order of vector machining

[brian]

Im having a problem getting the vectors to cut in the order I select.
I always thought the program would cut the vectors in order they are selected.
Ive tried this several times and when previewed it cuts the first few in order then it becomes more random.
The vectors are very close together at some points so I need it to cut in order so there is solid uncut wood on the one side.
If it cuts randomly I wind up having the wood left with chatter marks

Brian

[Brady Watson]

I always thought the program would cut the vectors in order they are selected.


Not true. This is really only applicable when doing DXF conversion via SB3.

If you are running Pro, there is a toolpath order tool (along with bridges etc) in the toolpath tab. Select the toolpath and then select the icon that has a triangle, square and circle on it along with the numbers 1,2,3...Then order them any way you want.

-B

[brian]

Thanks for the reply Brady
I'm sorry for not being accurate enough in my question
This is all one tool path
If you look at the file attached (the orientation is 90deg to actual file)
you can see it is a series of single line vectors fairly close together.

Brian

[garyb]

Depends on your start points
alternate your start points then select order top to bottom or vise versa
would be the most efficient
Gary

[brian]

Thanks
I finally figured it out.
Must be getting old

Brian

[bleeth]

Me too Brian-it sucks