importing G code

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Murrydog
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importing G code

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I am new to Vectric coming from Easel. I would line to use some of my projects that I have purchased that are in G code. Can someone tell me where i can find out how this is done.

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adze_cnc
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Re: importing G code

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You might try a third party app to convert the g-code to DXF and import that. Scorchworks “g-code ripper” is one such: link

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SteveNelson46
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Re: importing G code

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If the original project generated the gcode using your post processor for your machine then just open it in your controller software and run it.
Steve

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