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Recalculating toolpath results in error "Add toolpath to Rhino failed!"
In v 7.0.2021.308:
Recalculating toolpath results in error "Add toolpath to Rhino failed!"
Hi MitchB,
I've been having this same error message. I see no one replied and this is an old thread. My exact error is "Add Toolpath to Rhino Failed Check to see if clipping planes are out of reach" I do-not have clipping planes turned on but thought that I read in the forum that clipping planes are created automatically when cutting 3D. This only happens on my 3d Models. I've turned them on and moved them on and moved them "in reach" and out of reach and it doesn't seem to make a difference. Also I've enlarged my box by the tool diameter, Enlarged my box. I created a stock model by offsetting a curve and extruding it and I was able to get my rough toolpath to work. But the Planer failed. Did you ever figure it out?
I don't remember how I resolved this. But I think it must have been something like deleting the planes and then making them again. Possibly moving them by 0.001" so that tools could reach a surface? Sorry I can't help more. I am thinking of migrating to RhinoCam in the hopes that will have fewer inexplicable issues.
This is a super drag and has happened to me OFTEN as well. I have found the best/fastest (even if inconvenient) way to sort it out is to reselect the geometry, check the clipping planes, and generate a new toolpath. If this is right on the heels of a failed attempt, MC should remember the parameters of the cut and generate the correct toolpath.
I have been trying to figure out which aspects of a toolpath are "sticky" (mainly clipping planes and regions), meaning that when regenerated they change the current settings and have had very little luck; diminishing in fact from MC7. Any input from others regarding this would be terrifically helpful as reusing, transforming and copy/pasting ops in MC is one of its greatest strengths.
I ultimately resolved this by switching to RhinoCAM. No regrets.
I've been considering changing also and have been looking at MecSoft Cam. I did get my "add to toolpath failed" issue working. This is what I'm doing currently.
In Rhino
Create a Stock Model
Create a closed curve from the bottom of the model
Project to cplane
Close curve - offset curve
Create a surface from planar curve
Extrude solid
Make the offset the size of the cutter - extrude to (1")
use the volume command to check if model is "watertight" it will return a volumetric # if good
If not watertight use "Analyze - Edge tools - Showedges" - may be able to "join2 naked edges" or use use "cap" to close open surfaces
Toolpath- pick model, then stock model, then tool, then enlarge box.
Reading this I can see it's a bit confusing as its straight from my notes. But this works everytime. If I get a chance I'll run through it again and update the post.
Hi Jim,
Thanks for chiming in. I am not sure what you are describing, but most of the things I am milling are 4th axis parts with lots of specific ops and related regions, so I do not think this will help. Hopefully it will help others!
I am a big fan of the MadCAM for many reasons, but it is pretty tough that the year you pay thousands of dollars for 5XTRA, you find that what is supposed to be the main venue for support, this forum, is not monitored by those who made the software.