[pauls]

I've been trying to import this file both as iges and dfx but BobCad won't run it and the program crashes version 19.6. I can't pocket or pick drill sequences. Any help?

[HuFlungDung]

It's likely a garbage file. It has barely anything in it. What program are you using to create the file from?

[Bubba]

I opened it, and there was nothing there.

Bubba

[pauls]

Sorry, I don't know why it didn't load, I'll try again.

[Bubba]

Paul,
Loaded just fine and didn't crash in acad or in my cam (SheetCam), but it sure is made up of very tiny segments. Even the holes are done that way. I have played with it a little to use circles for the holes, and then made a couple of circles connected with lines at the quadrants and trimmed them out for the port holes and tried opening that and it works fine! I think the problem is that you have to small of segments for the program to be able to read it.

Bubba


PS: I also just noticed this might be something that was traced and there are several "jagged" lines on the exterior profile. I have to go to work now, but if you would like, I will clean the drawing up as I understand it and send it back if you would like? (obviously, I would check it out in my cam first :cheers:

[CNCdude]

I downloaded the dxf file and opened it in V19.8 without problem. I take it that this file was originally a solid. With some simple editing I was then able to create profile and pocket toolpath for the part after verifying the X, Y and Z extents. If you have the IGES model, just open that and create toolpath. However, either way BobCAD did not have a problem with it. We did include some enhancements to the software since V19.6. Update your software.
CNC Dude

[Bubba]

Paul,
Well, I did as stated and found several open points etc. I have overlayed the major points and then ran it through my cam. It works. I have placed the salient shapes on seperate layers and left your original layer for comparison.

Bubba

[pauls]

Guys, Thanks so much for the help. I've been through all the tutorial CDs but still need help. I appreciate it.
Paul