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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: ViaCad

« on: December 05, 2008, 08:28:46 AM »

Thanks Sam!

I've been spending a lot of time with the program. Trying different things, writing stuff down, just as suggested.

I'm moving forward.

Thanks Again for the help fellas!

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: ViaCad

« on: December 03, 2008, 07:27:41 PM »

Thanks!!!

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: ViaCad

« on: December 03, 2008, 06:08:33 AM »

Keep in mind that polygonal lines are segmented. This may or may not be of any concern to you. If you have a profile with curves, segmented arcs are not ideal.

That appears to be something I ran into last night. Not sure what to do about it...but I'm not giving up. Always seems to be an answer or solution, just have to find it.

I noticed in one place where the polyline changed into about 75 bits of information in a place the size of a pencil eraser and adout the same rate of curvature if one was to 1/4 it.

Anyone got a suggestion to reduce this? 

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: ViaCad

« on: December 02, 2008, 09:30:16 AM »

Gentlemen, the problem has been solved! It was as simple as converting the splined curvature to polyline!!

I say simple...it kept me awake last night!!

I can't express how happy I am!!

Thanks to all of you that responded to my post! There was a lesson learned in each and every post here for me!

Thanks Again!

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: ViaCad

« on: December 01, 2008, 02:38:02 PM »

Thank You Chip!

Yeah, I contacted ViaCad about the curvature turning to lines. I was told that I would have to go with Shark FX @ $1795 to avoid that....WAY to steep for a hobby...being all I need is something that can do a few curves in 2D...

So, I'm going to have to search for something else....I'm sure the $100 I wasted on the ViaCad and time spent to learn what I did won't be the last in this journey..

SO, does anyone have a suggestion where I may look to find a program that will do 2D with curves and work with Mach3 Lazycam Turn? Really don't need anything high end, just do what the above files show, w/a few curves. The files posted is as complicated as I have need for. No milling, just lathe in mind.  Nothing more. I won't be designing transmissions for a dump truck....

Fellas, I really appreciate your time! It means more to me than you know!

Thanks!

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: ViaCad

« on: December 01, 2008, 08:03:09 AM »

Thank you Chip!

I see what I done wrong, I'm still adding too much 3D info. Need only the outside demensions. Was very suprised to see the text box show up in my referance points 1/2/3 I added to try and explain where the curvature lines should be and show on my end. I need to spend more time finding out why this is...and what to do about it.

Thank You again Gentlemen! Thank You!

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: ViaCad

« on: November 30, 2008, 10:20:41 PM »

Thanks Rich!

Already downloaded the manual there. Benn going over it...think I'm trying to take too much info in this old head to quick....

Really think those additional lines added will be a problem? Really something that I need....

Thanks Again!

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: ViaCad

« on: November 30, 2008, 07:38:21 PM »

Went back and done a 2D...

Now when I load up to lazycam, my curvature lines between points 1/2/3 straighten out.

I'm in trail version of Mach, is this the reason? OR, do I need to go back to ViaCad...?

Thanks!!

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: ViaCad

« on: November 28, 2008, 09:20:31 PM »

THANK YOU!

I've always had the tendency to over complicate things....HA!

This new venture is really making me use my noggin for a change....

Thanks Gentlemen!

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: ViaCad

« on: November 28, 2008, 08:08:05 PM »

Thanks Rich! I went back and made the file DXF. Still won't load. I get a message saying program not responging, send error report...

Wouldn't be suprised if the problem goes back to cad, being I'm still learning that too!

Thanks!