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VCarve & OpenBuild file saving

Discussion in 'OpenBuilds Forum Help' started by Rich79, Jan 24, 2025.

  1. Rich79

    Rich79 New
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    Newbie here.
    I have Vcarve Desktop and a OpenBuilds 1010.
    I design a project and create toolpaths.
    I save the OpenBuilds Processor.
    This creates a file that cant be opened backup in Vcarve.
    Or am I skipping something? I have a few files that i would like to edit some things

    Thank You!!
    Rich h
     
  2. Alex Chambers

    Alex Chambers Master
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    The post processor creates a g-code file from your toolpaths that is compatible with the BlackBox controller. It is not a Vcarve file. To save a Vcarve file you need the usual menu option at the top left of the Vcarve screen.
    Saving the Vcarve file and saving the g-code files from your toolpaths are two separate actions.

    Alex.
     
  3. Giarc

    Giarc OpenBuilds Team
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    When you close a Vcave file, it will not close without asking you if you want to save the file. It may be that your Vectric CRV file (.crv) was saved somewhere you were not expecting it, unless you told it you did not want to save it. If you are having trouble finding them on your computer, open a new file and try to save it. It will most likely be directed to the folder on your computer that the others were last sent to. Make note of that then move those files to where you want them.
     
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  4. Rich79

    Rich79 New
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    Thank You for clearing that up.
    I understand it now.
     

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