Re: StlWork

Gary,

I believe someone else had that same problem recently. In fact, I
noticed the same thing with the demo version. Check Fred's website
for an explanation of why it happens that way.

Doug

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Gary Wheeler" <g.wheeler@w...> wrote:
> I am a registered owner of StlWork 2, but found a rather big bug.
It won't
> cut toolpaths that make perfectly vertical cuts. The toolpath
generating
> software is the problem. Not the DXF CAD model or the program
(Master5)
> that sends the CNC file to the machine.
>
> For instance, the toolpaths of a 3d architectural model (in the
regular
> orientation) would come out with the sides of the building
tapered. Any
> building model comes out sort of pyramid-shaped or ziggurat shaped,
with the
> side walls about 5 degrees from vertical. The company must be on
Labor Day
> vacation and doesn't respond. StlWork would be fine for making
molds (eg.
> dinosaur teeth), but that is not my intentioin.
>
> I'm going to try an isometric orientation of the model, but there
must be a
> better way. Anyone else out there trying to do architectural
models on a
> shoestring? Anyone have a work-around for this program?
>
>
> Gary M. Wheeler, AIA, ICBO
> Modesto, CA home page: http://g.wheeler.home.att.net