Opening a New Board
Listen below are descriptions for the tools in the FILE menu:
File -> Opens File menu
New -> Open a new board from the drop down menu of stock designs
Open -> Open an existing file that has been saved to your computer
Open OSX Native -> An alternate file searching folder for Mac users. Use the same way as the Open box
Recent Files -> Search for recently opened CAD files
Board Manager -> The Board Manager is used to organize your catalog of shapes. Use this tool like an open catalog to bounce between files and organize your quiver of designs
Ghost board -> The Ghost Board feature is used to image an existing file over a new file. This tool can be used to compare shapes and blend one design into another
Image board -> Place an existing board image in the background of your design to match an existing outline or profile
To set tail: Hold "t" and click on the tail of the image
To set nose: Hold "n" and click on the nose of the image
Save -> Save your file without renaming
Save and Reload -> Save a version of your design and reload to continue working
Save As -> Save your file by renaming and selecting where to store file at
Make a BRX file -> Encrypt your designs with a password. Send secure files to be cut/reviewed with no access to the design information or the ability to save or alter the design
Print ->
Print Board Info Page -> Print board information page for managerial purposes
Make PDF -> Generate a board information page that can be sent to customers. Ability to add your logo included
Print full sized slices -> Print cross section slices
Print Outline full sized -> Print design outline to template a handshape
Print profile full sized -> Print a cross profile of your design to match the rocker of your blank
Demo Video: AkuShaper Outline Templating
Import -> Import an outline, profile, or slice into an existing design. This tool will combine the outline of an existing shape into the design of a new board. Example:
Export -> Export a copy of your outline, profile, or slice. We also offer file export options in STL, OBJ, and PDF format.
Exit -> Close and exit the program
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