Re: Newbie CAD CAM question!

Thanks to all that replied.
The advice you shared was most welcome :-)

Now comes the burning question!
Are there any gnu / shareware CAD/CAM packages available as I am on a
tight buget.
Some of the packages already metioned apear to cost $$$$

TIA
Steve G.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "lathelathe1" <sme@p...> wrote:
> Hello Group,
>
> I am a little confused!
>
> When using a cad program such as AutoCad2002 how does the process
> flow to finished milled product.
>
> What format does one use DWG DXF?
> How do these files get converted to GCODE to be used by EMC?
> I can understand the XY plot but where does Z info come from when
> designing in 2D?
>
> Sorry for my ignorance ;-)
>
> Steve G