I'm trying to create a toolpath from a bitmap logo in CAD but having problems tracing it. If I use line command for straight lines, I have no problem because...
Hello Dan, To let the system know the last point in the curve, hold down the shift key and click the mouse. You can also use "right click" when creating the...
Why do I have these stupid little problems with this program? I just finished drawing a part which has text in it, but when I try to create the contours for...
I had the same problem and I found out that you are best off NOT creating contours for the letters. Instead, go into CAM, then choose engraving and position...
Thanks for that tip Wade. I see what you mean, it is easier in CAM. My only problem is that I had modified the text in CAD, therefore I won't be able to...
I found out that if you zoom in REALLLLLLY close, then turn on points and bezier curve viewing, you will find that a few of the curves in the lettering don't...
Dan, Text can be a bit tricky, this is for the following reasons. True-type fonts were never menat to be machined when they were designed by MS or Adobe or...
Dan Looking at the text I see that the Letter 'O' consists of Lines and Curves, the curves seem to overlap each other. Have you tried using the 'Precision...
... Thanks for the tips Guys !! Within 2 minutes after reading the replies, I had the contours done. I fiddled with this for over 2 hours this morning, and...
I have had problems running programs with tool changes. I'm running Mach3, and have all my tool offsets programmed in, and they all seem to be OK when I check...
... The G49 in the first line just cancels any offsets in use when you start the file. As long as your toolchange (in Mill) contains G43 Hxx (where xx is the...
... ^^^^^ G00 in preparatory line above is bad practice, it could cause an unexpected move. Only put a motion command on a line you actually want movement to...
Thanks Steve; Unfortunately those lines of code were created by my Post Processor. I've only had this program for a couple months, and I'm not comfortable...
Steve; I edited my program and added the line "G43 h01" right after my tool change like you suggested. It worked great !! If you know what I could add to my...
... Look for (M06_) $TOOLNO:TOOL and insert (G43_) $TLCNO:TLC after it and before anything else NB your post may not have the _ after the M06, all that does is...
I edited my PPR file, but it's now corrupted !! I don't feel safe messing with this stuff because of problems like this. After I added "(G43_) $TLCNO:TLC"...
... Make a copy of the file first before you edit it. ... Just put ... in the WORDS section. Looks like there is other stuff missing too. Steve Blackmore --...
Thanks Steve; Unfortunately I'm just a Tool Maker and not a computer programmer, and messing with files send chills up my back. I was able to get it going...
I have uploaded the drawing that I'm working on in files. It's called "graphite center support". I don't know how to machine this part, because the 2 half...
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... First delete the 3 contours. Use the intersect command then click the split items, looks like a cross with a dot at the centre. Split the rectangle at each...
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Thanks John. I see what you've done with the new .dra file, but I'm still not sure what to do when I import it into CAM. I'll try and explain what I'm trying...
I added a file to what seems to be something that will work.Let me know what you think!! I'm sure there's a better way or quicker way of doing it, but I...
... Dan, Looks OK, that's one way of doing it by selecting spans. Often there is never an absolute right way or wrong way, just different ways. Give this job...
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May 4, 2009 11:13 am
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... Dan, often a cutter path isn't the same as the drawing. In this case if you leave your half circles as they are but offset all the lines by 3/8" [ half the...
Sorry for another question, but you've all been so helpfull that I keep coming back !LOL I just traced a bitmap, and would like to now remove it, so that I may...
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