dfx to gcode

[artrans]

first post to this site I have been trying to draw a part a connecting rod for example. I draw in cadstd pro or autosketch10 or I have bobcadv22 anyway I draw the part save as dfx file. export that to a code shark or predator or gsimple tried them all I get a error or the program
seats there like I did nothing. What step am I missing here, I am sure its me and I am leaving out a key part. thanks for any help art

[KTM]

If you post the dxf and dwg file, I will test it for you.

Regards

KTM

[artrans]

here it is the real on is at home I am at work right now i did this one quick thank you very nice of you any help is great

[artrans]

if it works for you walk me though how and what you used and did I would be most greatful thanks art

[KTM]

I opened it in lazycam and sheetcam - no problems, no errors.

Regards

KTM

[artrans]

I loaded to lazy cam also and I see the chains how do I see the code in lazy cam it says saved as tap.file but where is that file and how do you read the gcode and then when I do that i export again to the machine softwear. sorry I not details. thanks art

[Chip]

Hi, Art

You should be able to find it at C:\Mach3\Gcode, If you have Std. Install of LazyCam.

If you have Mach3 running, It should auto load it for you.

Chip

[artrans]

OK thanks I found it like you said but a few more stupid questions really new at this so bare with me. I still need to edit for motor on and speed
and motor off I have a maxnc15 other then spindle speed and on off I would then zero on the alum plate and run do I have that right. thanks for any advice I need it.

[mctroots1]

Hi, this is my first time posting on this forum and I am a cnc newb. Im trying to engrave some text using rhino cad to produce the text, lazycam to produce the g code and mach 3 as the controller. My problem is when I convert the dxf to g code and send it to mach most of the letters are missing or I will get one word out of three. Ive checked that the units are the same in all programs please help!!

[cnc_freshmen]

hello to all I'm new in cnc please help to convert may auto Cad drawing to g code