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NickB
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Re: Anyone using CNC?
« Reply #11 on: Nov 11th, 2009, 7:49pm » |
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Is it hard to turn the nested sheets to dxf output?
I know nothing about how that stuff works. But I can import dxf into my toolpathing software and have it ready to cut in no time.
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Re: Anyone using CNC?
« Reply #12 on: Nov 11th, 2009, 8:00pm » |
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on Nov 11th, 2009, 7:49pm, NickB wrote:Is it hard to turn the nested sheets to dxf output?
I know nothing about how that stuff works. But I can import dxf into my toolpathing software and have it ready to cut in no time.
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It shouldn't be if I could figure out the format of a DXF file. They seem to include a lot of info that isn't really needed for something like this.
Can your toolpathing software export a DXF file. If so it might help me to take a look at it and compare it to the info about the file structure for them.
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Re: Anyone using CNC?
« Reply #13 on: Nov 11th, 2009, 9:58pm » |
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No not using cnc at this time but looking into it every day. I use e-cabinets as well as your program. When I get a big job, I design on e-cabinets and send file to a woodshop with a machine that can handle file and they cut for me, I assemble. Would really like to see your program handle cnc, looking into shopbot. Thanks again Rob for everything you do.
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Re: Anyone using CNC?
« Reply #14 on: Nov 12th, 2009, 07:56am » |
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Rob,
I sent you an email with a dxf attached let me know if it works.
Warner look at CAMaster CNCs they are really nice and I have meet the guys that run/own the company and they are outstanding guys! I have a Chinese import and would NOT recommend going that route to save a few thousand.
I have spent more than that in head aches 
Shopbots are nice as well I have seen those and there forum is FULL of knowledge but they seem a little arrogent to me 
Just my thoughts.
If you or any one else has questions I will gladly direct you to what I have thought to be some of the most generous people in the cnc world to help you!
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Re: Anyone using CNC?
« Reply #15 on: Nov 20th, 2009, 12:35pm » |
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Here's a link to an update which will create a csv file for the box parts if csv is selected in the General standards. It will prompt you for a name and location for the file.
Let me know if this will work for anyone.
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Re: Anyone using CNC?
« Reply #16 on: Nov 20th, 2009, 3:28pm » |
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Rob I DL the update and checked the box, when will it ask for a place to send the file? Do I need to click on print CVS?
Do I need to reboot my computer after the update??
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Re: Anyone using CNC?
« Reply #17 on: Nov 20th, 2009, 3:36pm » |
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It will create the file when you press the button next to "Box material and master list" in the CALC window.
No rebooting is needed for the updates.
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Re: Anyone using CNC?
« Reply #18 on: Nov 21st, 2009, 4:06pm » |
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I tried to put it into CPP but no luck 
Any other ideas??
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Re: Anyone using CNC?
« Reply #19 on: Nov 21st, 2009, 4:19pm » |
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Have tried contacting CPP to see what they say about importing parts and not cabinets?
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Re: Anyone using CNC?
« Reply #20 on: Nov 22nd, 2009, 2:09pm » |
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Well, here’s a start.
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Press the CALC button and select the material to create the panel layout for. Above the “Method one” button put a check in the box labeled “Create .dxf file” and then cycle through the panels.
The program will create a folder on your desktop name “Cabinet Planner DXF files”. For each material type in the job (oak ply, particle board, etc…) it will create a .dxf file with each panel on a separate layer. Just guessing, but I assume each panel should be a separate layer instead of a separate file.
The only possible problem might be that I haven’t figured out a way to predefine the layers since I don’t know how many there will be until it is done creating the file, kind of a catch 22. I could define a layer for each part but then you’d end up with a bunch of empty layers.
So far it seems to work though. I’m able to open the files with my CAD program and with SolidWorks eDrawings 2010.
Let me know if it works or needs some tweeking.
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Re: Anyone using CNC?
« Reply #21 on: Nov 22nd, 2009, 5:50pm » |
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You are working hard on this THANKYOU!
Ok I did the dl and it worked as you said but when I tried to import it into my cadcam software it said unable to open file??
I use ASPIRE to toolpath my parts. If it is creating to many layers it might over whelm it but I am not for certain.
When you open it in you cad program is it a pile of vectors all stacked on eachother??
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Re: Anyone using CNC?
« Reply #22 on: Nov 22nd, 2009, 6:22pm » |
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It's probably because the layers aren't defined in a table section. I will have to do a little more studying on this.
This is what I get with my CAD program. It puts everything on one layer. The other one I have doesn't have a problem.
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Re: Anyone using CNC?
« Reply #23 on: Nov 22nd, 2009, 8:47pm » |
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Just uploaded a new version that should take care of the layer error (if that's the problem).
I'm also downloading a trial version of AutoCAD. Apperantly it has the ability to check dxf files for errors, should come in handy with getting this working properly.
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Re: Anyone using CNC?
« Reply #24 on: Nov 23rd, 2009, 06:30am » |
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IS the new version on that last link??
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Re: Anyone using CNC?
« Reply #25 on: Nov 23rd, 2009, 06:45am » |
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Just tried again and it didn't work even tried a smaller file
You can go to the Vectric site and download a trial version of Aspire or even Vcarve pro they both have the ability to import dxf,pdf,Ai and several more file types (including3d files in aspire). It is really good software for CNC. And then you can tool path the parts from there.
This might help you figure out what is needed. I hope I'm helping a little in your quest.
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