Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] pro/desktop esxpress DXF export - any use?

Pete,
Be sure all objects are only lines, arcs, points or circles.
Many gcode convertors (read the directions) ignore splines, polylines,
ellipses, etc, etc. Also be careful of layers. Some do not see layer 0.
Ace Converter at Yeager Automation does a good job. (free)
http://www.yeagerautomation.com/
RichD

Peter Harrison wrote:

>
> I recently grabbed a copy of pro/Desktop Express and played with it
> some. I like it - especially the price.
>
> So now I come to design a part and want to have it machined at work. The
> guys there say - create a DXF file of the part. Create a drawing looking
> down onto the part at the face to be milled (it has a recess and five
> holes to mill out).
>
> I have spend several hours tonight with as many demo bits of software I
> can get my hands on and I cant get a DXF file out of pro/Desktop that
> any of them can read and turn into G codes. Now I know that DXF is a
> very moveable goal with any number of variations but this is just daft.
>
> I am not sure what software they use at work but I will eventually want
> to do this stuff at home and none of the affordable stuff seems to be
> working for me here.
>
> Can pro/Desktop do what I want or should I toss it? How do I know what
> type of DXF file is right? Are there any alternatives - such as IGES?
> Should I just give up and buy a new hacksaw and a set of files?
>
> Tired, fed up, going to bed. Please help :)
>
> Pete
> Peter Harrison
> http://micromouse.cannock.ac.uk/