How to get panels into VCarve Pro 7.5

[njhussey]

You can import a jpg file into most cad programs as a reference image and then on a different layer trace round the outline of the panel with lines, arcs etc. If you measure one straight edge of the template you can then scale your drawing after you've drawn it. I use this for converting old RC plane plans to CAD drawings...scan them in, trace round the lines, scale and then you're done...simples

[EddyCurrent]

@calibanman, how did it finally work out for you ?

[calibanman]

Hi EddyCurrent

I'd like to thank everybody for their contribution to my problem. I've drawn round the shapes in VCarve, turned the CNC machine into a plotter and made my adjustments with the node editing, then cut them out. Up to now everything seems OK.

So thanks again. But I warn you, I will most probably be back with a new set of problems in the near future.

[EddyCurrent]

Thanks for any help received , however small, as I am a complete novice at this

Sounds like you've become an expert in a very short space of time, spot on.

[Boyan Silyavski]

FYI and for the sake of knowledge :-) , good for small business and fast turnover.
http://www.logictracetocut.com/LogicTraceEssential.htm
http://carlsondesign.com/digitizers/t-bar-digitizer
http://www.fastcam.com/fastcopy.html