I need to change the cut direction on a single line. I understand that the software knows which direction the line was drawn, and it cuts in that direction. I need to switch it to the opposite direction. Any thoughts on how to do that??

Thanks!

what is the G-Code your post processor wrote for that line?

I've attached the DXF file...

The line in your DXF is a spline. But none the less are you cutting on center or are you using G41 or G42 ?
I have to convert splines to a poly line before I can cut. Do you also or can you cut Splines on your machine?

Sorry, I don't know what G41 or G42 means. I don't even know how to find out...

Ok I guess I jumped on this post too quickly. I didn't realize you are running a torch machine. I see that only after your response. You must be cutting on center of the line. Do you use software to program this machine? If so , it should be easy to reverse the cut directon. Or does this machine take a DXF file directly into it and uses that file alone to cut? I'm not that savy on torch or Plasma cutters. I've never seen what your G-code looks like or even if you use a G-Code. You may use Binary code ? ?

Thanks for trying to help. This is a PlasmaCAM machine, using their software. I have not been able to find anything in there software that lets you change direction. BUMMER!!

Another suggestion....when I do a mirror image it reverses the tool path and cuts in the other direction. Have you tried this?

I just tried mirror -- no change in direction.

Ironworks,
What software do you use? I use sheetcam software and it can change in opposite direction. It's easy if you use this software. Don't worry for post processor for G-code. It has the post processor for plasmacam as well.


Mongkol

Thanks for the suggestion, Mongkol. I'm downloading it now...

Ironworks,
Is it possible to share the software of plasmacam? I want to compare with my sheetcam. Which is better than?

Mongkol

Sorry, no, it would violate the licensing agreement.

Ironworks,
It's possible or not if I will buy this software and license.


Mongkol

You would have to contact PlasmaCAM for that info.

To change Cutpath direction do the following

Draw your line. (Line will be white)
Press P (Convert to cutpath) Click the line
Line will now be blue
Do a cut preview (with a speed slow enough that you can see the direction)
Line turns red as it simulates the cut.

To change direction
Click the line (Line will turn green)
Press K (link segments)
Line will be white again
Press P (convert to cutpath)
Do a cut preview (the cutpath will now be going the other direction.)

This process will change the direction of any cutpath

FANTASTIC, Plasmapunk -- that's exactly what I needed to know -- it works GREAT! Thanks!