I'm new to the phlatscript options in sketchup, but I've been using sketchup for a couple years now. I'm trying to assign a outside cut option to my design but when I apply the outside cut option when it is sent to G code it does not look right when simulated in a cnc software. While watching some videos on youtube.com for tutorials I noticed that when others would apply the outside or inside cut option it is applied exactly at the edge, where mine will only allow me to apply the inside/outside cut option to the surfaces. any way to fix this issue so it will be allowed to select the edges instead? Hopefully this wasn't too confusing.


-Marty

 

here is a file with a sample of the project and it shows how the top and bottom of the subject has the outside cut on it. my safe cutting area is 12" x 20". my whole project is two 12"x 20" sheets at mulitple height differences. the highest is 3/4". I'd be willing to pay someone to do the prepping for my cnc software if its an issue on my end. Hope this helps shine light on my issue.

Attached files sample.skp (85.2 KB)Â

 

Sorry about it not being in the sketch up 7 file format. Thanks for doing the conversion for me, and well that makes sense then why it's not working. I'm working on a project that has the multiple height differences for each piece. So most likely I will need to use a different program for my 3D pieces then. I have a homemade cnc machine that I'm working with. Any suggestions for a good cnc software where I could redesign my parts? I really appreciate the input. I'll still be using phlatscript but obviously for the 2D projects.

 

Ill try out that tonight and let you know if that helps out. I think it should, I really appreciate all the help guys!

 

So i installed the phlat3D plugin into Sketchup 7 plugins folder and when Im done with my project I click on plugins and then click on Phlat 3D and nothing happens....am I misisng a step?