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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May 3, 2009 9:06 pm
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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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May 3, 2009 11:14 pm
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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...
Dan Soemtimes the "hook point" is difficult to find on a bitmap. The easist way to delete a bitmap is to use the "select" icon from the drawing ops toolbar,...
As a new member I would like to say hello to everybody in this group I wonder if any user can help , My problem is that when I try to print from Cam to show...
I have been trying to import DXF files to CAD, but can't get them to open! I'm using Adobe Illustrator to save my files as a DXF version 13. I try to "Import"...
Hi Dan, When importing DXF files, use File > Import > Drawing The drawing should appear automatically, one thing to bear in mind. PartMaster CAD wont import...
Thanks Andre; I think my problem is with Illustrator. If I get a DXF file from the web, I have no problems opening it with Dolphin Cad. I have been trying to...
Andre; I have created a file folder named "Sample files May 12 2009 " I have included 2 types of files that I am trying to work with, .ai and .eps ! I have...
Hi Dan, I've had a bit of success with the Dodge file. Here is the process. 1) Opened the original .ps file in CorelDraw Vs9 2) Converted the logo to a bitmap...
Andre; I was able to open up both those files with no problem, My issue is with Illustrator, so I will have to do a bit more digging to find out where I'm...
Hi all, I've got a Syil America SX3 with a 4th axis system on it. I want to use some of the 4th axis capabilities of Dolphin, but I don't know what the values...
Does Dolphin support the Heidenhain TNC355 with a tool changer? I did send the question to the Dolphin info@ address but have been ignored! I used to use...
Mea Culpa. Your original request found it's way to me and got lost in the out of reach tray, Please accept my apologies. I have posted an archive file for...
I just ran a small program with 2 tool changes, and at the end of the program for some reason my post processor always inputs a g-28 code.I finished off the...
Hello Dan, The G28 is used on Fanuc type controllers to "Home" the machine at tool changes and at the end of the program. If you want to ged rid of it open CAM...
Thanks Andre; Is this something I'll have to do everytime I post process a part ? I'm not near my computer with my Dolphin program to try it. I want to...
Once changed and saved this should be it. However a G28 should not cause this if you are cancelling your tool offset G49, before the G28. What post processor...