From CAD to CAM

The Buildbotics controller is configured to use metric (mm) units.

Importing DXF in VCarve Pro

A DXF file doesn't specify workspace units. A 1" square drawn in millimeters will be exported as a 25.4 x 25.4. As of version 11, VCarve assumes DXF files are in inches.

• Import the DXF file from your CAD drawing

• Select all the imported entities and Join Vectors.

• If needed, rescale the drawing by using Set Selected Objects Size in the Transform Objects group, check Link XY, and enter *i= in the Width(X) or Width(Y) at the end of the dimension. It will convert the metric dimensions automatically to inches.