IMPORTING IMAGES FROM OTHER PROGRAMS

Return to tech. support page Scanning & cutting shapes Importing from another program Scaling for kerf compensation Changing the cut sequence Setting the direction of cut Duplicating and nesting shapes

Step 1 -   Create shape in your favorite CAD program.  Here, AutoCAD 14 has been used.   Export the image in dxf file format in a folder where you can find it later.   The dxf file can be imported into another program for scaling or other modification, or directly into Torchmate software for execution.

Step 2 -   Import the dxf file into the Torchmate software where it is automatically converted to G-code.   Note that when the shape is cut, the torch path is simulated on the screen in real time.  The dotted line represents rapid traverse moves.