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    importing files to machine

    Do you have to extract the geometry from an imported file to machine it?

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    Using the Profiler is a generally cleaner solution. However, profiler doesn't always solve every task. Sometimes extracting geometry is necessary, especially if you need to tweak geometry.

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    The reason I was asking is I had a pocket with an angle leading into it on one end and had problems generating a good program. It kept wanting to cut into the sides. I was wondering if I would have extracted the geometry if it would have worked.

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