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

Thanks Chris, but if you can remember, Ability HPGL controller software is
set-up for arcs, it fact, it has arc parameters for speed, ect. I am not
sure why then, the company that sells it hasn't a clue on how to get plt arc
type drivers, instead of small segments lines as arcs, they use AA, AR type
commands.

Do you know of any reasonable priced G code controller software? It can
work in DOS, but can't cost an arm and a leg!

Thanks,
RC

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From: Chris L <datac@...>
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Subject: 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
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> RC wrote:
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> > 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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