COMPLETELY DUMBFOUNDED: Simple Bevel in 2D Contour

[Kampfzentrum]

So I got this simple part, just need to machine a bevel on it. I go into Contour, select the geometry path (seen in image); in Depth Cuts choose a .030" stepdown, check Tapered Walls (w/ angle of 63.4), Step Down, etc. Linking Parameters set, etc.

Upon regen it tells me Cutter Compensation Not Successful. After so much I give up. I WILL generate a tool path if the angle is less than 15 degrees, but anything over that it will not do anything.

What am I missing?

[CEMENTHEAD]

Move the drive geom to "top of stock"  its stepping down at the angle from where the geometry exists. (at that angle it would be non-existent before it even reached the part)

[Kampfzentrum]

2 minutes ago, CEMENTHEAD said:

Move the drive geom to "top of stock"  its stepping down at the angle from where the geometry exists. (at that angle it would be non-existent before it even reached the part)

Where is that parameter? I don't see where that would be changed, it's just a 2D Contour.

[crazy^millman]

9 minutes ago, Kampfzentrum said:

Where is that parameter? I don't see where that would be changed, it's just a 2D Contour.

There is no parameter you pick the geometry and change you approach is what is being state from me reading it. What kind of a tool are you using here that would help a lot.

[Colin Gilchrist]

Move your "chain" to the top of the stock. (move it down to where the top of the part "actually" is.)

[Kampfzentrum]

Well isn't that just a dandy...

Thanks Colin (and everyone who responded), I moved the geometry for the toolpath down to the part and VIOLA! It generated. I really didn't think that 2D toolpaths even looked at the part, but somehow it is related. I need to get an orthodox education in this stuff.

I just want to say I really appreciate the help I've gotten on here. It's saved my butt a few times - like now.