Is there a way to print 2D previews of tool paths (other than "print screen")? This would be very helpful in cutting components from large sheetstock.
Gene
printing toolpaths
Re: printing toolpaths
Hello Gene,
Afraid there isn't away of directly printing from the software.
We recommend users export their 2D designs as DXF or EPS and
use software such as Corel Draw / AutoCAD etc. to do the 1:1
printing, but appreciate this will not include the toolpath data.
Tony
Afraid there isn't away of directly printing from the software.
We recommend users export their 2D designs as DXF or EPS and
use software such as Corel Draw / AutoCAD etc. to do the 1:1
printing, but appreciate this will not include the toolpath data.
Tony
Re: printing toolpaths
Thank you for the reply. However, the toolpath data is what I really want to be able to print.
Gene
Gene
Re: printing toolpaths
The toolpath data is a text file. It can be opened in Windows Notebook, edited, and printed.
Re: printing toolpaths
Thank you. I was aware of the text file. I was not clear in specifying what I want to see. I simply want a quick visual of the tool paths for clamp placement, etc. I formerly did this with Part Wizard, and found this to be quite helpful. I'll us work-arounds for now.
Gene
Gene
Re: printing toolpaths
This program will print a toolpath. 15 day free trial.
http://www.cncci.com/products/ncplot.htm
For example, the pdf file I've included is from a Mach3 toolpath file, and what would print on paper if I had printed to a printer instead of a pdf printer.
http://www.cncci.com/products/ncplot.htm
For example, the pdf file I've included is from a Mach3 toolpath file, and what would print on paper if I had printed to a printer instead of a pdf printer.
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Re: printing toolpaths
Thanks -- I'll check it out.
Re: printing toolpaths
This might help
I remebered a thread about "angular corners" in VCarve Tips and Tricks that mentioned a DXF post processor. I looked in my list of post processors and found a 3D DXF (mm) post. I tried it and it gave me a DXF of the tool path that could be imported over the design.
I remebered a thread about "angular corners" in VCarve Tips and Tricks that mentioned a DXF post processor. I looked in my list of post processors and found a 3D DXF (mm) post. I tried it and it gave me a DXF of the tool path that could be imported over the design.