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Char
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Project size

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I have an HD4 ext so we all know that the workable area is 50"x 25" but I am working on getting my shop sign done and while it is only going to be 9" on X, it is 120" on Y so it exceeds the work area. While I know that I can measure and move for each word is there a way to create the toolpaths and files so that all I have to do is move the piece and continue? Or is it best to create individual projects and run them as an individual project each word?
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Bob
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Re: Project size

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Char,
It sounds like you need to use the tiling toolpath.
Go here to use the tutorial...several times. Work along with it.
file:///C:/Users/Public/Documents/Vectric%20Files/Tutorial%20Files/VCarve%20Pro%20V9.0/Toolpath_Tiling/Toolpath_Tiling_2D_Toolpaths.html
See if this answers your question.
Once you are familiar with the tiling toolpath, you will find it to be very helpful.
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Re: Project size

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Here's a direct link to Vectric's youtube video on it, too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djhSF0uoA0g

Char
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Re: Project size

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Thanks for the tips and video, tiling is what I needed to do so I could start, stop and move. Sign turned out great finishing touches on it today and then it will be in the first project section for a picture.
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