Importing new geometry in existing MCX file

[honeybunches]

I am messing with an old program where I want to add new geometry into the existing file to simplify life. I need the import to either land in the proper position OR discover the means to adjust the geom location relative to the rest of the programmed path origins.

 

Probably super simple but thought I would ask before attempting to save hair loss.

[Code_Breaker]

If it is JUST geometry, use File ==> File/Merge ...

 

If it is toolpath AND geometry, first EXPORT toolpath from Operation Manager (saving with geometry), then IMPORT into operation Manager ...

 

HTH

[honeybunches]

This will just be geom and I will create the paths once imported. How would you go about getting the placement correct and or adjusting that once imported? Will this just be dependent on aligning the world coord of the CAD system and MC?

[McLaren]

I would make sure the imported geometry was on an unused level before I imported it. Then once it was imported: XForm/Translate/All/Level

[Toonz]

Use the File/Merge as mentioned above. Then before you "check out" of the command look to the left end of the ribbon bar. There you will see a white arrow. Clicking the arrow will allow you to select a new origin position for the import geometry. Then you can move it to new position and/or levels without too much confusion.

[kazmir44]

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I would make sure the imported geometry was on an unused level before I imported it.

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my thoughts exactly.