Creating vector fillets

To convert a sharp corner into a filleted corner:

1. Select the vector in which you want to insert filleted corners.
2. Select Vector > Fillet or click the Fillet Vectors button. The Tool Settings: Fillet Vectors panel is displayed.
3. Select Fillet arc.
4. In the Fillet Radius box, enter the radius of the arc you want to insert.
5. Move the cursor over a corner in the selected vector, and then click to insert the fillet.

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To close an open vector with extended spans:

1. Select the vector in which you want to insert filleted corners.
2. Select Vector > Fillet or click the Fillet Vectors button. The Tool Settings: Fillet Vectors panel is displayed.
3. Select Extend/trim line to intersection.
4. Select the first span of the open vector. The icon is displayed on the selected span.
5. Select the second span. ArtCAM extends the two spans until the two nodes meet.

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To close an open vector with a fillet:

1. Select the vector that you want to close with a fillet.
2. Select Vector > Fillet or click the Fillet Vectors button. The Tool Settings: Fillet Vectors panel is displayed.
3. Select Insert Fillet.
4. In the Fillet Radius box, specify the radius of the fillet with which you want to close the vector. The wider the radius, the shorter the extended spans.
5. Select the first span of the open vector. The icon is displayed on the selected span.
6. Select the second span. ArtCAM extends the two spans until they are close enough to be joined with a fillet of the specified radius.

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