Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Indexer LPT..........true plt arcs???

I am pretty sure that if you use any hpgl file and "import" it in Indexer, Indexer will convert it to short lines anyhow. That's what I recall it doing anyhow.......

The only program I know of that would send out actual Arc commands directly in the Indexer Language is Cadlink's Signlab. It's no Cad program by any means, just a "graphics" application much like Corel draw. You can import DXF's for those indepth projects and just use Signlab to create all toolpath geometry.

It's been a while since I have been down that road but as far as I remember, checking the "Use Arcs" box when creating a toolpath did it in Indexer Arc "tounge". I would have to reload the Indexer Driver and re-live that a bit. Let me know if you need more info.

Cadlink, www.cadlink.com, used to sell (not sure if they do now) a cutback version with full router support. It was limited to a 20"X 30" work area. It costed $795 in the area of version 4.95.

Chris L

RC wrote:

> Does anyone have experience with the Indexer LPT, the question I have is with the PLT files used in the program, if created in Corel Draw!, arcs are short lines, creating rough circles and arcs........... does anyone know of a conversion program, the changes the code to true arcs in the PLT language? Or a reasonable priced cad program, that has the PLT filter as an export, that uses true arcs?
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