Single Object Setup
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First change workspace to the "Manufacturing" workspace. Click the "Design" workspace and choose "Manufacture".
Then click "Setup".
Then press "Model" and select the components you are working with.
In the top of the setup panel, click "Stock," then choose "Add stock to all sides" and enter the extra material you have on each side — typically 20 mm to each side as a minimum. This extra stock material will allow for space to screw or nail the stock material in place. In this case there is an extra 30 mm to each side. Set both the stock +/- Z to 0. The dimensions in "Stock Dimensions" should now match your piece of stock material.
Set the stock point (zero-point) by clicking on "Setup" and selecting "Box Point."
The zero point should be in the bottom of the far corner. The longest side should be oriented along the x-axis. Rotate your component in the Design workspace if you want to orient the component in another orientation.
Now we are ready to define the toolpaths of your project. Click the link below to continue the guide.