Re: Optimizing cutting paths - The proof

Hi Chris,

Yeah, I have to agree!

John has posted new files, all DXF/CCD's work fine now! Now that I
think of it, if the DXF's were skewed like the CCD I tried, that would
probably be why programs didn't like them, but they "looked" complete.
ZIP's ARE a more secure way of exchanging files.

Alan KM6VV
P.S. Another thanks to John!


Chris Luebke wrote:

>
> Alan Marconett KM6VV wrote:
>
> (snippy snip snip)
>
> I would like to
>
> > understand the file exchange problems!
>
> I dont think that it will ever be possible to figure out DXF file transfers. I
> have found that there are always bumps in the road with the format. Always will
> be. I have even exported a DXF file from various proggies that couldn't even
> import their own rendition of the same file !
>
> I do know that some browsers and e-mail proggies will display a DXF file right
> "inline" with any other part of the message, causing something to go awry with
> the format of a DXF file. I had the same with Vector and a different file from
> a friend. He Zipped it, it Worked.
>
> If it is Zipped up first, it ends up like a legit attachment. Unzip it, save it
> and import or merge it, THEN it works.......... Well, as well as DXF files work
> anyhow !
>
> I will say that so far Vector has done a very good job sorting out dupes and
> such. The Reorganize command is excellent !
>
> Too bad there will probably NEVER be a format one can rely on. Too many "new"
> methods, too many copyright issues, too many lawyers and too much "cad
> politics". We keep spending money, but we will always lose..............
>
> Chris L