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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => LazyCam (Beta) => Topic started by: zapata77 on April 28, 2010, 05:44:14 AM
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Hello everyone,
I dont have any experience in this world of cnc, but im working hard to make my first steps! :)
I want to import do LC a DXF a 3D outline. The problem is when i open in LazyCam the shape appears flat in a bidimensional form.
Can anyone help me? (give me some lights)?
Thanks.
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LazyCAM is for 2D files only.
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You could always hand code the outline to have the cutter follow the outline.
In some cases you may be able to modify LC's code.
Simple examlple of a rectangle having a raised rounded edge on one side.
N10 (File Name = 45UP on Wednesday, April 28, 2010)
N20 (Default Mill Post)
N40 G0 X0.0 Y0.0 Z0.0
N60 G1 Y1.0000 F10.0
N70 G1 X1.00
N 75 G91
N80 G2 X0.5 Y-.5 R .5 Z.3535
N82 G01 X 0.0 Y0.0
N85 G2 X-.5 Y-0.5 R.5 Z-.3535
N90 G01 X-1.0
N140 M30
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Good Morning!
Here's my AutoCAD (2011 Trial version) to LC problem. Drew the part in LC tutorial #1 in layers/colors/names suggested. When I sent the DXF file to LC, only some layers copied with the correct names. Other layers got added into the named layers as chains. ??? After the better part of a week, I figured it was time to ask if anyone knows what I'm doing wrong?
Thanks!
Bob (new to all of this !!)
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Bob,
Can you attached the dwg and also the dxf of it and i will have a look. I don't have Autocad 2011 so not sure just what dxf versions are available from it.
Rich
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Rich,
Thanks for quick reply. However, it seems it's like a tooth ache. Once you call the dentist, the toothache goes away. I believe I just figured it out! As usual, it was ME!!
Havin' a ball learning it though!!
Bob