Adobe Illustrator and TMcad

[LenMcC]

Does anyone use Adobe Illustrator and TMcad to make stuff? I'm having a heck of a time trying to get TMcad to open the dxf files I export from AI.

Here's my process in case I'm not doing something right with the save:
0.5) I'm using CS3.
1) I design my image in AI, making sure that all my paths are closed.
2) I work in RGB color mode (not sure if that makes a difference).
3) I make the male part of the piece black fill, and the female scrap pieces white fill (both with no stroke).
4) The illustration is entirely within the Art Board.
5) I make sure everything is UNgrouped.
6) I make sure all compound paths are RELEASED.
7) I make sure all female parts are brought to the front.
8) When I export as a dxf, I select version 2000, 8-color, and preserve appearance.
9) The illustration is all on one layer.
Sometimes this works, other times it just doesn't. Any tips??

[JerseyBill]

I use CS3 for the origional drawings on many parts that I cut on the TM3. The CAD software that I am using is Profile Lab. All of my files are exported from CS3 as Illustrator 8. The only files that I have exported as DXF are from BobCad to Profile Lab. I'm not saying that the DXF won't work, its just that I've never done it thay way.

[Mike@Torchmate]

Depending on the version of Torchmate CAD, as well as the version of the AI file, TM Cad should import the Adobe Illustrator file directly in. However Torchmate CAD Version 5 will only accept older versions of AI files, the newer ones do not come in correctly.