oogie08 0 Posted March 29, 2018 I'm trying to import my vectors from v carve pro (a cnc software) to vinyl master cut edition. I'm importing it as a pdf and it looks fine but the vector as a whole isn't connected. from node to node its all in separate pieces so when it cuts it out on the vinyl cutter the blade picks up at all the separate vectors. I watched some of the tutorials and tried combining them but not having any luck. Any imput would be appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,625 Posted March 29, 2018 Probably an issue with how the CNC software is creating/saving the file. I know I've tried to save some things in formats common to CNC machines and the files never look quite right when reopened with normal vector software. If you could post one of your PDFs I and others can try and import them with various software to see if we can find a solution that will work for you. You might also try saving your files from the CNC software in a different format. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbevins 340 Posted March 29, 2018 3d software uses types of splines not found in 2d software. What happens on export to a 2d format is often you get open paths and not closed paths. You can get curved shapes, circles and ellipses turned to polygons. This often means tedious reworking in a 2d vector program to join the nodes, (not combine.) What darcshadow said about trying other formats might help. It might not. Maybe vcurve has some polygon or precision settings for 2d export. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oogie08 0 Posted March 30, 2018 Really appreciate you're inputs. After saving my file from v carve in different formats and then importing them into vinyl master come to find out that an AI. file seems to turn out like the original. Thanks again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites