TRAK Machine Tools
Southwestern Industries, Inc.
The ProtoTRAK DXF Converter Operating Manual
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This version of the DXF Converter is compatible with all current variations of the DXF
file format. However, as CAD/CAM software progresses and come out with newer
features, compatibility issues may occur. If you are having trouble opening a
particular DXF file, or there are objects or entities that are not recognized, try saving
the DXF file as an older format such as 14 or 2000. This usually saves the DXF file as
a simpler format, but the drawing itself should remain intact.
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The DWG file format is supported up to version 2006. For versions 2007 and greater,
you may need to save as an older file format in order for our converter to be able to
recognize. Autodesk has a free software download on their website that can convert
DWG files from one version to another. Please visit http://www.autodesk.com
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The DXF and DWG formats were invented by AutoCAD. Other CAD systems that use
this format as an alternative have made their products compatible to the AutoCAD
standard. Therefore, files created with this product should also work with this
converter, as long as those files are saved with the DXF or DWG extension.
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The ProtoTRAK DXF Converter may be used with 2D drawings, it is not intended for
3D or Solid model drawings.
Virus Protection:
As a device, ProtoTRAK CNCs are not generally susceptible to viral infections. The part
“programs” they run are non
-executable text files. You can further assure protection by avoiding
e-mail programs and web browser programs loaded onto the ProtoTRAK and by using a router
with a firewall. An anti-virus program is not necessary since the virus risk is low, and is not
recommended because the background tasks may cause damage by interfering with ProtoTRAK
real-time operation.
Microsoft Updates:
Please note that the ProtoTRAK control is not designed to be automatically downloading updates
from Microsoft, or for that matter any 3
rd
party software. There is only a limited amount of free
space on the compact flash card, and downloading files to it until it is full may result in the
ProtoTRAK to stop working properly.
Also note, that administrators must exclude the ProtoTRAK from programs such as Windows
Server Update Service, where the software will automatically try to download updates to the
control.
