\"THM needs to close\" in Profile Modeller

Sean O' Hare · Post by **Sean O' Hare** » Wed, Jul 11 2007, 9:07AM

Hello,

trying to route raised panels onto an arch, Thm closes every time I select it. Esj & Twd attached, any thoughts would be appreciated.

Sean

Ryan Hochgesang · Post by **Ryan Hochgesang** » Wed, Jul 11 2007, 3:29PM

Sean,

Are you running the latest version of Profile Modeler, Version 2.2.1 ? If not, go to the Thermwood website to down load the update file. I have downloaded your file and will take a look at it.

Todd Miller · Post by **Todd Miller** » Wed, Jul 11 2007, 3:49PM

Sean,
I have taken a look at this and I am having the same problems with the program shutting down. I am using the current version of PM, CN, and ecabs. If you would, send us the parasolid tool file (.x_t) along with profile tool file (.tol). And let us know how you created the geometry for the tool path. (Ex. Did you import a DXF file or did you draw the contour in Ecabs).

Note: Using splines will cause problems. If you are using a different software to create the splines (Autocad,Mastercam, ect.), you will need to convert the splines to arcs before importing them into ecabs.

Send the files requested to program@thermwood.com and we can take a look at them for you.

Sean O' Hare · Post by **Sean O' Hare** » Thu, Jul 12 2007, 5:48AM

Todd, Ryan,

running current CN, PM & Ecabs. The contour was created in Ecabs. This tool modelled perfectly on square panels, and will create a tool path for the centre panel which has the same arch top & bottom.

Thanks

Sean

Ryan Hochgesang · Post by **Ryan Hochgesang** » Thu, Jul 12 2007, 7:32AM

Thanks Sean! We'll continue to look intot this situation. And get back to you asap.

Justin Melhiser · Post by **Justin Melhiser** » Tue, Jul 17 2007, 12:18PM

Sean

I will need you to either post or email me the x_t file or dxf file. However you created this shape I will need that. This will allow me to open and take a look at the shape.

My email is cabinets@thermwood.com

Thank You
Justin Melhiser

Justin Melhiser · Post by **Justin Melhiser** » Tue, Jul 24 2007, 3:56PM

Sean

Our software engineers are looking over this and I will let you know as soon as I find something out.

Thank You
Justin

Sean O' Hare · Post by **Sean O' Hare** » Wed, Jul 25 2007, 6:12AM

Justin,

I used the MDF Asym-3 tool in place of mine & the arch modelled & cut perfectly. But it would be good to know what was wrong with the tool.

Thanks,

Sean

Ryan Hochgesang · Post by **Ryan Hochgesang** » Thu, Jul 26 2007, 1:35PM

This issue has evolved due to the fact that the tool has lines that meet at exactly the origin (zero {0}) when it was designed. This is not something we've encountered nor had issue with to this date. This will be added to the issue list for eCab and we will be sure to resolve this situation. However, there is an easy solution to this problem to enable you to produce parts. Simply move the geometry of this tool over by a very small amount (.005\") to get this line to line connection away from the origin. This will eliminate any issue when attempting to create G code at the cnc machine.

Sean O' Hare · Post by **Sean O' Hare** » Thu, Jul 26 2007, 2:14PM

Justin, Ryan,

Thanks for the response. So avoid lines meeting at zero on the x-axis?

Sean

Ryan Hochgesang · Post by **Ryan Hochgesang** » Thu, Jul 26 2007, 3:33PM

Sean,

Best to avoid meeting origin on X and Y for now. As I said, we will be sure to get this resolved asap. and released in next build of ecab.

Justin Melhiser · Post by **Justin Melhiser** » Fri, Jul 27 2007, 8:54AM

Sean

The programmers have narrowed down the problem. It is due to the fact that his tool has lines that meet at exactly the origin (zero {0}). They have never encountered this situation before and they will get this issue added. However, there is an easy solution to this problem: that is to simply move the geometry of this tool over by a very small insignificant amount to get the line to line connection away from the origin. In our example the geometry was moved over in the positive X direction by .005\" and works fine. Any questions, let me know.

Thank You
Justin