FreazyKam

Messages and what to do#

Where messages appear:

  • A failed Generate: in the form, above the button.
  • Job warnings: in the G-code review at export.
  • Import problems: at the top of the window.

Operations#

Message Cause Fix
Path is open — an outside profile needs a closed shape (or inside) Open path Close it, or use centerline
Path is open — a pocket needs a closed shape Open path Close it, or use a centerline profile
Path is open — a V-carve needs a closed shape Open path Close it, or use a centerline profile with the V-bit
Path is open — an inside/outside trochoidal cut needs a closed shape Open path Close it, or set the cut to centerline
Path is open — an inlay socket (or plug) needs a closed shape Open path Close it
Path has N of M subpaths open A stray open piece Close it or remove it
Pocket area is too small for the selected tool diameter Bit doesn't fit Smaller bit
Inlay socket is too small for the selected tool Bit doesn't fit Smaller bit
Pocket allowance collapsed the boundary Allowance too big Reduce it
Stepover too small Too many passes Raise stepover
Could not compute V-Carve medial axis Open or self-crossing shape Check in point edit; try Boolean Union
morph declined this shape, so auto generated it instead Strategy doesn't suit Fine as is, or Alt-click Generate
V-Carve requires a V-bit or taper tool Wrong tool type Pick a V-bit or taper
Photo V-Carve requires a V-bit tool Wrong tool type Pick a V-bit
3D Profile needs a ball nose, bull nose or taper tool Wrong tool type Pick one
Helical drilling needs an end mill — add one in the Tool Library No end mill Add one
Exceeds tool Max Z Deeper than the bit can cut Shallower, or longer bit
Peck drilling with an end mill — it must be centre-cutting to plunge End mill may not plunge Use a centre-cutting bit, or Helical (Circle)
Peck drilling with a ball nose / with a taper Rounded or cone-shaped bottom Use a drill for a flat-sided hole
Amber ring Something changed Open and Regenerate Toolpath
Red ring Generate failed Open it and read the message

Over-constrained#

Over-constrained in X: … Delete one.

Two constraints fight over one direction. Nothing moves. Delete one, or click an X/Y label to free that direction.

Nesting#

Message Fix
Nothing fits on the stock Smaller gap or margin, or bigger stock
…or turn off "Avoid other paths" The sheet is already full

Import#

Message Fix
SVG import failed — no usable paths Convert text to outlines
DXF import failed — no supported geometry Explode blocks
DXF 25.4× too big or small Wrong units chosen. Re-import

Export review warnings#

Warning Check
Failed or stale operation Regenerate it
Outside the stock / past table travel / Z travel Position and depth
Tool change or spindle command Your controller may ignore it
Chip load out of range Feeds and speeds
Spindle can't go slow enough Metal surface speed
Male plug doesn't match female socket Inlay settings

Wrong result#

Problem Likely cause
Part one tool radius too small Cut side centerline instead of outside
Part slightly off Stock allowance
Cut too deep by the stock thickness Z origin doesn't match how you zeroed
Cut in the wrong place XY origin doesn't match
Hole much deeper than expected Depth is from the start, not the stock top
Sim fine, cut wrong Setup: zero, clamping, tram, bit

Machine connection#

Symptom Fix
No answer from the relay Check the address and the relay
Relay window downloads a file v3: upload as 404.htm
Connect is ~2 s slower than before v4 with old 404.htm: upload freazyKam.html
Drops every few minutes Weak WiFi. Fix it
Line too long stops a job Line over 127 characters. Regenerate from FreazyKam
Pop-up blocked Allow pop-ups for FreazyKam

Still stuck#

  1. Undo (Ctrl+Z).
  2. Save, then reload the page.
  3. Keep the .fkam that shows the problem when you report it.