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onetonkrawler · 08-03-2012, 08:21 PM

How can I make a Bendtech SM file work with the Torchmate Cad software? THe SM software saves it in a different file then .cdl as torchmate cad wants i think.

Thanks

flatblack51 · 08-04-2012, 07:51 AM

It's gotta be possible cause solid works can be uploaded most of the time.

SomeGuyFromOlympia · 08-04-2012, 01:58 PM

email them, their custoner service is pretty good

carslut · 08-04-2012, 03:53 PM

doesn't the BT software let you save the file as a DXF?

onetonkrawler · 08-04-2012, 04:10 PM

Yup just found how on the SM Software, but when I open the dxf in the torchmate cad software part of the part is seperated and moved to a different location from how its saved on the SM software now. Im confused...

carslut · 08-04-2012, 04:16 PM

it kind of sucks the DXF from BT software is separate lines. not a major deal but a slith pain to have to correct.

Legacy53 · 08-04-2012, 05:59 PM

Well, on on the edge of my seat. How did you do it?
I have been trying for a while.

onetonkrawler · 08-04-2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carslut

it kind of sucks the DXF from BT software is separate lines. not a major deal but a slith pain to have to correct.

It would be nice if the BT software could machine it to a single piece or make it a single piece for converting.

onetonkrawler · 08-04-2012, 07:16 PM

I don't have it in front of me but I think you click on File - Export - then you can choose dxf or other files then.

Maybe Fabcam will chime in on this and give us all a lesson.....

Legacy53 · 08-04-2012, 10:04 PM

Yep. When you "export" it gives you the option to export as dxf.

PSYCHOFAB · 08-05-2012, 11:13 AM

Even though it may look like a compleat part if you zoom way in in the corners you"ll see that its broken. that has to be fixed befor you export from BT or torchmate cad will skatter the piecess. Then export as DXF

08-03-2012, 08:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
onetonkrawler Wheeler Join Date: May 2010 Member # 159520 Location: TN Posts: 267	Bendtech SM to Torchmate File How can I make a Bendtech SM file work with the Torchmate Cad software? THe SM software saves it in a different file then .cdl as torchmate cad wants i think. Thanks

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carslut plasma dust huffer Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 25823 Location: USA Posts: 1,859	doesn't the BT software let you save the file as a DXF? __________________ *Duramax and LS based motor tuning* Offering in House Custom CNC Plasma cutting services, we can take your idea from design to your doorstep. have a sketch you want to become parts for your project? pm me, i can help. parts are shipping out daily "it makes the mach5 look like a vagina" - ARCHER

08-04-2012, 04:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
carslut plasma dust huffer Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 25823 Location: USA Posts: 1,859	it kind of sucks the DXF from BT software is separate lines. not a major deal but a slith pain to have to correct. __________________ *Duramax and LS based motor tuning* Offering in House Custom CNC Plasma cutting services, we can take your idea from design to your doorstep. have a sketch you want to become parts for your project? pm me, i can help. parts are shipping out daily "it makes the mach5 look like a vagina" - ARCHER

08-05-2012, 11:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
PSYCHOFAB I MAKE SHIT HAPPEN Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 127462 Location: Lucerne valley california Posts: 509	Even though it may look like a compleat part if you zoom way in in the corners you"ll see that its broken. that has to be fixed befor you export from BT or torchmate cad will skatter the piecess. Then export as DXF __________________ CampRock Fabrication and Mechanical

08-04-2012, 01:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
SomeGuyFromOlympia Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Member # 163388 Posts: 833	email them, their custoner service is pretty good

08-04-2012, 04:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
onetonkrawler Wheeler Join Date: May 2010 Member # 159520 Location: TN Posts: 267	Yup just found how on the SM Software, but when I open the dxf in the torchmate cad software part of the part is seperated and moved to a different location from how its saved on the SM software now. Im confused...

08-04-2012, 05:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Legacy53 Ninja Join Date: Oct 2010 Member # 171350 Posts: 89	Well, on on the edge of my seat. How did you do it? I have been trying for a while.

08-04-2012, 07:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
onetonkrawler Wheeler Join Date: May 2010 Member # 159520 Location: TN Posts: 267	I don't have it in front of me but I think you click on File - Export - then you can choose dxf or other files then. Maybe Fabcam will chime in on this and give us all a lesson.....

08-04-2012, 10:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Legacy53 Ninja Join Date: Oct 2010 Member # 171350 Posts: 89	Yep. When you "export" it gives you the option to export as dxf.

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