Converting protel 99 se to Gcode

[NASR1]

hi.
can anyone tell me which one of converter I must use for convert the .txt format of protel 99 se to .Gcode format.I am going to use of mach3 interfacing for my cnc machine.
Thanks.

[HARI_R]

Hi,
try CopperCAM its demo version
"www.galaad.net/coppercam-eng.html"

[HARI_R]

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[Wardend52]

Hi NASR1,
I make pcb on my mill using Protel99SE. I export top and bottom layer cam files in Gerber format, then import into CopperCam, which exports Gcode for use in Mach3. In CopperCam you can select pads and set hole sizes etc... CopperCam is worth the purchase.
Regards,

[lrm72]

Originally Posted by NASR1 hi. can anyone tell me which one of converter I must use for convert the .txt format of protel 99 se to .Gcode format.I am going to use of mach3 interfacing for my cnc machine. Thanks.

try "PhCNC LS" - really professional software!

[Zig]

How much is the phCNC LS software and what kind of outputs does it generate?

[lrm72]

Originally Posted by Zig How much is the phCNC LS software and what kind of outputs does it generate?

PhCNC LS generates G-code. You can find comparison between CopperCam (recommended to you above) and PhCNC Ls on this page: http://www.accuratecnc.com/software_tests.html. There, you will find also useful links for demo or trial versions of these and other software. You can test yourself and see which one matches best your need. Regarding the price, I have no idea, because we bought PhCNC together with a machine. Check on the site or contact Accuratecnc.