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  1. #1
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    Exporting G code to dxf

    I am finding Ncplot a real go to tool for evaluating and working with .NC files.

    When I have my G code plotted out it shows the rotation axis with the cutting action correct. But when I export that out to .dxf format and open it all the lines are on top of each other and no longer shows a rotation. Attached are two screen shots to illustrate.

    Is there a way I can get a dxf file to look like the plotted 4 axis .Nc file?

    Thank You

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  2. #2
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    May 2007
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    Re: Exporting G code to dxf

    Hi camtd,

    please have a look at the attached screenshots.

    Opened from the samples folder of NCPLOT the file Macro B Sample looping.nc
    Saved the plotted graphic in dxf format to disc.
    Opened with TURBOCAD and here it is. Perfect

    NCPLOT itself seems to handle z-values in dxf files all as zero or even suppresses them.

    Hope this helps !

    RIchard

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Aug 2003
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    Re: Exporting G code to dxf

    I have the same exact problem with B backplotting i'd like to save in DXF... anyone would have an idea?

    ArchieF, Looping.nc sample file backplot is a 3 axis backplot on different planes (G17/G18/G19) and this is ok.

  4. #4
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    May 2007
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    Re: Exporting G code to dxf

    anorec,

    would you upload a sample file ?

    Richard

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