Simple Addition to Surfacing option that allow me to add a Grid

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I just used, the Surfacing option in G Sender and I like it, its so simple.

I then had a clever idea of using the same feature to add an alignment grid after surfacing, I specified that I was using a really large diameter bit (50mm), but used a vgroove bit in instead. Then by selecting the zig zag surfacing selection it nicely carved horizontal evenly spaced lines into my surface board. It was after that I discovered that there is no Vertical Zig Zag cut option :-(. Would be nice if they added a Vertical Zig Zag option and that would allow the creation of a vertical alignment grids, without having to create a whole new function just to do grids. (Or have a grid button, that would ask for spacing and depth and do both vertical and Horizontal) :slight_smile:

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Welcome to the group Bill.

This can already be done. There is a ‘Flip Cut Direction’ toggle.

horizontal
horizontal1278×1405 190 KB

vertical
vertical1278×1405 171 KB

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Oh Wow! Thanks for the info. I saw that and stupidly assumed it was reversing the direction rather than rotating it 90 degrees. I will definitely use this the next time I need to resurface, as its so easy. After the resurface I just change the Bit size and regen the gcode for horizontal lines and repeat for verticals.

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@TechnoBill As @_Michael has addressed your suggestion, I will close the topic. Grid well.