Working with STL files

[csmg]

Greetings,

For whatever reason, I typically don't work with STL files.  I have had my machine for many years now and I decided to work with an STL file.  I am not sure what I am doing incorrectly, but I will try to explain. 

Jobsetup: Single Sided, 1" thick, Z Zero Position Material Surface, Datum Position, Center.  Thats all good.

What happens is the bottom of the STL is on the bottom of the material.  Obviously, I need to have some board left over. 

Shape Height .5

Base Height .125

I have to create a pocket to remove the excess material which I expect.

What I am hopeful to accomplish is having .25" on the bottom after the STL is cut. 

Again, it has been so long since I ran an STL that I am missing a few steps I am sure.  I have watched quite a number of youtube videos but I haven't seen any addressing the thickness on the board when completed.

Perhaps I am over thinking this.

Thanks for any feedback.

I can send the file if somone would like to play. I would rather not push it out to the public because its for a friend and one of.

Oh, this is a AR8 Pro.

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[toddd]

Hi, if you go to the tool path tab and then material setup you can adjust the height of the model and or its position in your material

[gerry]

...that is if he is using Vcarve. Completely left the name of the app out.

[ty]

You might be able to add a zero plane at .25" and keep them merged or add them, that might help.

[csmg]

Gentlemen,
I was able to change the Gap above model to 0.00 ad that was the issue. Its time to start working with the STL files again.
I truly appreciate your input and guidance.