dxf to g code help

[chrispare]

ok i am a first timer and just cannot figure this out.

i am trying to use cam bam (the newest version) and autocad
i have a dxf file that i want gcode for.

cam bam will load the dxf file but the shapes are not where they are in the original dxf.
(am i makeing any sence)

any suggestions as of what i am doing wrong?

[ger21]

Does the drawing have blocks in it? And are you saving as v12 .dxf?

[chrispare]

please excuse my not knowing but how do i tell if there is blocks (what are they?) and i dont know if it is v12 (i am just saving as a autocad .dxf)
thanks for the help chris

[ger21]

What program are you saving from?

Can you post a sample that's giving you problems?

[chrispare]

i am saving from autocad 2009. saving as a dxf

the file is a piece of the hole project,hopefully you can see what im getting

[ger21]

Try moving everything left toward the origin. The drawing has everything starting at about X 36.

When saving, choose v12, it's the last option in the drop down list of file types.

[chrispare]

ok when i save as v12 it looks a little better but i havent a clue how to move it left.
useing cam bam could you walk me through this?

[ger21]

I didn't realize it was in mm, so never mind the moving part. Does it work OK with the v12?

[chrispare]

i sent you a pm

[ger21]

I've never used CamBam, so can't really help you.

[chrispare]

what do you suggest to use?
i was just trying cam bam but will use whatever i can get to work.

[mr.maung]

Hello brother,
I know a little about 3D Design Softwares and AutoCAD. AutoCAD is not really 3D Software. So, you cann't see AutoCAD 3D Drawing in really 3D softwares, but you can see only 2D Drawing because AutoCAD is not really 3D software. 3D design softwares are SolidWorks, Autodesk Invector, Pro-E, Uni,........
Nevermind, you can see AutoCAD drawing in your cam bam but you have to make a little steps. Firstly, you have to save your drawing in AutoCAD by dxf format. And then you have to change from dxf format to IGES format in Invector, MasterCam,..... (I usually change from dxf format to IGES format in MasterCAM.) Finally, you can open IGES format drawing in your cam bam software. I think CAM BAM may be read IGES format.
Thank you