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27 Nov 2011 23:12 #15147 by ezboy
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is there a way to get emc2 too see a .plt file,
or aney outher file than a .ngc?

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27 Nov 2011 23:49 #15149 by BigJohnT
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If it contains EMC2 compatible g-code you can just add the extension to the [DISPLAY] section of the ini file as shown in the Integrators Manual.

John

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28 Nov 2011 21:56 #15172 by ezboy
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can you give me a little more help?
i ran a search for ini in the manual with no luck.
please tel me what im doing wronge.

i know nothing about linux.

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28 Nov 2011 22:05 #15173 by BigJohnT
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First does the file contain EMC compatible g-code? Just rename one to .ngc and see if it will open in EMC.

The ini info is in the Integrators Manual.

John

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28 Nov 2011 22:16 #15174 by ezboy
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where can i find{ Integrators Manual}?

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28 Nov 2011 23:29 #15176 by andypugh
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ezboy wrote:

i ran a search for ini in the manual with no luck.
...
i know nothing about linux.


It's not a Linux thing.
You probably need the info here (it is in the manual too)
www.linuxcnc.org/docview/html/config_ini_config.html

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29 Nov 2011 11:55 #15187 by Rick G
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I believe .plt files are normally files prepared to send to a plotter, based on HPGL file format.
So a CAD program gives you the option to save in that format so it can be sent directly to a plotter.
As such they do not contain the g codes EMC would be looking for.
Can you save them in another format?

Rick G

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29 Nov 2011 12:07 #15188 by Rick G
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You may also look at Chapter 22 of the User Manual for Image to G code for .png .gif .jpg files.

You can find the manual at...

Applications
CNC
EMC2 User manual

Rick G

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29 Nov 2011 20:38 #15196 by ezboy
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i can export as
ai
eps
wmf
dxf
bmp
if i export as a dxf the emage is app.
100 times too big.

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29 Nov 2011 21:31 #15199 by Rick G
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If you export as dxf you will need a program to convert it to a g code that emc understands.

Take a look here...
wiki.linuxcnc.org/emcinfo.pl?Cam

Rick G

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