Annette,
I don't know how well Lazycam will import files other than a dxf. If you want, post a few and i wil try them out.
Yes, the idea is what you import is what you will cut. Part of the intent of Tutorial #1 and Section 5 was to show that if the exported information
is logicaly prepared in the way you want to machine something it will be easier to use LC. For engraving / line art you may may deliberately want
to machine a portion of the file differently and organizing before export saves you time in that reguard.
Yes LC is an importer. You should not us it as a drawing program.
it would be great if I had a step by step guide
For what LC or MACH?
For LC i would recomend just doing the tutorials. How to setup Mach is a different story and start by reading the Mach Mill manual and watching the videos, you need to go through the learning curve.
Just post when you get stuck and folks will help you out.
RICH