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    Question Import/Convert DXF or PLT files to Mach3....

    Hi,
    Im looking for any good software (tools) that can help me to import / convert
    DXF or PLT files to G-Code so I can open it in Mach3....

    I have try to used LazyCam but it's not works good for me.....

    Mach2 works fine when Im imported DXF or HPGL files...

    Thanks for all help.....

    /Mikael


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    If you have mach 2 or 3 and a dxf file then what is the problem with gcode translation
    mach should convert no problems


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    You could always import into Mach2, convert and save the code, then open it in Mach3.

    or look at www.sheetcam.com or Cut2D at www.vectric.com
    Gerry

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    Hi

    Here you can download a screen for mach3.It can handle plt (HPGL) files directly exported from CorelDraw .

    http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=5182.0

    Maby you find this useful.
    Gretings
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