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Dave Boyd · 03-18-2010, 02:04 PM

i understand how to manually insert a tool change directly in the g-code but i was wondering if there was an easier way.

like applying a tool change by layers in TM Cad that way when i sequence the parts and export. TM3 automatically notices that the layers have changed and apply the correct tool change?

HardcorewannabeXJ · 03-18-2010, 04:12 PM

There is a way to do it in the Torchmate CAD Software, if you'd like I can email you the walkthrough guide that explains the process. It's a little more complicated than just exporting a DXF though.

StinkBug · 03-18-2010, 05:31 PM

I'd love a copy of that guide too!

stnkbg1@gmail.com

Thanks!

Dave Boyd · 03-18-2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HardcorewannabeXJ

There is a way to do it in the Torchmate CAD Software, if you'd like I can email you the walkthrough guide that explains the process. It's a little more complicated than just exporting a DXF though.

that would be excellent. just so you have all the information that may be needed. i Draw every part in auto cad mechanical and can assign layers to all items pretty easily. i then save as a .dxf and import it into TM Cad (2006) version. i use the cad to sequence and nest the parts then export it to TM3

HardcorewannabeXJ · 03-19-2010, 08:00 AM

There are a few changes I would like to make to it before I send it out, so look for it towards the end of today.

waynehartwig · 03-19-2010, 08:06 AM

I'd like this, too, please

info at jeeperman dot com

Thanks!!

Dave Boyd · 03-22-2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HardcorewannabeXJ

There are a few changes I would like to make to it before I send it out, so look for it towards the end of today.

Had not received your email yet... not pushing or complaining just reminding.. i know your busy.

waynehartwig · 03-22-2010, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Boyd

Had not received your email yet... not pushing or complaining just reminding.. i know your busy.

I haven't either. And the same thing, when you get to it

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03-18-2010, 04:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
HardcorewannabeXJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 84593 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,004	There is a way to do it in the Torchmate CAD Software, if you'd like I can email you the walkthrough guide that explains the process. It's a little more complicated than just exporting a DXF though.

03-19-2010, 08:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
HardcorewannabeXJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 84593 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,004	There are a few changes I would like to make to it before I send it out, so look for it towards the end of today.