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LazyCam (Beta) / Re: PCB dxf conversion problem
« on: October 10, 2008, 08:26:28 PM »
Almaz,
Took a look at the DXF in two different CAD programs. I could probably redraw it quicker for a better DXF import into Lazycam. I say that, only in light that Lazcam would generate outline profile cuts ( i never did a PCB so excuse the lack of knowledge). There are lines, fill / cross hatching, extra liines, unconnected segments, you name it in the DXF.
BTW, the linestrings in CAD are not boxes but actually closed shapes if you get rid of the cross hatching boxes. I can't speak for the programs you mention, but will say, that all programs do not DXF out and import equaly.
So no answer specificaly to your programs, but suggest you may check and see if there are some settings for DXF'ing the file out of those programs for an improved import to lazycam.
Take a look at Dave's recomended topic link as there is some specific info in there for PCB gcode file generataion.
RICH
Took a look at the DXF in two different CAD programs. I could probably redraw it quicker for a better DXF import into Lazycam. I say that, only in light that Lazcam would generate outline profile cuts ( i never did a PCB so excuse the lack of knowledge). There are lines, fill / cross hatching, extra liines, unconnected segments, you name it in the DXF.
BTW, the linestrings in CAD are not boxes but actually closed shapes if you get rid of the cross hatching boxes. I can't speak for the programs you mention, but will say, that all programs do not DXF out and import equaly.
So no answer specificaly to your programs, but suggest you may check and see if there are some settings for DXF'ing the file out of those programs for an improved import to lazycam.
Take a look at Dave's recomended topic link as there is some specific info in there for PCB gcode file generataion.
RICH