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  1. 12-03-2007, 07:25 PM #1
    Shepard
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    How to profile/contour and avoid areas?

    I'm trying to cut out this profile and keep the cutter from attempting the slots in the rail. In other words I just want the top flat during the profile operation and cut the rails in another setup. I've tried the little bit I know to no avail. Any help is appreciated,
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  2. 12-03-2007, 08:28 PM #2
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    I would create a simple ruled surface covering those slots, drawn on a different level and add those to your drive surfaces and regenerate. should work fine. hope this helps
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  3. 12-03-2007, 11:33 PM #3
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    I'll give it a shot. I'd thought some containment boundry "thing" might work to keep the cutter to the other side of the rail but I haven't been successful with that.
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  4. 12-04-2007, 12:11 AM #4
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    Your suggestion worked perfectly! Thank you.
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