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V8 Gadgets
Drawing
These Gadgets create vectors or perform other drawing related tasks.
Modelling
The Gadgets in this section are modelling tools to be used with Aspire.
Toolpaths
These Gadgets create toolpaths or perform other toolpath related tasks.
Job / File Management
The Gadgets in this section are used to load or save files.
Drawing
Circle Resize
This gadget will resize all circles in the selection which match the specified diameter.
Fluter Gadget
This gadget will create vectors for a Fluted panel.
Gear Maker
This gadget will create vectors for gears. You can specify teeth, diametral pitch, angle and bore.
Spiral Creator
This gadget will create a spiral vector for gears. You can specify from a number of different spiral types.
Square Around
This gadget will create a rectangular vector around the currently selected vectors within a job
Tangents
This gadget will create vectors for the tangents between two circles.
Valance
This gadget will create vectors for a Valance, useful for cabinet makers.
Modelling
Regular Grid Importer
This gadget is used to convert a point cloud into a 3D component
Replace Below
This gadget is used to replace below a specified depth of a component.
Shopbot Probe Importer
This gadget can import toolpaths that the ShopBot Digitizing Probe creates when you scan an item.
Toolpaths
Apply Template To All Sheets Gadget
This gadget will apply a user selected toolpath template to all the sheets in the current job.
Chamfer
This gadget can be used to create the chamfered or bevelled edge effect without the need for special tools
Dado Toolpath Creator
This gadget creates dado (housing joint) toolpaths from pre-selected rectangular vectors
Dogbone
This gadget will detect and create potential places for Dogbone fillets, Useful for concealed joints
Dovetail
This gadget can be used to create toolpaths for creating dovetail joints without specialist tools.
Half Toner
This gadget can be used to create some stunning halftone effects from your home photo collection.
Turned Profile
The Turned Profile Gadget creates a 3D turned profile toolpath from a simple 2D cross section vector.
Job / File Management
Job Backup Gadget Suite
This gadget provides different methods of backing up your work