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.

PreviousSherline NextBuildbotics Setup

Last updated 2 years ago

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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.

PreviousSherline NextBuildbotics Setup

Last updated 2 years ago

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