Re: CAM in Polar format

Fred, what I'm trying to do is take a CAD drawing and create code that will output the length of the vector to one axis and the
relitive change in angle between that vector and the next vector in the chain to the second axis. Both axis will definately be
incrimental moves.

Jay Hayes
Weston,WV

Fred Smith wrote:

> From: "Fred Smith" <imserv@...>
>
> > From: Jay Hayes <xmas4lites@...>
> >
> > I need to convert a simple 2D .dxf CAD drawing of a tool path to a
> > machine code in a Polar format, of the Vector distance and relative
> > angular Direction. I can manually write the code or manually extrapolate
> > the information from the verification functions in Bobcad, but i'm
> > looking to generate a post processed code automatically.
> >
>
> Tell us a little more Jay. It's not clear if you want to actually program
> in Polar coordinates, meaning R-Theta type annotation, or something else.
> What are you trying to program, what machine/control, are you sure you want
> Relative angular direction or Absolute? What is your orientation to the
> axes? Bobcad 17 has some very limited rotary translation capabilities and
> may be able to get the answers you need.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Fred Smith
> IMService
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