Ok here is what i did; 1. I downloaded a dxf file form internet.
2. I opened it up in deskcnc.
3. I see the drawing in cam mode.
4. I then move it from its org. place and place it closer to my 0,0
useing the edit drop down box and use the move button
5. I sel single and click on the inner holes to be cut away from the
spokes of the gear useing (contour).
6. Then I go to run machine (to create my tool paths)
7. Now I go to (machine mode).
8. I go and hit the (Go button); It then comes up and tells me bad character
line 198.... But there is no line 198, The line code skips every even # thru
out the code.
WHATS UP WITH THIS? IS IT WRONG OR RIGHT ? OR DID I DO SOMETHING
WRONG?
9. By the way I'am new to this. Thanks Brady

Hi Brady,

First ensure that you have the correct post processor selected, Options->Misc and at the bottom select ISO-GCode-non modal.

Once you have moved your part, be sure to 'deselect all' and then select the parts that you need. Chose a cycle, generate the tool path and click on 'run machine', DeskCNC will prompt you for a file name, click save or append depending on what you want and then you will enter the 'Edit' screen.

Hope this helps,
Greg

When you say cycle you mean contour or pocket? right;

Hi Brady,

DeskCNC offers 4 different cycles, 'contouring','pocketing',drilling' and 'parrallel lacing' (in the stl menu).

Greg

Greg, I'm not working with a stl file format. I'm not understanding what you are talking about other than this. To tell you the truth I really dont know what an stl is for. I'm really new to this. I cant even begin to figure out what all this is, (File foremat and what programs produce these formats)
such as: 1. stl ?
2. stl for rotary ?
3. Hpgl ?
4. open point cloud ?
5. gerber ?
6. digitizer ?
7. foam cutter ?
I would really like to know how and what all i need. But back to the problem
You think im not doing it right. and you are more than likely right yourself its just that i really dont have a clue. shed the light my way. Thanks Brady