I have a couple parts im trying to nest on a sheet of foam...when mastercam lays it out it contours all the parts but only cuts out the original two and not all. can anyone help?

Thanks that worked like a charm

My skill in mastercam is very limited. I have an .iges file that I need to machine into wood. I can import the file but can't orientate it into a position that my xyz is on top. When I create my stock the part is runs across and through the stock Can I fix this?..if so any help is appreciated...I know this us a very basic issue for most but I'm struggling with this.

canoe center stay 36 long.SLDPRT here is the solidworks drawing of the part im trying to build

im trying to create tool paths for a yoke..the materials are either ash or cherry. i import the part from a solidworks file. when it opens in solidworks i cant set the stock properly and the grid is on a plane i cant work with. can someone please help me get started on this ive attached a picture of what i get when it opens. notice the grid. i need that on top to create toolpaths to mill the piece. Please help!!!!!!

Lol..that was correct. Coincidentally it is a rudder for a boat

says im not permitted to upload this kind of file..send me a private message and ill give you my email

I'm having trouble creating surfaces to select for machining of a part from an stl file. I can import the image but can't select surfaces. I'm using x5. Any help is greatly appreciated.