Cutting path file for V-groove

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Hi folks:

Does anyone by chance have the cutting path file for this particular V-groove design for the wizard? I think this was featured in some documentation from Wizard, and was presumably created in Pathtrace. I can't find it anywhere, and I'm not savvy enough myself with Pathtrace to create it myself.

Thx,

Troy V-groove.JPG
 
First off, that is not a v-groove in the picture, it is a pen line. That is a one of the patterns that comes with the pen tool or the debossing tool, I don't remember.

If you can find the those patterns you put the elements together in Mat Designer and then clean up the design and convert it to v-grooves in Path Trace.
 
FrameMakers said:
First off, that is not a v-groove in the picture, it is a pen line. That is a one of the patterns that comes with the pen tool or the debossing tool, I don't remember.

If you can find the those patterns you put the elements together in Mat Designer and then clean up the design and convert it to v-grooves in Path Trace.
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Thanks Dave, I could have swore I downloaded it from the design section at Wizard's site at one point. Seems like it would make a nice V-groove design, as it certainly is not that intricate. I'm also pretty sure it was featured in the instructions for making V-groove PDF from Wizard. At any rate, if somebody's got something similar, that would be great. As I mentioned in my original post, I'm not very savvy with Path Trace at this point. Wizard has also stopped offering classes due to restructuring, so doesn't seem likely I will be able to learn more soon.

Troy
 
This is a lovely design. I sure wish that it was available without doing path trace. There are plenty of us who haven't gone to a higher level with Wizard.
 
susang said:
This is a lovely design. I sure wish that it was available without doing path trace. There are plenty of us who haven't gone to a higher level with Wizard.
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Susang:

I wanted to pass on this link from a UK site that has a lot of instructional videos and articles on using the wizard.
http://www.framerscorner.co.uk/uk/wizard-resources

I can also say that if you go to wizard'a site, they have some designs you can download, although they are limited. Wizard was trying to push their instructional video heavily. I would love to purchase it, but at almost $400, it's out of my budget.

From my understanding, due to Wizard's restructuring they are no longer going to be offering classes anymore either. This is discouraging news for people who want to learn more.

Troy
 
Troy, maybe I need to work up some classes on path trace etc. I would love to give you one on one instructions at your shop. (always wanted to visit Alaska :) )
 
If you purchased Brian wolf book Innovative mat designs and classic embellishments it comes with a downloadable disc. In the book its on page 277. then on page ph 302. if it is indeed a deboss then change it in path trace to a v-groove. You have to go in path trace anyways. I believe its in the Beginning Ribbon Design Folder.
hope this helps. :D
 
Okay, I decided to torture myself and actually read a little bit of the Path trace manual. I traced over the original design I was trying to create, joined all the various segments, closed circuits, and designed them to cut as a V-groove. Do I sound cool yet? Since I have no idea what I'm doing, and have no idea if this will actually work, er cut correctly, I'd like somebody to take a closer look at it who knows what they're doing. So, Dave or any other takers care to look at the file, and do some fine tuning? I have no idea how to upload a file, but I could probably attach it to a private e-mail. I'm happy to share with anyone interested:) Here's a screenshot of what it looks like in Mat Designer.

Troy
 

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That's the sort of design I like, thanks for sharing it. It looks great in penlines, debossed lines, and also in V-grooves. Using Corel Draw, I made it with line spacing of 1/2", 3/8" and 1/4", then added offset corners for 3 more variations. If you are interested, I can share the files in most CAD formats.
 
Jim Miller said:
That's the sort of design I like, thanks for sharing it. It looks great in penlines, debossed lines, and also in V-grooves. Using Corel Draw, I made it with line spacing of 1/2", 3/8" and 1/4", then added offset corners for 3 more variations. If you are interested, I can share the files in most CAD formats.
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Hi Jim:

Have you actually taken your designs into Pathtrace and made a cutting path? if so, I would love to get a copy. I discovered yesterday, that when I actually went to cut the design I created, it didn't work so well. The line width varied a bit, so I must have done something wrong within Path trace. This is one of the reasons I was asking if anyone else who was more familiar with the program wouldn't mind taking a look at the design and refining in pathtrace. There's definitely a bit of a learning curve there, and I'm out of my element. I will keep plugging away at it, but I have a particular job I would like to use this design for now.

Troy
 
Troy, Jim has a Valiani not a Wizard.
 
cwphoto said:
Have you actually taken your designs into Pathtrace and made a cutting path? if so, I would love to get a copy.
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As Dave noted, my machine is a Valiani, not a Wizard. However, Corel Draw can save files in lots of formats, including a format compatible with Wizard CMCs. I know it can be done, because back in 2009, Brian Wolf and I exchanged several cutting files for an article I was writing at the time.

Wizard CMCs require one of the DXF formats, but I do not recall which one it is. DXF is an AutoCAD format, and there are different versions compatibility with 14 older AutoCAD programs. Trouble is, I don't remember which of the DXF formats Wizard requires.

If one of you Wizard users could let me know about that, I would be pleased to share the files. Or, if one of you would like to experiment, I could send you the design in several of the DXF formats, and then we can see which ones work best.
 
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