.plt too .ngc
That just seems to indicate that it is generating metric G-code.winstead of cutting a 1" box it will cut 25.400" box.
Put the machine in metric mode (G21) and it will make a 25.4mm box, and that is exactly 1".
(Or tell the CAM package that you want Imperial G-code)
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when i export my 1" box design as a dxf to a 3.5" disk i take it to my
router computer open the program select my design.
What program are you selecting your design from on the router computer?
As cncbasher has pointed out sounds like a metric/imperial issue.
Rick G
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is there is a program out thare that will convert plt to ngc?
i don't know how to send an attachment.
i will take a colect call if somone has the time.
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thanks for all your help
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That ought to be simpler than PLT to G-code.i have given up on trying to convert dxf to ngc.
Have you tried SheetCAM, for example? (www.sheetcam.com/downloads.shtml)
PLT is an output file for controlling a plotter, so it is quite likely to not include some data that a G-code converter would need.is there is a program out thare that will convert plt to ngc?
For example, the geometry may well be scaled to paper-size, and have no data on actual physical size.
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then save it as a .plt on a 3.5" disk.
i take that to my cnc computer.
open my machin program.
select the image i need to cut.
and cut it.
but this machin program and controler
is very old (app. 15 years) it may not last much
longer.
thats whay i am trying to get emc2 to take it's place.
i need help getting my .plt file converted to .ngc.
i don't understand how to run a program that don't work the same way.
please help.
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i ues vinyl master pro to make my designs.
then save it as a .plt on a 3.5" disk.
Can you save it in any other formats at this stage?
It would be really helpful to know what a .plt file looks like.
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Edit, that is a dead link, I will repair it soon ... done.
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Can I operate an Engraver or Router?
Yes. VinylMaster can operate many engravers and routers and also exports .dxf which nearly all engravers and routers use to operate with their bundled software.
If you are using windows you may want to take a look here, it is simple, free and works...
www.dakeng.com/ace.html
Export your file as dxf then use Ace Converter to convert the dxf file to a ngc file that Linuxcnc can understand.
Rick G
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no matter what i export it comes out too big.
exporting 1" it inports as 24.400" not
24.400mm.
i don't know how to fix it .
even the software makers can't fix it .
i can export as .ai .
will that work?
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