Why won't this tool show up?

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Leo Graywacz
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Why won't this tool show up?

Post by Leo Graywacz »

I made a DFX file in AutoCAD. I opened it in the shape manager and chose make a create a tool, selected the shape and chose a diameter (tried a lot of diameters). When I went to use it it did not show up in the list. When I went into Explorer it was in the directory. I restarted eCabs and it didn't help. The file/tool will not show up so I can select it. It looks like a valid file with an appropriate size of file. It is a Windsor Molding cutter.

Can any of you make it work?
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Kerry Fullington
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Re: Why won't this tool show up?

Post by Kerry Fullington »

Leo,

Is it in you My Profile Tools directory? Try shutting down eCabinets and Windows and re start.

You have your tool created out in space. I had to use 20" left Additional Offset and a - 16" Plunge depth to get it close to where it should be.
Open your tool in the shape manager and move it to the 0",0" point and save again.
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Re: Why won't this tool show up?

Post by Kerry Fullington »

Leo,

After reading about your similar experience in the Beta Forum I wanted to ask if you are placing things using the correct path.
Make sure you aren't placing this stuff using the C:\Program Files\Thermwood\eCabinet Systems path
This path through Program Files is your old V5 Files and they will not show up in V6 eCabinets.
Leo Graywacz
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Re: Why won't this tool show up?

Post by Leo Graywacz »

Thanks Kerry, that was it. Wrong directory. And I was able to move the profile so it sat a 0,0. I actually should move it to -1/8,0 because that is how it is meant to cut.

Thanks.
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Wally Schneeberger
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Re: Why won't this tool show up?

Post by Wally Schneeberger »

Leo Graywacz wrote:Thanks Kerry, that was it. Wrong directory. And I was able to move the profile so it sat a 0,0. I actually should move it to -1/8,0 because that is how it is meant to cut.

Thanks.
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Re: Why won't this tool show up?

Post by Leo Graywacz »

I already did :D
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