Cutting !@#$% Arcs...

[Joe Petro]

I'm sure this has been beaten to death somewhere, I just can't find any info on it.

(Turbocad v4, AceConverter).

When I try to convert a DXF that has arcs, the G-code goes off the deep end!

I can cut ribs, any font of text and simple shapes just fine.
When I try to convert arcs of any kind, the G-code sees it as a huge circle off in negative X and Y land.

I'm trying for a simple turtledeck former.

Help!

Joe Petro

[balsaman]

Make sure you are NOT selecting "I and J are incremental" on the convert screen in Ace Converter.

Eric

[Joe Petro]

I'm not. I tried all combinations of boxes checked or not, all to no avail.

Can you look at the DXF and see if I did something wrong?

http://www.ibuyrc.com/FOR.DXF

Thanks,

Joe Petro

[keithorr]

In 3D view, its all messed up. The arcs are not flat on the z plane. Entities do not connect.

[CNCadmin]

Yep, your problem is you method of drawing, make you your drawing in 2-d. Attached is the fixed file.

[Joe Petro]

I see...
I noticed that in the G-code, as the Z was doing funny things.
I guess I will have to work on my CAD skills some more.

Thanks a bunch,

Joe Petro