Vectric Cut2d output to Mach3

[msimpson99]

I can generate gcode files that mach3 can read but the "Output direct to machine" does not work. I get the following two errors:

"Failed to find data on installed version of Mach"
"Failed to find running instance of Mach"

Has any one gotten this to work?

[jalessi]

msimpson99,

What version of Mach3 are you running?

Welcome to the Zone,

Jeff...

[msimpson99]

3.042.040

I just downloaded it less than a month ago.

[Tony Mac]

Hello msimpson99,

The Vectric software will automatically send the toolpath data to that version.

Mach3 needs to be running before saving the toolpath.

The link is not designed to actually start Mach3, only load / open the the toolpath data into a running instance.

If you continue to have a problem with this please email - support at vectric.

Tony

[DeadTom]

As Tony stated, start Mach first then do your output to Mach.
It works flawlessly on my system.
Tom

[metalworkz]

Hello msimpson99,
This option does work with the latest version of Mach3 as Tony has stated, and I have used this option but wanted to clarify that the computer running the Vectric software is also connected to the machine and being used as the controller and Mach3 is already running and ready to receive the file. After sending the file it should be found loaded into the Mach3 program and ready to run.

[msimpson99]

Before I even made this post I had the both pieces of software up and running on the same computer. Windows 7 OS 32 bit.

IT does not work.

[metalworkz]

Originally Posted by msimpson99 Before I even made this post I had the both pieces of software up and running on the same computer. Windows 7 OS 32 bit. IT does not work.

Hello,
I did not realize what system you were running, and I am using Win XP on the system connected to the machine, so it works for me but I am not doing it with WIN 7. I did try to send a file from my WIN7 system although I don't have Mach3 installed on this system and I received the same errors you mentioned. Makes me think your system is not allowing the Vectric software to connect to Mach if it is running on the same system. Hopefully someone running WIN7 and using the direct connect feature will respond.

[br1]

Although it is susposed to work, The only way I have had good luck is to save the code fron cut2d to a seperate folder then in Mach3 load the code from that folder, this is what someone suggested and it has worked good. I had the same problem and I feel your right that the "Output direct to machine" does not work correctly. I got the same errors, No one ever responded as to why this happens, perhaps they did respond and I missed it.

[msimpson99]

-- It was late and I was venting and since the rant in this entry has little to offer. --

[Tony Mac]

Hello Michael,

Your order has been refunded in full and you should have received an email confirming this.

I guess you have seen our reply on the Vectric Forum explaining that Mach3 is not creating the required entries on Windows 7, so the Vectric software cannot make the link. We will contact Mach3 to see what can be done to resolve the issue.

Apologies for this inconvenience, but we were completely unaware that there was a problem with Mach3 creating the required information on Win7. (br1 – did you contact Vectric directly about this issue?)

Tony

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To reply to your other concerns.

We recommend exporting files from Corel Draw as EPS – See the FAQ page >

There is also information on the same page about working with DXF files.

For reference - I have checked with our Technical Support Team and we don’t appear to have received any previous correspondence from you on this or the file import issues.

The quickest and easiest way for customers to get answers to questions is to contact Vectric Support – support [ at ] Vectric [ dot ] com

We are 150% behind our products and make every attempt to thoroughly test and verify that the software works as advertised. But sometimes this stuff happens and we will do our best to assist customers.

[msimpson99]

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