585,982 active members*
4,713 visitors online*
Register for free
Login
IndustryArena Forum > CAD Software > Uncategorised CAD Discussion > software to convert spline curve to tangent arcs
Results 1 to 11 of 11
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Posts
    1

    software to convert spline curve to tangent arcs

    Is there any CAD package that can automatically covert a spline curve (from DXF file) to a series of a tangent arcs?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Posts
    117
    Sent you a PM

    Gene

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Posts
    5
    I use Visicam from Vero Intl.
    Edit - curve/polyline to lines/arcs is the command
    select segments, arcs or segments and arc output, maintain tangency checkbox, cordal tolerance option, angular angle option, maximum radius option
    - sound complicated, but I just go "Edit - curve/polyline to lines/arcs"
    select segments and arcs - enter in a tolerance and I'm done - that 3 - 5 seconds
    good luck finding another solution - if you do, let me know
    thanks

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Posts
    0
    I need the same software myself.
    Is there a freeware that converts spline/ellipse to arcs? (with DXF)
    Thanks

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Posts
    117
    Quote Originally Posted by carbo20 View Post
    I need the same software myself.
    Is there a freeware that converts spline/ellipse to arcs? (with DXF)
    Thanks
    Can you post a sample file?

    Gene

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Posts
    0
    I'm attaching the file.
    it's a simple dxf with spline that i need to convert to arcs in order to use my "OPTOCAD" software .
    Nir
    Attached Files Attached Files

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Posts
    35538
    Here you go
    Attached Files Attached Files
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Posts
    0
    Thank you very much Gery.
    Do you know any freeware that i can use for this work?
    NIr

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Posts
    35538
    Sorry, no. But, if you save it as a v12 .dxf, the spline should get converted to short, straight line segments., if that will work for you.
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Posts
    0
    Thank you Gery.
    It works!

  11. #11

    Re: software to convert spline curve to tangent arcs

    Stéphan Hales

Similar Threads

  1. Convert spline to arcs or lines
    By mattpatt in forum Solidworks
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 12-19-2012, 03:05 AM
  2. rotating a large arc or spline to tangent on 2 arcs
    By beekeeper in forum Mastercam
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 12-12-2011, 12:20 PM
  3. Replies: 5
    Last Post: 09-09-2009, 01:58 PM
  4. Tangent Arcs Mastercam 9.1
    By taa1967sma in forum Mastercam
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 03-23-2009, 08:47 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •