EMC2/ UbuntuCNC G-Code File format compatibility?

[jneaimi]

What Kind of G-Code File format other then “.ngc” G-Code file format that EMC2 Controller reads and Understand

[jack_live]

.txt, .cnc, .tap

[Big John T]

The G Code specs are here:

http://www.linuxcnc.org/docview/html//gcode_main.html

John

[jneaimi]

Thanks so much will try it tonight

[Legion99999]

I can't get it to open .txt

[cyclestart]

Originally Posted by Legion99999 I can't get it to open .txt

Did you try selecting "all" in the "files of type" dialog box ?

It doesn't matter if the file has the extension .dilbert or has no extension at all. As long as the text follows the rules of the language.

Maybe I'm misunderstanding this thread, wouldn't be the first time......
Post an example of one of these .txt files and explain how you created it. I always use a text editor.

[Legion99999]

i use bob cad/cam and save it as a .txt file. When i try to load it gives me an error. Ill post an example as soon as i get home

[cyclestart]

Originally Posted by Legion99999 i use bob cad/cam and save it as a .txt file. When i try to load it gives me an error.

If it's plain text like ASCII it should work. If it's not plain text, choose another extension option when saving the BobCam post. The definition of the [dot] txt extension is a bit open ended.
Errors like "bad character used" can be a sign of a different problem with the post.