pcm to dxf

[salambert6]

It's been a while and I forgot how the print screen works but figured that out. Thanks, that saves a lot more time! Thanks again for everyone's input!

[andrew20]

I have a plasmacam and the best way to convert a pcm into dxf is with corel draw.

[JoJo-HITECHWELD]

Originally Posted by salambert6 I have inkscape but it will not open dxf files. I found this morning a free cad program that will open dxf files. I went to Freeware Home - Free Software Downloads, and downloaded cadstd lite - http://www.cadstd.com/lite.php. So this is what happens, I export my plasmaCam file into a dxf file. Then I opened my dxf files in cadstd lite and exported it as an svg file. Open it up in inkscape and exported that as a bitmap. Open that file in paint to fill my image in and sav it as a jpg or gif. There is a lot of programs to use but it works! Freeware Home is a great website for any free download! Thanks for your input!

You can try Zoner Draw. I found a website you might be able to get it free, but im not sure Zoner Draw free download. Zoner Draw 4 is powerful vector graphics editor with intuitive user interface. Main features: tools for creating curves, rectangles, ellipses, polygon...

I export my plasmacam files as .dxf and import them into zoner draw. then you can add color in layers. pretty easy. you can save your files from there as .dxf , .jpg , .pdf . Hope this helps

[RenaSmith]

Originally Posted by billgeo I want to be able to convert pcm file (plasmacam files) to dxf. Here is the glitch I am not a plasmacam owner, and don't have the plasmacam software. I purchased a cd of art files, lots of dxf, but tons and tons of pcm files I can't use. Any ideas? Thanks Bill

Bill, I use a plasmacam and as far as I know there is no way to convert them without having someone with a plasma cam do it for you.
I know I convert them for people from time to time when sharing files and whatnot.
Thanks
Rena