Excellent Tutorial. You have a way of explaining these things which is very clear and easy to understand. Much better than the usual Vectric tutorials. Thank you.
Mark, you are the best of the best! I have watched and enjoyed every single one of your wonderful videos! Thank you for taking the time to produce these works of art.
Thanks for this, Mark. I've had nothing but confusion and frustration while trying to join open vectors, and your explanation of how to do it is an enormous help. I went to a file that I currently have in progress (which I knew had some open vectors) and used this to identify and join them. Hearing your simplification of the process made it a lot more logical. Thanks!
Thank you, Jim! Sometimes it takes taking a step back to look at a situation from a different angle to make a difference. I was taught a long time ago that the way to troubleshoot a problem was to eliminate the impossible, break down the possible, then focus on the probable. It's learning what the probable is that takes the time - especially when you don't know where to start. So in this case, previewing the toolpath, then ungrouping everything, then looking for open vectors is the way to identify them and fix them.
I'm so frustrated- the issue I'm having is exactly as the one in this video- but I'm not able to join the vectors. I get the same error message in tool paths but with 237 open vectors with only 2 words totaling 15 letters (vcarve desktop)- i go back and select all the fonts- I select "ungroup" , then while all the fonts are still selected (all letters are pink), I select join vectors and the little box open up- BUT all the letters I selected are now black and the box says "open vectors = " closed "vectors = " there's no number there, and the "join" button is not active. If I drop down the menu and select "show all open vectors" the response is "no open vectors in design!" ugh! toolpath says there's open vectors, design command says there's no open vectors! UGH!!! I'm following your steps but getting different results. I need to take an angry walk and get some fresh air- really hating vcarve right now! :( UPDATE: i found the problem! not mentioned in the video- the issue was with my text field - I had "single line" selected instead of "true type"... I selected "rue type" and tool path was happy. :)
I talked about the difference in Single Line fonts and True Type fonts during one of my live streams, but it looks like I need to make a separate video on the subject. You aren't the first person who has had this problem. Glad you got it sorted out!
Hi, I have a vector based question. Is there any way to change multiple vectors size at once. To be clearer I'll give an example. I am cutting slots for shelves, but plywood sheet thickness may vary within 1 millimeter boundaries, so if I want a snug fit, I need to adjust my slot size (hight) depending on material I get. Maybe there is a way to adjust size of all slots (same vectors) at once in my worksheet, not clicking and adjusting them one by one? P.S. thank You for your videos, I guess am not the only one who learned a lot from You.
If you have Version 11 of the software, this can be done quite easily in the Set Selected Object Size form by selecting all of the slots, checking Scale Items Individually, then entering the size you wish the slots to be in the X and Y blanks in the form. If you don't have Version 11 (and I highly recommend upgrading to it) there is a way to do it. I did a video on it a while back - here's a link: th-cam.com/video/J8EybZHVy8E/w-d-xo.html
A clear and concise explanation once again. I have 1 question about the tolerance when joining the open vectors. Wouldn't it be wiser to select say .003 or .004 as the tolerance? That would equate to joining a wider gap in the currently un-joined vectors, would it not?
Check the number again, Steve - that's .0004 - It does make a difference. You can certainly adjust the tolerance if you need to, but be careful. It can lead to joining vectors you don't want to join, joining them in the wrong place, or joining them in a way you don't want them joined. I have a video in the works that will explain that a bit better. I just didn't want this one to go over a half hour.
@@MarkLindsayCNC just goes to show no matter what age you are (I'm 71) when explained correctly anyone can learn. You are the best. Look forward to your next video. Thanks Carl
Unfortunately the method you describe doesn't work 100% so there are cases when "Join vectors" leaves some vectors open anyway. There definitely is a bug in the software. If the developers aren't capable to come up with a more sophisticated algorithm they'd rather give a chance to a user to do that manually. But the didn't. What a shame!
I've never had a problem with it. Adjust the tolerance, and you can join any vectors. There is no bug - the software just doesn't try to anticipate what you want to join or what you don't want to join. Personally, I prefer to have control over what I'm doing, and not have software or apps try to do my thinking for me.
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Thank you. I learn something new every single time I see any of your videos
Thank you very much, Allen! I'm glad you found it useful!
Excellent Tutorial. You have a way of explaining these things which is very clear and easy to understand. Much better than the usual Vectric tutorials. Thank you.
Thank you very much! I do hope the videos help.
You helped a lot today!
Mark, you are the best of the best! I have watched and enjoyed every single one of your wonderful videos! Thank you for taking the time to produce these works of art.
Well, thank you for the kind words, Cam. I just hope folks are finding them useful. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this, Mark. I've had nothing but confusion and frustration while trying to join open vectors, and your explanation of how to do it is an enormous help. I went to a file that I currently have in progress (which I knew had some open vectors) and used this to identify and join them. Hearing your simplification of the process made it a lot more logical. Thanks!
Thank you, Jim! Sometimes it takes taking a step back to look at a situation from a different angle to make a difference.
I was taught a long time ago that the way to troubleshoot a problem was to eliminate the impossible, break down the possible, then focus on the probable. It's learning what the probable is that takes the time - especially when you don't know where to start.
So in this case, previewing the toolpath, then ungrouping everything, then looking for open vectors is the way to identify them and fix them.
I sorta stumbled across this just recently but you make it so simple to understand. As always thanks for all you do.
Thanks for checking it out! I hope it helps.
I'm so frustrated- the issue I'm having is exactly as the one in this video- but I'm not able to join the vectors. I get the same error message in tool paths but with 237 open vectors with only 2 words totaling 15 letters (vcarve desktop)- i go back and select all the fonts- I select "ungroup" , then while all the fonts are still selected (all letters are pink), I select join vectors and the little box open up- BUT all the letters I selected are now black and the box says "open vectors = " closed "vectors = " there's no number there, and the "join" button is not active. If I drop down the menu and select "show all open vectors" the response is "no open vectors in design!" ugh! toolpath says there's open vectors, design command says there's no open vectors! UGH!!! I'm following your steps but getting different results. I need to take an angry walk and get some fresh air- really hating vcarve right now! :( UPDATE: i found the problem! not mentioned in the video- the issue was with my text field - I had "single line" selected instead of "true type"... I selected "rue type" and tool path was happy. :)
I talked about the difference in Single Line fonts and True Type fonts during one of my live streams, but it looks like I need to make a separate video on the subject. You aren't the first person who has had this problem. Glad you got it sorted out!
@@MarkLindsayCNC
yes, thank you. 🙂 just curious, when would someone choose "single line"? 15 letters gave me 237 open vectors. 😬
Usually they're used for engraving with a diamond tipped drag bit. Generally very small text on metals, glass, or acrylics.
Very useful video that clear my doubts. Tank you very much, Mark
Thank you! I hope it helps!
@@MarkLindsayCNC sure. Regards
Thanks again Mark! Keep it up please.
Thank you so much mark,i really need this and you answer very completely !
Thank you, Mey!
Great explanation Mark
Thank you, Steve! I hope it helps!
Thanks for another great instructional video
Thank you for checking it out, Jon!
Hi, I have a vector based question. Is there any way to change multiple vectors size at once. To be clearer I'll give an example. I am cutting slots for shelves, but plywood sheet thickness may vary within 1 millimeter boundaries, so if I want a snug fit, I need to adjust my slot size (hight) depending on material I get. Maybe there is a way to adjust size of all slots (same vectors) at once in my worksheet, not clicking and adjusting them one by one?
P.S. thank You for your videos, I guess am not the only one who learned a lot from You.
If you have Version 11 of the software, this can be done quite easily in the Set Selected Object Size form by selecting all of the slots, checking Scale Items Individually, then entering the size you wish the slots to be in the X and Y blanks in the form. If you don't have Version 11 (and I highly recommend upgrading to it) there is a way to do it. I did a video on it a while back - here's a link: th-cam.com/video/J8EybZHVy8E/w-d-xo.html
@@MarkLindsayCNC Thank You, watched the video, it was helpful.
A clear and concise explanation once again. I have 1 question about the tolerance when joining the open vectors. Wouldn't it be wiser to select say .003 or .004 as the tolerance? That would equate to joining a wider gap in the currently un-joined vectors, would it not?
Check the number again, Steve - that's .0004 - It does make a difference. You can certainly adjust the tolerance if you need to, but be careful. It can lead to joining vectors you don't want to join, joining them in the wrong place, or joining them in a way you don't want them joined. I have a video in the works that will explain that a bit better. I just didn't want this one to go over a half hour.
Another great video.
Thank you, Murven! I hope it helps!
Ahhh had I only seen this video before burning my laptop! Thanks, this cleared up lots!
While I'm glad to hear it helped, I'm sorry to hear about the laptop. Thanks for checking it out!
Great videos !!
Thank you!
Another great video. Thanks
Thank you, Rick!
@@MarkLindsayCNC just goes to show no matter what age you are (I'm 71) when explained correctly
anyone can learn. You are the best. Look forward to your next video.
Thanks Carl
Thank you for the kind words, Carl. I'm 58, and I hope to never stop learning.
Well done sir!
Thank you, Sir!
Its very frustrating on the file i traced out from an image. What can i do?
Another great vdeo!
Thank you, Rob!
Ah Ha! finally a video where i didn't learn from you... LOL
Thanks Much Mark!
Okay, I'll have to double down next time. Thanks for watching anyway, Lyle!
nice
Thanks!
While learning this joining is painful
Unfortunately the method you describe doesn't work 100% so there are cases when "Join vectors" leaves some vectors open anyway. There definitely is a bug in the software. If the developers aren't capable to come up with a more sophisticated algorithm they'd rather give a chance to a user to do that manually. But the didn't. What a shame!
I've never had a problem with it. Adjust the tolerance, and you can join any vectors. There is no bug - the software just doesn't try to anticipate what you want to join or what you don't want to join. Personally, I prefer to have control over what I'm doing, and not have software or apps try to do my thinking for me.
@@MarkLindsayCNC Its probably the quality of your drawing, I found after an hour that i had two lines
your video doesnt work! Did the exact steps you say and doesnt work!
It works. Try it again. You may have missed something along the way.