Xilog Plus import of DXF-files varies

[Christheblizz]

Hello.

I'm currently employed at a company that fabricate a lot of stairs. The plans for the stairs are made by a different company and are delivered to us in DWG- or DXF-formats.
In order to get the right starting point in my machine I have to tweek these files a bit but the results are varying, adding lines or circles to the sketch often make the import into Xilog Plus( my CNC software ) invert the X-value of the inserted line.

The order in which I tweek the files are as follows:

1. Remove excess lines.
2. Make sure all lines and figures are in the same layer.
3. Insert breaking points to lines so that the software recognizes a starting point.
4. Move the X and Y values so that 0,0 is in the top left corner of the work piece.
5. Import the files to Xilog plus where the program make GCODE out of it.

My feeling is that in the process of tweeking the DXF-file in autocad the values somehow gets messed up but I can't figure out how or why. Sometimes it works first go, sometimes it doesn't.

Best Regards
// Christian

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[Christheblizz]

Hello again.

I might have been a bit vague but I've managed to find out what is happening though I still have no solution.

The problem is this: When I change the origin to my desired place the program still uses the "original" X and Y values. Is there any way to absolutely change the origin?

Best Regards

// Christian

[alias_s]

Hello.

I'm currently employed at a company that fabricate a lot of stairs. The plans for the stairs are made by a different company and are delivered to us in DWG- or DXF-formats.
In order to get the right starting point in my machine I have to tweek these files a bit but the results are varying, adding lines or circles to the sketch often make the import into Xilog Plus( my CNC software ) invert the X-value of the inserted line.

The order in which I tweek the files are as follows:

1. Remove excess lines.
2. Make sure all lines and figures are in the same layer.
3. Insert breaking points to lines so that the software recognizes a starting point.
4. Move the X and Y values so that 0,0 is in the top left corner of the work piece.
5. Import the files to Xilog plus where the program make GCODE out of it.

My feeling is that in the process of tweeking the DXF-file in autocad the values somehow gets messed up but I can't figure out how or why. Sometimes it works first go, sometimes it doesn't.

Best Regards
// Christian

Hi Christina,
I have same problem with machine origin (mirror xy axis).
Did you solve yours ??
I'd be thankful if you can answer me.
All best,
Sedina

[Christheblizz]

Hi Christina,
I have same problem with machine origin (mirror xy axis).
Did you solve yours ??
I'd be thankful if you can answer me.
All best,
Sedina

Yes.

When I'm done editing I select everything and, using the move command, place it at #0,0,0 with the top left corner as base point.
Do you follow?

// Christian

[alias_s]

Hi Christian,
Thank you for fast response.
I moved origin and sent to technician on machine to try it. I wait answer.
Can I ask you something more, please?



Please see image attached.
How can I (in NC code) define ORIGIN OF PLYWOOD. And will that origin be coordinate start point for workpiece?
I'm new in this, so if you can help I would be very thankful to you.
All best,
Sedina