Additionally, discussions on parametric changes and document variables offered insights into customizing and optimizing CNC projects. A must-watch for users aiming to enhance their Vectric skills and project outcomes.

Questions Answered in this Q&A:

  • 00:01:08 - Having trouble with a flash drive I have files saved too.
  • 00:03:43 - Is there a way to move a layer up or down within the layer list?
  • 00:05:27 - Different depths in the lettering of text.
  • 00:12:37 - I have two files from the same original, but their thicknesses differ.
  • 00:28:33 - If I were to buy a file off of Etsy, how would I know if it's a rotary job or not?
  • 00:30:01 - How to connect a tablet to Vectric?
  • 00:30:53 - Can you display dimensions as fractions?
  • 00:31:26 - Can you display dimensions as decimal and fractions?
  • 00:31:35 - Can custom text display both the dimension value and the custom text?
  • 00:32:59 - Can dimensions change para-metrically with the item?
  • 00:33:41 - Can the dimension label be re-positioned after moving it along the line with the shift key?
  • 00:37:10 - Is there a way to display label the dimension of an object?
  • 00:38:11 - Parametric formulas and document variables.
  • 00:45:59 - Need help with the best way to set up a 3D file of an engagement pop ring. 

Keywords:

flash drive issues, layer management, text depth variation, file scaling, rotary job identification, connecting tablet to Vectric, dimension display in fractions and decimals, custom text with dimensions, parametric dimension changes, document variables, 3D engagement ring setup, Vectric software troubleshooting, CNC project setup, toolpath optimization.

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