DXf files? - TM Vision 8

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Flatblack51
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DXf files? - TM Vision 8

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First off I'd like to say thank you for the killer site! I'm a newb I've had my table for 2 weeks ive downloaded a few files from here the problem is that I can't open most DXF files why is that and what do I need to do to convert to where I can open them. I'm running TM version 8. Thanks
Hillbillycnc
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I'm new to plasma also, but not cnc. You can download a free DXF viewer from solidworks web site.
If your talking about opening DXF files on your TM, I can't help.
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I have had the same problem with the DXF files not opening in Autocad. I open them in Corel and resave and they will then open with Autocad. Weird
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Are you using the "open" command or the "import" command in the TM software?
I always open a new drawing, then import the DXF to the new drawing.
When the options box comes up-
Import objects as = Polygons
Check the box for "remove duplicates"

Hope it helps.
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Re: DXf files? - TM Vision 8

Post by Magic Rat »

If like Kajuncrawler you are using corel to open the dxf you can you the application launcher (the rocket shaped icon in the toolbar) to send it straight to torchmate cad.

I always use the two tm and corel alongside each other. Usually drawing and editing in corel and resizing and toolpathing in TM.
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