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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: biffo on November 22, 2008, 06:34:07 AM

Title: DXF import into Lazycam
Post by: biffo on November 22, 2008, 06:34:07 AM

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Hi All
I am using Autocad 2005 but when I run lazycam and import the dxf file I get a blank screen with the message no project loaded and no entities found any ideas as to what I am doing wrong

Title: Re: DXF import into Lazycam
Post by: BobsShop on November 22, 2008, 07:57:52 AM

Biffo - You need to close the AutoCad DXF file before trying to import it.  LC does not give you any warning saying the file is being used by another program, but that is probably your problem.

Bob @ BobsShop - Drawing and cutting

Title: Re: DXF import into Lazycam
Post by: ger21 on November 22, 2008, 08:09:24 AM

Also, make sure you save as v12 .dxf

Title: Re: DXF import into Lazycam
Post by: johnrc101 on January 04, 2009, 03:54:20 PM

Hi,

i read your comments with interest as I have just experienced the same issues. However, I seem to have the added complication the when importing from LC Mach 3 only displays about a third of the elipse image I'm trying to cut. Any ideas?

Regards

John

Title: Re: DXF import into Lazycam
Post by: BobsShop on January 04, 2009, 08:28:01 PM

Can't remember having that problem.  If you want to shoot me a copy of your dxf I will see what it does here.

Bob@BobsShop

Title: Re: DXF import into Lazycam
Post by: lokey on March 23, 2009, 07:46:46 PM

Hi, I am using LamCam with TruboCad and I had the same problem. I was able to solve the problem by drawing in model space, setting a origin, and then saving the drawing as a ..dxf file.  Best Regards