DXF file back operations

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DXF file back operations

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Do back operations from DXF files work the same as other flip ops in control nesting?

Load back side up, 2 (or 3) edge trim, then load front side...

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Daniel,

Yes, same concept applies. You will need to simply name the Layer name in which the backside operation exist by proceding layer name with word Back. An example of a 1/4" deep dado would be as follows:

back dado z0p25
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Ryan,
Would that actualy make a 1/4 deep dado or a 1/2 deep dado in 3/4 material? The way I would make a 1/4 deep back dado in 3/4 material is back dado z0p5.
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That is correct Scott, exactly how you described. Very confusing but it works.
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Yes, as Josh has stated, resulting depth would be .5 if material is .75 thick. I appologize for not being clear, I had used a sample part that was .5 thick, which would have resulted in the 1/4" deep dado as I had written it. It does throw a bit of a curve in there that you need to think from top side of material when defining the back operation depth.
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Thanks yall, that is a bit funky but I got it.
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