newbie desperate for a shove in the right direction

[phill05]

You need to convert the DXF to G code in a program such as lazycam that comes free with Mach 3, or use a paid for program before you can proceed.

Phill

[Jonathan]

You need to convert the DXF to G code in a program such as lazycam that comes free with Mach 3, or use a paid for program before you can proceed

CamBam, is a good start for 2.5D:

http://www.cambam.info/
I would just download the free version for now.

[wiatroda]

CamBam, is a good start for 2.5D:

http://www.cambam.info/
I would just download the free version for now.

Agree with Jonathan. free version allows you to open it 40 times, but if you don't close cambam and put computer in sleep mode instead of Switch off- IT IS FREE FOREVER :).

[Jonathan]

Agree with Jonathan. free version allows you to open it 40 times, but if you don't close cambam and put computer in sleep mode instead of Switch off- IT IS FREE FOREVER :).

That is until windows update forces a restart. I'm not going to elaborate on this topic for obvious reasons :naughty:

I don't think I've actually used the paying version yet - the free version seems to be enough for me.

[wiatroda]

That is until windows update forces a restart.

Yes, it does this trick every so, but 40 shots lasts for .... quite long. I'm not going to elaborate this subject either and I'm not going to mention that after some time Windows getting so bugged that needs to be reinstalled ( Format C: :) witch gives you some possibilities:whistling:. I think last time my XP survived for nearly 2 years without re-installation.