Trim 3d Component in VCarve Desktop 10?

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Trim 3d Component in VCarve Desktop 10?

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Have a 3d component from an .stl file (purchased) that exceeds the size of my design. I looks like Vectric made it possible to trim a component to a vector but I can't figure it out, and I'm tired of watching tutorials that don't cover this. Found instructions to do it in Aspire, but I don't have that, I have VCarve Desktop v.10.

Is this possible? Thanks!
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Re: Trim 3d Component in VCarve Desktop 10?

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Jim,
It sounds like you're describing level clipping.
Go to this site: https://www.instagram.com/designandmakeit/
Then scroll down to this window:
level clipping.JPG
You will find an excellent tutorial on level clipping. Don't just watch it. Draw along with the lesson. Pause, go back, repeat if necessary. this is the lesson where I learned level clipping.
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Here's another one Jim:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB1cCKWviIo
Some of the information overlaps the other tutorial. Both are good sources.
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Re: Trim 3d Component in VCarve Desktop 10?

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Bob,
Thanks, I'll take a look.
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Indeed, great info - watched and used it - thanks!
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Thanks for the update Jim. It's always nice to hear how things turn out.
Next, let's see pictures of the project!
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