Re: code generation?

Thank you Fred, that seemed to work [in demo-version simulation mode].
Would you contact me offlist about Vector please?

Lurch

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Smith" <imserv@v...> wrote:
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Brian Sherwood" <lurch@t...>
> wrote:
> > Hi again to all--
> > Been playing wiht a couple demo software packages while waiting for
> my
> > CNC mill to arrive...all I can say is ouch!...
> >
> > Well, ok...I got my layout for the first piece saved as a
> AutoCAD .dwg
> > [and also as a .dxf]...it's milling a design into the face of the
> > workpiece, all one depth, basically 2-D work. The AutoCAD is all
> > linework, no more.
>
> > Tried the DeskCNC demo...it only allows me to select the two parts
> > that SuperCAM blows up.
>
> In DeskCNC, after you select the geometry, try "Toolpaths". Contour
> for open or closed shapes or pocket for closed only. The DXF file
> must be at Z=0.
>
> Use Compensation=none for simple engraving as you described.
>
> It works fine for most people.
>
> Best Regards, Fred Smith- IMService
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