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Thread: Online flash DXF to G-Code converter?

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    Online flash DXF to G-Code converter?

    I remember seeing a demo of an online app (written in Adobe Flash, I think) that imported DXF files and outputted G-Code. It looked pretty snazzy, but I can't find it again. Anyone know what I'm talking about and maybe have a link?

  2. I cant think of any but I did find some links
    http://www.dakeng.com/ace.html
    http://www.dewittindustries.com/cgibin/metavector/
    nothing very snazzy

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    There's also MakerCAM which will accept SVG --- one can use Inkscape to convert DXF to SVG:

    http://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/MakerCAM

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    A DXF needs to have its vectors assigned to specific toolpaths before the gcode is generated. That is what the CAM does. It would take a pretty customizable online app and even that you would want to save specifics for your machine. Gcode is very specific to the function you want the machine to perform. Maybe the app you speak of does that. Generic Gcode is worthless.
    Glad its my shop I am responsible for - I only have to make me happy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by William Adams View Post
    There's also MakerCAM which will accept SVG --- one can use Inkscape to convert DXF to SVG:

    http://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/MakerCAM
    Yep, this was the one I was looking for, thanks.

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