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Install it on as many machines as you want, it only runs on the machine if the dongle is present.

Chris

Once again I learn something new from Ger1 (fuzz factor).

Assuming all the geometry is in the right place and you just need to connect endpoints that aren't touching, just use the fillet command...

There may be other ways, but I will describe the way it has been discussed in the OneCNC forum:

Draw a helix using the "Helix" function. You will want to have the "blend-in/out" checked. Set...

Well I did go through two classes and I felt they were too basic. So I asked for an intermediate class to step through but I never did take that class. Going back through my emails I can't seem to...

The result of those lines with those coordinates are not all on one plane so actually the "Surface from Curves" will not work. But a "Cross Sectional Surface" will work though.

You need to do the following:

1. Select the first line, then direction, then right mouse button.
2. Select second line (opposite first), then direction, then RMB.
3. Third line as above.
4....

Along the lines of Quadbob, here is a spreadsheet that I made a while ago. If you have three points on the arc, just input them in the spreadsheet and it will determine the center. Of course if you...

Here is where those variables are set.

Chris

Well, if you don't get any better replies than this, here you go. An image of Mickey M. that was traced in OneCNC. I cleaned it up a little, it may need a little more.

Chris

Tjones,

Thanks for the picture show. It is always nice to see how the steps are accomplished visually, and by another software. I am sure other onlookers and other BC users will benefit from this...

Tjones,

BC must do that well (extrude a surface that is not normal to the active plane). 1CNC will attempt to do that but creates some side wall surfaces only, no solid. I don't believe it...

You need to check the angle between the two surfaces to see if you actually have a 20 degrees included angle or is it 19 and change. This angle should be produced when cutting a section through the...

Hi Toby,

So...... what is your method then to tackle the lug shape in a simpler way?

Don't leave us hanging. Saying it is just not the same as showing it. Nobody learns anything including...

Hi Kiwi,

If you are tyring to create the lug using a solid with draft, you may want to consider drawing the wireframe of the lug instead and using cross section surfaces between each line on the...

Hi Patrick,

It became very obvious to me once I drew it that the arcs are symetrical around X10.

Thanks for sharing your method.

Chris

Hi Patrick,

I read and reread your post. I can come up with the correct arcs if I change your value indicated from X 42.5 to X 52.5. Should it be X 52.5 for the large arc point?

Now the...

Hi Patrick,

In this case the picture is going to be worth the 1000 words.

You mention drawing legs on either side. Unfortunately I can't picture where these legs (lines?) need to be placed.
...

Hi Patrick,

Yes, please elaborate. I know of only two points for each of those arcs and not the third.

Chris

Hey guys was there something I said to get you both so defensive?

Kiwi can make his point, but I thought this exercise was to create a complicated 3D model in the software of your choice. If your...

Maybe the terminology is different in OneCNC but I can't think or find any function that would trim/extend surfaces and/or solids.

I will be interested to hear your thoughts on the other method...

Toby,

My reference to those gaps created along those edges using your method was not to say you wouldn't be able to machine that surface but rather for how the CAD program is going to handle...

Kiwi,

I believe the difference between the two methods are as follows (my interpretation at least):

Side to Side (based on my profiles): The surface edge(s) are being controlled from the...

This is how I constructed those two additional chains that go from front to back.

Picture 1: Created surfaces for the circle and the arched piece. Then created and placed rectangular surfaces in...

I didn't construct the dome surface from front to back for one main reason. By doing so you can't maintain contact of the surface with the 65mm circle all around the dome surface. See picture.
...

[QUOTE]Did you draw your part in the same order as me?QUOTE]

Well, I got a profile of the dome that represents what the drawing is looking for and one that matches yours and Jerry's very closely....

Kiwi,

Thanks for the picture show of how you created the dome surface.

I particularly like the last picture which is indicated as being a preview. If this is standard in Solidworks than they...

Kiwi,

Yes, I agree my dome is too flat. I would need to add a few more chains to control the shape of the dome. Easy to accomplish, I think.

I noticed a couple things when I overlayed Jerry's...

Kiwi,

Here is the model with that continuous 10 degree surface angle. This model should be correct.

Also, here is a measurement of the two surfaces where I took a slice through the lug.
...

Kiwi & Jerry,

O.K., light bulb on.

So in order to maintain a 25 mm parallel top edge the bottom edges of the lug is tapering in. Got it. That obviously is needed to maintain the 10 degree face...

Kiwi,

That makes sense that the angle is less than 10 degrees. It should gradually decrease as you move more towards the dome away from the end of the lug.

The only place it would truely be 10...