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In the video, DXF2Gcode is used. [http://code.google.com/p/dxf2gcode/wiki/Installation Installation Instructions for Linux]. | In the video, DXF2Gcode is used. [http://code.google.com/p/dxf2gcode/wiki/Installation Installation Instructions for Linux]. | ||
*Note: forget about the installation instructions. Just download the python script, run it, import the DXF, export the g-code file (.ngc). The instructions complicate the issue for novices. | |||
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<iframe width="425" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//CQRpKdKG46M" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> | <iframe width="425" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//CQRpKdKG46M" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> | ||
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#Read the DXF from the File menu in the DXF 2 G-Code script. | #Read the DXF from the File menu in the DXF 2 G-Code script. | ||
#Export the DXF into .ngc (G-Code) format. | #Export the DXF into .ngc (G-Code) format. | ||
#The .ngc file is | #The .ngc file is readable by EMC2 | ||
Revision as of 23:44, 10 May 2011
Start with an Overview Video
In the video, DXF2Gcode is used. Installation Instructions for Linux.
- Note: forget about the installation instructions. Just download the python script, run it, import the DXF, export the g-code file (.ngc). The instructions complicate the issue for novices.
- Download python DXF2gcode conversion script onto your desktop.
- Go in to Terminal
- Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the script.
- Run the script from within the directory where the script is located: python scriptname.py
- Bingo. The GUI for DXF2gcode runs.
- Read the DXF from the File menu in the DXF 2 G-Code script.
- Export the DXF into .ngc (G-Code) format.
- The .ngc file is readable by EMC2