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dfx to gcode
« on: February 03, 2009, 09:39:25 AM »
first post to this site I have been trying to draw a part a connecting rod for example. I draw in cadstd pro or autosketch10 or I have bobcadv22 anyway I draw the part save as dfx file. export that to a code shark or predator or gsimple tried them all I get a error or the program
seats there like I did nothing. What step am I missing here, I am sure its me and I am leaving out a key part. thanks for any help art ??? ???

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Re: dfx to gcode
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2009, 09:54:10 AM »
If you post the dxf and dwg file, I will test it for you.

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KTM
Re: dfx to gcode
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2009, 10:20:08 AM »
here it is the real on is at home I am at work right now i did this one quick thank you very nice of you any help is great
Re: dfx to gcode
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2009, 10:30:57 AM »
if it works for you walk me though how and what you used and did I would be most greatful thanks art

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Re: dfx to gcode
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2009, 12:14:57 PM »
I opened it in lazycam and sheetcam - no problems, no errors.

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KTM
Re: dfx to gcode
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2009, 12:24:37 PM »
I loaded to lazy cam also and I see the chains how do I see the code in lazy cam it says saved as tap.file but where is that file and how do you read the gcode and then when I do that i export again to the machine softwear. sorry I not details. thanks art

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Re: dfx to gcode
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2009, 12:51:28 PM »
Hi, Art

You should be able to find it at C:\Mach3\Gcode, If you have Std. Install of LazyCam.

If you have Mach3 running, It should auto load it for you.

Chip
« Last Edit: February 03, 2009, 12:56:04 PM by Chip »
Re: dfx to gcode
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2009, 01:18:42 PM »
OK thanks I found it like you said but a few more stupid questions really new at this so bare with me. I still need to edit for motor on and speed
and motor off I have a maxnc15 other then spindle speed and on off I would then zero on the alum plate and run do I have that right. thanks for any advice I need it.
Re: dfx to gcode
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2009, 11:39:30 AM »
Hi, this is my first time posting on this forum and I am a cnc newb. Im trying to engrave some text using rhino cad to produce the text, lazycam to produce the g code and mach 3 as the controller. My problem is when I convert the dxf to g code and send it to mach most of the letters are missing or I will get one word out of three. Ive checked that the units are the same in all programs please help!!
Re: dfx to gcode
« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2010, 04:44:42 AM »
hello to all I'm new in cnc please help to convert may auto Cad drawing to g code