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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: Jim on November 05, 2006, 12:12:44 PM

Title: Trying to import JPG
Post by: Jim on November 05, 2006, 12:12:44 PM

I have Mach3 installed on a PC with 2GB of RAM running XP Pro. I have been trying to import some relatively small jpgs to attempt engraving.  I have resized the jpgs down to 2" X 1.333" at a 72 dpi size.  I used dot diffusion and have depths running between .001 and .006 with a 60 degree engraving bit. After 10 minutes or so, I get a Mach3 not responding message. Has anybody had any success in importing jpgs? Suggested settings?

Title: Re: Trying to import JPG
Post by: Chip on November 05, 2006, 12:24:13 PM

Hi, Jim

What version are you using, Mach3R2.0.008 has LazyCam it, imports Jpgs I think, haven't used it much.

Hope this Helps, Chip

Title: Re: Trying to import JPG
Post by: Jim on November 05, 2006, 04:58:39 PM

Actually, your reply provided no help whatsoever. During the conversion process is where it dies.

Title: Re: Trying to import JPG
Post by: Hood on November 05, 2006, 05:04:38 PM

Are you using the old Import function or are you using LazyCAM?
Hood

Title: Re: Trying to import JPG
Post by: Chip on November 05, 2006, 05:16:56 PM

Hi Jim

Actually, your reply provided no help whatsoever, for us to Help, Mach3 about 50 versions.

Thank's Chip

Title: Re: Trying to import JPG
Post by: Jim on November 05, 2006, 05:29:11 PM

I'm using Mach3 that I bought about 2 months ago. The "about" dropdown indicats a 1.********* engine version #. The Mach3 doesn't seem to report whar version or build level.  I'm going to the >file>Import HPGL/BMP/JPG path, where a Mach1Filter dialog box pops up and asks me to "Select type of Import"  HPGL or JPG/BMP  Portions of thsi product yada yada

Where is
Lazy Cam???

Title: Re: Trying to import JPG
Post by: Chip on November 05, 2006, 05:59:25 PM

Hi, Jim

Mach3R2.0.008 has LazyCam, it's also a stand alone Gcode generater, I think you can download it separately now, it's in the download section above, It has it's own Icon..

To see what ver. of Mach your using, Help- About- ver #

Give it a try, put it in your Mach3 folder.

Hope this Helps, Chip

Title: Re: Trying to import JPG
Post by: Jim on November 05, 2006, 06:40:38 PM

Mmmmmm,  No LazyCam under my file menu, no "To see what ver. of Mach your using, Help- About- ver #" either. Only Mach Engine display is Version R1.84.001 and my name in the license box.  Maybe I need to download a more current version. 50 versions is a little over the top.

Title: Re: Trying to import JPG
Post by: Chip on November 05, 2006, 07:23:43 PM

Hi, Jim

Sorry, under downloads above, you have Mach3184.001, download ver Mach3R2.0.008 above.

Thanks chip