Well i thought id just add the final model , although basic to look at, i'm pleased with the dynamic aspect of it. I can change the overall dims and the key design aspects using the components options box, and I have assigned the components to different layers for selective viewing of different parts. Just one last thing! how to miter the ends of the plinth rails in such a way is will redraw correctly? The answer is probably the scale function but i haven't yet got a full grip on this control in the attributes fields. Please excuse the pace of learning... Dan Test box mk3.skp

For generating the Gcode you could use SketchUcam from http://www.phlatforum.com This allows you to place cutlines around your existing flat shapes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXlvPy7rB44

This has been fixed now and its even better than before , love the new orbiting..!

Yep changing the permissions on the plugin folder did the trick many thanks Box ! Just tried out the Flatten Vertices plugin , amazed ! I have all ways wanted to unfold cloth from sofa's to dxf could this be done? , there is software that can but i dont have 20K