Hello everyone,
I dont have any experience in this world of cnc, but im working hard to make my first steps!
I want to import do LC a DXF a 3D outline. The problem is when i open in LazyCam the shape appears flat in a bidimensional form.
Can anyone help me? (give me some lights)?

Thanks.

LazyCAM is for 2D files only.

You could always hand code the outline to have the cutter follow the outline.
In some cases you may be able to modify LC's code.

Simple examlple of a rectangle having a raised rounded edge on one side.
N10 (File Name = 45UP on Wednesday, April 28, 2010)
N20 (Default Mill Post)
N40 G0  X0.0 Y0.0 Z0.0
N60  G1 Y1.0000 F10.0
N70 G1  X1.00
N 75 G91
N80 G2 X0.5 Y-.5 R .5 Z.3535
N82 G01 X 0.0 Y0.0
N85 G2 X-.5 Y-0.5 R.5 Z-.3535
N90 G01 X-1.0
N140 M30

Good Morning!
Here's my AutoCAD (2011 Trial version) to LC problem. Drew the part in LC tutorial #1 in layers/colors/names suggested. When I sent the DXF file to LC, only some layers copied with the correct names. Other layers got added into the named layers as chains.    After the better part of a week, I figured it was time to ask if anyone knows what I'm doing wrong?

Thanks!
Bob (new to all of this !!)

Bob,
Can you attached the dwg and also the dxf of it and i will have a look. I don't have Autocad 2011 so not sure just what dxf versions are available from it.
Rich

Rich,
Thanks for quick reply. However, it seems it's like a tooth ache. Once you call the dentist, the toothache goes away. I believe I just figured it out! As usual, it was ME!!
Havin' a ball learning it though!!
Bob