To export an .stl, the model musst be created in AutoCAD using Solids only, and must be actually just ONE solid. Are you sure it exported correctly? Check the...
Acad is pretty strange for me in that respect also. I try to use Rhino3D for all my solids. Do you have the solids Library addition for CAD. Unfortunately...
... You just need to have a good fundamental knowledge of how AutoCAD works and what MeshCAM is expecting. AutoCAD can create many types of entities (about 20,...
I have been able to export ".stl" from acad successfully. Here is what I discovered: 1] there is a difference between using the "File..." "Export..." (i.e....
I always use the File>Export dialog and it works fine. I think that way it is binary by default, but I believe MeshCAM reads both binary and asci .stl's....
Thanks. I stand (sit) corrected. However, I do knot that when I attempted to use the "File... "Export... " method, the ".stl" file was created and resides on...
You'll get the same error messages with the File>Export method, if those situations occur. Like I said, I think the only difference is that stlout gives you...
Also, in MeshCAM, when you load the .stl, MeshCAM will tell you if it is a binary or asci .stl. Check the last line when you load the model. Gerry ... than ......
Hello Robert, I just recently lost my files on hard drive and had to reload from your web site I have my serial # at hand, but now instead of automatically...
Be sure that you're correctly shutting the program down after entering the information. It's only saved at shutdown so if you use the task manager to shut it...
Thank you Robert, I got it working, Robert, I seem to have another problem, as the message below, my hard drive gave up the ghost, and I had to replace it, now...
Hello Robert and Stan, OK, this is what I have at this moment, I go into Meshcam and bring up samples and click on Fuzzy Dots, I go to cam and enter block ...
I just posted version 1.15 of MeshCAM at http:// www.grzsoftware.com/directdl.php . A user pointed out a bug that caused the stepover of bitmap toolpaths to...
I don't know where my post went... so here it is again. First, off, I hope everyone has a great Christmas! I've just been doing a little work with 1.14, and...
Just before I get down to business, I'd like to wish a Merry Christmas to everyone here, and especially to Robert. Thanks for all your work on this program. ...
Thanks for the feedback and the kind words. Below are my answers: 1) The stock and be any size you want it to be and MeshCAM will cut ony the part of the...
Merry Christmass Robert Thank's agan for all your work Mark ... From: Robert Grzesek To: meshcam@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 24, 2004 5:55 PM ...
Hey Guys, Hope this fine Monday finds everyone happy and content. My question ? What are those of you working with photo in meshcam doing to get satisfactory...
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the meshcam group. File : /KatieBW2.jpg ...
Hi Robert, Thanks for the quick response. In reply to your points below: 1) Meshcam didn't seem to be doing that, it did not want to cut the edges of a part...
Great document Bob. Just one update to it though - the newest release of MeshCAM allows the use of waterline machining on a photo directly; you do not need to...
For my needs, saving the stl lets me do the modifications in Rhino for a wood, wax or metal piece. Such as adding to a ring shank for rotary cutting. Bob ... ...