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  1. 01-22-2010, 10:39 PM #1
    ED209
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    Gibbs to Mastercam translator ???

    Good day, I've start working with a different division of the same company and they use to use Gibbs but have just switched to using Mastercam X4. Is there a translator so I can use the Gibbs files in Mastercam ? Thanks.
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  2. 01-23-2010, 01:01 AM #2
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    CAD yes, but CAM is no, so you have to regenerate toolpath.
    The best way to learn is trial error.
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  3. 01-25-2010, 06:45 PM #3
    ED209
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    OK but how to you translate or import the Gibbs into Mastercam. I don't see a file ext that matchs the Gibbs vnc ext.
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  4. 01-26-2010, 01:16 AM #4
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    you save it as a Ige or DXF maters if it is 2D or 3D. sense you don't use Solids in gibbs you don't nned to output a Step file or Parasolid file.
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  5. 01-31-2010, 07:54 AM #5
    Mike Mattera
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    In Gibbs go to File - Save As and see what formats it supports.

    Then go to Mastercam File - Save As and compare.

    Like Jay said... I'm sure IGES will work.

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