Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] G-code problem

Hi Jerry,

OOPS! I must be getting confused again! My apologies to Fred and Al!
Yes, it makes sense that we can import .DXF's! What was I thinking (I
normally run the CAD/CAM vers)! I was thinking of Gcode imports, THEY
don't "cut and paste" over to the drawing side in CAD-only.

Hope I didn't confuse anyone! Thanks for catching my error Jerry!

Don't know how COMPLEX a DXF is "importable" (word?) to Vector. I am
examining another program that thinks some of the objects in the DXF
file I created are on another layer. but I haven't been able to get the
object on the proper layer. Anyone know of a good .DXF spec?


Alan, KM6VV
Boy is my face red! :}



Carol & Jerry Jankura wrote:

>
> I've been able to import DXF files made with Intellicad-2001 into the "OEM"
> version of VectorCAD. Is this one of Fred's "gifts" to the group?
>
> | -----Original Message-----
> | From: Alan Marconett KM6VV [mailto:KM6VV@...]
> | Sent: Monday, July 30, 2001 1:55 PM
> | To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> | Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] G-code problem
> |
> |
> | Hi Al,
> |
> | Vector CAD/CAM can import DXF's, but not the CAD-only vers. If you have
> | a simple file with polylines, and possibly another one with splines, I
> | or someone could try an import into Vector CAD/CAM and let you know how
> | it goes (I seem to be digging into DXF's at the moment)!
> |
> | To learn Vector, follow all the examples in the fine manual (print it
> | out if you need to), and get the feel for how each line is a vector,
> | I.E., has direction as well as a pair of endpoints. Kinda like thinking
> | of your "cuts" as you go along. I enjoy it!
> |
> | Alan KM6VV
> | (Amateur CNC Machinist)
> |
> |
> | alenz@... wrote:
> | >
> | > I have a part that includes a splined line. Ace converter will not
> | > read polylines or splines. And I just found out that Autocad will
> | > not explode splines. Can the spline be converted to a polyline
> | > and then exploded? (Not that I know of) Or what is the work around
> | > for this? I do have the raw data that created the spline. Also have
> | > Vector (took advantage of Fred's offer), but haven't invested the
> | > time to learn how to use it yet. (It's very different from any CAD
> | > package that I have any experience with). If it will do what I
> | > want, however, it will certainly be worth it!
> | >
> | > Thanks for any help,
> | > Al
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