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Menu Option 2: Output to Current Program
1. Select this option to open the currently selected program in memory.
2. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired insertion point for the
new code. Press WRITE to insert the code.
dxf f
ile
i
MPorter
This feature can quickly build a CNC G code program from a .dxf file. This is
accomplished with three steps:
.
Exit
Activate Zoom
Prev Chain pt
Next Chain pt
Select Point
Cancel Action
Select Group
Chng Line Width
EDIT: EDIT
X
Y
0.0000
0.0000
Type: START
Group: 0
Chain: 0
EXTRA KEY COMMANDS
Enter Origin Point:
Use one of the following and press the WRITE key:
X:
0.0000
1) Jog to X and Y position on part. (Use jog axis keys)
Y:
0.0000
2) Use up and down arrows to select point.
3) Enter X and Y coordinates.
INPUT:
CURRENT GROUPS
(F1)
(F4)
(LEFT)
(RIGHT)
(UP/DOWN)
(CANCEL)
(PG UP/DOWN)
(ALTER)
The DXF importer feature provides an on-screen help throughout the process.
The step outline box shows which steps are completed by turning the text
green at each completed step. The keys needed are defined beside the steps.
Additional keys are identified in the left hand column for advanced use. Once a
tool-path is completed it can be inserted into any program in memory. This fea
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ture will identify repetitive tasks and automatically execute them, for example,
finding all the holes with the same diameter. Long contours are also automati
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cally joined.
NOTE: DXF importer is only available with the IPS option.
Start by setting up the cutting tools in IPS. Selecting a .dxf file and press F2.
The control will recognize a DXF file and import it into the editor
1. Set the origin of the part.
This can be done by using one of three methods.
a. Point Selection
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