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Extend Tool
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
Parameters The Extend Tool does not use adjustable parameters. It automatically extends open contours to real or apparent intersections based on cursor placement. Shortcuts Hover: Shows a preview of the extension with visual indicators. Left Click: Confirms and creates the extension to the intersection. How to Use the Extend Tool Activate the Tool
Ibexcnc Glossary
Published April 9th, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
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Polycurve Tool
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
Parameters The Polycurve Tool does not have ribbon-based configurable parameters, but its behavior changes based on mouse actions (click vs. drag). Shortcuts Click + Drag: Create a curved segment with adjustable curve handles. Click (no drag): Create a straight segment (handles still available for later editing). Right Click: Ends the current contou
Cut By Line Tool
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
Parameters This tool does not require configuration parameters. It works interactively based on the path drawn across contours. Shortcuts Left Click: First click sets the start point of the cutting line. Second click completes the line and performs the cut on intersected contours. Right Click: Exits the Cut By Line Tool. Can be used to switch to the
Multicopy Tool
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
Parameters Copy Mode: Array Copy: Creates a grid of duplicates in rows and columns. (Other modes may exist but were not covered in this transcript—can be added later.) Placement: Sets the reference point of the original object in the resulting pattern (e.g., upper left, lower left). Horizontal Spacing: Sets the horizontal distance between copies. Ve
Corners Tool
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
Parameters The Corners Tool does not use configurable toolbar parameters. It works interactively through point selection and manipulation. Shortcuts Left Click (twice): Select start and end points on a contour to define a corner segment. Drag Points: Adjust the start and end points to control the shape and angle of the corner. Enter: Confirms and in
Guidelines Tool
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
Parameters Create Horizontal Guideline: Adds a new horizontal guideline to the workspace. Create Vertical Guideline: Adds a new vertical guideline to the workspace. Position (X/Y): Set the position of a selected guideline using coordinate input. Angle: Rotate the selected guideline by entering an angle value. Delete Guideline: Removes the currently
Rotate
Published April 16th, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance The Rotate Tool lets you precisely rotate objects around a specific point or axis, either numerically or interactively. It's great for aligning or repositioning objects with accuracy. Parameters Axis Choose which axis the selection rotates around (e.g., X, Y, or Z). Placement Defines the anchor corner of the selection that rotation is
Text
Published April 12th, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Create, manipulate, and position text easily using the Text creation and Text spacing tools. Controls Font Name: The name of the selected font (all installed TrueType fonts are available). Font Style Preview: Shows a live preview of the currently selected font. Height: Adjusts the nominal height of the text based on the font definiti
Scale
Published April 16th, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At A Glance The Scale Tool resizes selected objects proportionally or non-proportionally along the X, Y, and Z axes. It’s designed for precise transformations with control over anchor points, axis locking, and duplication. Parameters Scale Type 3 Axis: Scale all X, Y, and Z axes. 2 Axis: Scale only the X and Y axes. 1 Axis: Scale a single axis, ei
Circle
Published April 16th, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance The Circle Tool offers four flexible creation modes to draw circles using precise coordinates or interactive mouse input. It supports design workflows that range from fast sketching to exact geometry. Parameters Mode Center + Radius: Create a circle defined by a center point and a radius. Center + Point: Define the center, then a point
Fillet Tool
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
Parameters Mode: Fillet Single Corner: Adds a fillet to one corner at a time. Fillet Multiple Corners: Automatically applies fillets to multiple eligible corners. Radius: Sets the radius of the fillet to be applied. Chamfer: Toggles from fillet to chamfer mode to create angled corners. Keep Original: If enabled, creates a new version of the contour
Measure Tool
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
Parameters Measurement Mode: Point to Point: Measures the straight-line distance between two selected points. Segment Length: Measures the length of a single segment within a contour. Total Length: Measures the full perimeter of a selected contour. Angle: Measures the angle between two selected segments. Area: Measures the area enclosed by a closed
Move
Published April 16th, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
BIG CHANGES At a Glance The Move Tool lets you reposition or duplicate objects in the drawing using either a corner-based or point-to-point method. It’s fast, precise, and flexible—ideal for fine-tuning object placement. Parameters Corner: Move objects using a specified corner of the bounding box. Point to Point: Move objects by specifying a sourc
Fisheye Distort
Published April 16th, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance The Fisheye Distort Tool applies a lens-like distortion to selected objects, mimicking the visual effect of a fisheye camera. It’s great for creative distortion while maintaining control over scale and intensity. Parameters Focal Length Controls the intensity of the distortion. A lower value results in more extreme distortion. A higher
Curve Fit Tool
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
Parameters The Curve Fit Tool does not require parameter configuration. It works interactively with visual previews and editable control points. Shortcuts Left Click (twice): Select start and end points on a contour to define the curve span. Enter: Confirms and inserts the curve into the drawing. Drag Handles: Modify the shape and flow of the curve
Linearize Tool
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
Parameters The Linearize Tool does not include configurable parameters in the toolbar, but it supports interactive input using the mouse and keyboard. Shortcuts Left Click (twice): Set the start and end points of the linear segment to be created. Drag Start/End Point: Adjust placement of the segment before finalizing. Enter: Confirms the change and
Polyline
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
Parameters Start Coordinate: Allows you to specify the exact (X, Y) coordinate of the starting point. Angle Snap Increment: Defines the angle interval (e.g., 15°) used when locking direction with the Shift key. Shortcuts Left Click: Places a point and creates a new line segment. Click + Drag: Dynamically creates connected straight segments. Shift +
Join Tool
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
Parameters The Join Tool does not use toolbar-based parameters. It operates entirely through mouse interaction within the workspace. Shortcuts Left Click: Start and complete the join between open contour ends. Right Click: Exit the Join Tool. How to Use the Join Tool Activate the Tool Click the Join icon to enter join mode. Your cursor will change,
Rectangle Tool
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
Parameters Mode: Corners: Create a rectangle by selecting two diagonal corners. Size: Create a rectangle by entering specific width and height values. Corner 1 / Corner 2: Manually input the coordinates for the two opposite corners of the rectangle (used in Corners mode). Width / Height: Define the dimensions of the rectangle (used in Size mode). Co
Trim Tool
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
Parameters The Trim Tool does not use adjustable parameters in the toolbar, but it supports both automatic and manual trimming behaviors based on context and modifier keys. Shortcuts Hover + Left Click: Automatically trims the highlighted segment between contour intersections. Shift + Hover + Left Click: Manually trims from the contour endpoint up t
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