I’ve made a design of a ships helm. Ultimately I want to be able to import my high quality STL into the software for my CNC machine. But I’m stuck!
My complete design is done. However, I need to deconstruct it in Shapr3D in order to have the component parts to upload into my CNC software.
I need to deconstruct it in a way the maintains the proper fittings where the future wood parts will be glued and nailed/screwed.
At first, I thought the “subtract tool” would be perfect for this as it would leave the exact holes in the project for the parts to fit into. The problem is it deletes the parts (at least it appears to). I still need the parts. Is there a way to use the subtract tool and “paste” the parts back on the screen after they have been “subtracted” from the larger part?
This is my first ever post, so if you need more information please let me know.
The workaround for this is to create a copy of the objects you are subtracting with, and hide those objects / groups. Do the subtract and unhide the previously copied object.
I understand your instructions. Ideally this wouldn’t be necessary but hopefully the option to retain the removed object will be made available in the future for us wood workers.
By the way, I sent you the wrong link however your explanation still holds true. Please see the attached. I want to remove the handles and leave their tracks in the center hub and ring.
There is another weird problem when I try to “subtract”. The right side of the wheel on the right is removing more than I think it should. The left side of the right wheel is correct…
We would really appreciate it if you could do the subtract from the inner circle and outer ring and post it. I’m looking forward to getting this to the carving software.