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Extend
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Lengthens an open-ended line or curve so its loose end reaches out to meet another shape. Move the cursor near the open end and a preview shows how far it would extend; by default it stops at the nearest shape in its path. Parameters No on-screen options panel — it's operated entirely by hovering and clicking, with Shift changing its beh
Linear Dimension
Published August 28th, 2026 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Adds a linear dimension to the drawing — a dimension line with arrows and a text label showing the straight-line distance between two points you click, such as two segment endpoints. Parameters Dimension Styling Parameter Description Font Name / Font Style The font and Regular/Bold/Italic styling used for the dimension's measurement text
Angular Dimension
Published August 28th, 2026 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Adds an angular dimension to the drawing — an arc with a text label showing the angle between two line segments you click. Parameters Dimension Styling Parameter Description Font Name / Font Style The font and Regular/Bold/Italic styling used for the dimension's measurement text. Height The height of the dimension text. Justify Where the
Partial Offset
Published August 28th, 2026 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Creates one or more new lines/curves that run parallel to a chosen section of an existing shape's outline, offset to one side by a set distance — useful for adding a partial parallel pass without offsetting the whole shape. The section can be defined either by clicking its two end points or by clicking individual segments to include. Par
Fisheye Distort
Published August 28th, 2026 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Warps the selected geometry outward or inward around a focal point, the way a camera fisheye lens bulges an image — points closer to the focal point are pulled in more than points farther away, creating a rounded, lens-like distortion. A scale control compensates for the size change the effect introduces. Parameters Parameter Description
Curve Fit
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Replaces a section of a shape's outline between two clicked points with a smooth curve that blends into the surrounding outline at each end, and lets you drag the curve's handles to reshape it before applying. Parameters No numeric fields beyond the standard Apply/Close buttons — the curve's shape is adjusted by dragging its on-screen ha
Taper Distort
Published August 28th, 2026 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Reshapes the selected geometry by dragging the handles of a box drawn around it, stretching or skewing the shape to follow the box as it's pulled out of its original rectangular form — similar to a trapezoid or perspective-style distortion. Parameters No on-screen entry fields — the shape is entirely controlled by dragging the box handle
Offset
Published August 28th, 2026 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance The Offset tool creates one or more new shapes that run parallel to selected geometry at a specified distance. Offsets can be created: Outside the selected shape Inside the selected shape As a single offset or multiple evenly spaced offsets With Round or Square corner handling The original geometry remains unchanged. A live preview shows
Circle
Published April 16th, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Draws a circle in the drawing. Four different ways of defining the circle are offered: by a center point plus a typed radius, by a center point plus a second point that the circle passes through, by two opposite corners of a bounding box, or by three points that the circle passes through. Parameters Parameter Description Type Chooses whi
Arc
Published August 28th, 2026 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Draws a curved arc segment. It offers three ways to define the arc: by clicking a center point followed by a start point and an end point, by clicking a center point and typing an exact radius, start angle, and sweep angle, or by clicking three points that the arc passes through. Parameters Parameter Description Type Chooses which of the
Vectorize Bitmap
Published October 10th, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance The Vectorize Bitmap tool converts imported raster images into editable, machinable vector contours. This allows you to take logos, artwork, or any bitmap image and generate clean vector outlines suitable for toolpath creation. Parameters Vectorizer Mode – Standard: Ideal for most images and general use. Advanced: Offers additional contr
Join
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Connects the open ends of two separate lines (or the two open ends of a single line) into one continuous shape. As you move the cursor near an open end, it's highlighted to show it can be picked. Parameters No on-screen options panel — it's operated entirely by hovering and clicking the ends of shapes. Overview Connects the open ends of
Sketch
Published August 28th, 2026 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Lets you freehand-sketch a shape by dragging the mouse, the way you would with a pencil, instead of clicking individual points or typing dimensions. As you drag, the path you trace is recorded and automatically smoothed into a clean curved outline. Parameters No on-screen fields are exposed for this tool — it is entirely driven by the mo
Ellipse
Published August 28th, 2026 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Draws an oval shape in the drawing. It offers three ways to define the ellipse: by clicking its center and then the ends of its major and minor axes, by clicking a center point and typing a width, height, and rotation angle, or by clicking two opposite corners of a bounding box. Parameters Parameter Description Type Chooses which of the
Flex Distort
Published August 28th, 2026 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Reshapes the selected geometry like a flexible sheet, using a set of movable "pins" placed over it as anchor points — dragging a pin stretches and warps the nearby geometry along with it, while the rest of the sheet flexes smoothly to follow. Parameters Parameter Description Pin Mode Switches between dragging pins, adding new pins, and r
Measure Tool
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Lets you take on-the-spot measurements of the drawing without adding any permanent geometry. Pick what kind of measurement to take — the distance between two points, the length of a single segment, the total length of a whole contour, an angle, or an enclosed area — then click in the drawing to take that reading. Parameters Parameter Des
Polygon / Star
Published August 28th, 2026 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Draws a regular polygon (an evenly-sided shape such as a pentagon or hexagon) or a star shape, centered wherever you position it. The shape follows the cursor as you move the mouse and is placed the moment you click, so you can drop several in a row. Parameters Parameter Description Type (Polygon / Star) Switches between a plain regular
Mirror
Published August 28th, 2026 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Flips the selected geometry into its mirror image, either horizontally, vertically, or across a line you draw. A Copy option creates the mirrored image as a new copy while leaving the original in place; a Group option controls whether a multi-object selection is mirrored as one unit or object-by-object. Parameters Parameter Description M
Node Edit
Published August 28th, 2026 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance The general-purpose tool for reshaping an existing shape point by point. Parameters Parameter Description Start Point The position of the selected point, or the start of the selected segment. End Point The ending position of the selected segment. Length The length of a selected straight-line segment. Radius / Sweep The radius and sweep a
Radius Dimension
Published August 28th, 2026 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Adds a radius dimension to the drawing — a leader line and text label showing the radius of an arc you click. Parameters Dimension Styling Parameter Description Font Name / Font Style The font and Regular/Bold/Italic styling used for the dimension's measurement text. Height The height of the dimension text. Justify Where the measurement
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
Scale
Published April 16th, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Resizes the selected geometry larger or smaller, growing or shrinking it from a chosen anchor point. Scaling can be proportional or set per direction, and can apply to the whole selection as one group or to each object individually. Parameters Parameter Description Corner A small diagram for picking which corner scaling grows from. Scale
Move
Published April 16th, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Moves the selected geometry from one point to another — by dragging a specific corner of the selection to a new location, or by defining a start point and an end point and shifting everything by that same distance and direction. An option leaves the original in place and moves a copy instead. Parameters Parameter Description Move Type To
Troubleshooting Blank Drawings
Published October 22nd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
Overview A rare but serious issue that can cause errors in Ibex is a problem with your computer’s display driver.The most common symptom is blank drawings — a new drawing tab may open, but the main area of the tab will appear empty. Ibex relies on your computer’s built-in graphics to draw and render visuals. If your display driver encounters an erro
Multicopy
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Takes whatever you've selected and creates a patterned set of copies of it. Three patterns are available: a grid of rows and columns, a ring of copies spaced around an arc, or a series of copies distributed along an existing outline elsewhere in the drawing. Copy patterns include Array Copy, Arc Copy, and Path Copy. Parameters Parameter
Basic Toolpath Parameters
Published July 21st, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance This guide covers the foundational parameters used when configuring a toolpath in Ibex. Understanding these settings ensures accurate and efficient machining, from feed rates and depths to final passes and tool motion behavior. Parameters General Tool The tool currently selected for this toolpath. Cut Direction Switch between conventiona
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
Corners
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Turns a rounded or curved transition on a shape's outline back into a sharp, square corner by extending the outline's direction from two clicked points until the extensions meet. Parameters No numeric fields or option controls — it works purely by clicking the two points, with only the standard Apply/Close buttons. Overview Turns a round
Sharp Corner Fills
Published October 10th, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Sharp corner fills can be produced using a 3D engrave cleaning pass. This feature enhances precision by allowing the toolpath to extend into tight internal corners, removing the rounded edges left by standard end mills. It can be applied to any fill-type toolpath, including Island, Hatch, or Spiral fills. Parameters Fill Toolpath Type –
Rotate
Published April 16th, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Turns the selected geometry around a chosen pivot point by a given angle, around the X, Y, or Z axis. The angle can be typed or swept out interactively by clicking two reference points. Parameters Parameter Description Axis of Rotation Whether the selection turns around the X, Y, or Z axis. Corner A small diagram for picking which corner
Linearize
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Replaces a stretch of a shape's outline with a single straight line running directly between two points you click. On a closed shape, the shorter of the two paths between the clicked points is straightened; the longer path around the rest of the shape is kept as-is. Parameters No numeric fields or option controls — it works purely by cli
Ibexcnc Glossary
Published April 9th, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
This is a auto-generated Article of all your definitions within the glossary. Glossary This is a auto-generated Article of all your definitions within the glossary. All
Machine Setup Interface
Published July 21st, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance The Machine Setup Interface in Ibex lets you define how your machine outputs code, including post processors, tool changer configurations, and drill bank setups. This interface is essential for tailoring the software to match your shop floor equipment and workflow. Parameters Current Post: Sets the active post processor for output genera
Cut By Line
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
Cut By Line At a Glance Draws a straight cutting line across the drawing and slices apart every shape that line crosses, at each crossing point. It works on every shape in the drawing, not just a selected one. Parameters No on-screen options panel — it's operated entirely by clicking the two ends of the cutting line. Overview Draws a straight cuttin
Polycurve
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Draws a smooth curved path by placing a series of anchor points that are connected by curved segments. Dragging while placing a point pulls out a curve handle that shapes how the curve bends going into and out of that point, similar to a "pen tool" found in vector-drawing programs. Parameters Parameter Description Point1 Lets you type an
Your First Time Opening Ibex
Published July 21st, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance This guide walks you through what to expect the first time you open Ibex, including how to configure preferences, review system defaults, set up your tool library, and prepare your machine configuration. Parameters Dark Mode Toggle: Found in the File menu. Preferences Button: Accesses general program settings including AutoSave, units, a
Layer Flyout
Published July 21st, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance The Layer Flyout in Ibex helps you organize, manage, and visualize your drawing using multiple layers. You can add, remove, hide, or color-code layers to streamline your workflow and reduce visual clutter while working with complex designs. Parameters Add Layer: Create a new layer in the current drawing. Remove Layer: Delete the selected
Interactive Bridge Editing
Published October 10th, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Interactive Bridge Editing in Ibex allows you to quickly visualize, adjust, and manage bridges directly within the toolpath display. This feature makes it easy to fine-tune bridge positions, add or remove bridges, and verify their shape before cutting. Parameters Bridge Handles – Click and drag to reposition individual bridges. Right-Cli
Rectangle
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance The Rectangle tool creates rectangular shapes in the drawing. Rectangles can be created in two ways: By Two Corners — click two opposite corners to define the rectangle interactively. By Size — enter an exact Width and Height, choose an anchor corner, and place the rectangle with a single click. Rectangle corners can be created as Square
Advanced Toolpath Parameters
Published July 21st, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance These advanced parameters help fine-tune your toolpaths for profile operations, inlays, and part retention using bridges. By customizing widths, steps, and bridges (aka tabs), you can optimize cut quality, maintain part integrity, and streamline production. Parameters Widths Cut Width Specifies the additional width to cut on a profile pa
Polyline
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Draws a path made of connected straight line segments (and, optionally, arcs) by clicking a series of points in the drawing. A Polyline can combine Line and Arc segments in the same path. Parameters Parameter Description Segment type (Line / Arc) Chooses whether the next segment placed is a straight line or a curved arc. Point (coordinat
Fillet
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Rounds a sharp corner of a shape into a smooth curve of a chosen radius, or, with the Chamfer option, cuts it into a straight angled bevel instead. It can round one specific corner you point at, or, in Multiple Corners mode, round every qualifying corner on one or more selected shapes at once. Use it on a Single Corner or apply it to Mul
Trim
Published June 3rd, 2025 by Jacob Hartman
At a Glance Shortens a line or curve by cutting away the piece your cursor is over. As you move the mouse over the drawing, the segment nearest the cursor is highlighted along with a preview of what will remain. Parameters No on-screen options panel — it's operated entirely by hovering and clicking, with Shift changing its behavior. Overview Shorten
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