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dianncur
Inspiring
December 5, 2017
Question

Finding Crossed/Looped Paths

  • December 5, 2017
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Is there an easy way to find crossed or looped paths so that they can be corrected? Or better yet, a tool that not only finds them but can correct them? I've pasted a snippet of what I'm talking about.  It's a magnification of a ridiculously high number in order to see it.  In a drawing, these type of issues may not be a big deal but crossed or looped paths are a big problem for CNC files based off of vector graphics.  I've searched high and low for a solution, even if I have to install a plug-in but I'm not coming up with anything.  I'm a newbie, so it may just be my ignorance. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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    Bill Silbert
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    Bill SilbertCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    December 5, 2017

    It will probably be easier to spot the paths if you switch to the Outline mode from the Preview mode that you're now in (you can toggle Command-Y on a Mac or Control-Y on a PC to go back and forth between the two modes). In outline you will be able to see the paths and how they intersect without having to select them first.

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    dianncurAuthor
    Inspiring
    December 5, 2017

    Thank you for that tip. I already toggle between the two regularly. Unfortunately, even in outline mode, they are difficult to find. I've had files that I went over with a fine tooth comb (so to speak) and thought they were without flaw. When I had the file run through a g-code generator, the program found several flaws. I'm trying to eliminate those flaws before sending the file out.

    Mylenium
    Mylenium
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    December 5, 2017

    The VectorScribe plug-ins (Or was it one of the other Astute plug-ins?) have an automated tool for this in recent versions. Might be a worthwile investment, even more so since they have otehr cleanup and path optimization features as well, which can be super handy when creating stuff for milling and cutting.

    Mylenium

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