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CADTODMC

CADTODMC

Product catalog summary
Features
  • Translates AutoCAD® or equivalent .DXF files into .DMC controller files.
  • Handles two-dimensional contours including lines and arcs.
  • Allows specification of continuous or stop-start motion along the motion path.
  • Translates motion-dependent I/O events.
  • Supports user-definable text macros within the CAD drawing.
  • Includes a tool-offset feature.
  • Enables specification of first and last motion segments and path-order numbers.
Product Description

CADTODMC is a software tool designed to convert AutoCAD or equivalent .DXF files into motion commands for controllers. The process involves drawing a two-dimensional motion path using AutoCAD software, which is then translated into a DMC command file. The software allows for the incorporation of text macros that specify operations along the path.

The tool is particularly useful for applications such as engraving machines, where the motion description is critical. It supports different motion modes, such as STOP_MODE for handling sharp corners without large accelerations, and SMOOTH_MODE for smooth transitions between lines and arcs.

The software demonstrates how line segments and arcs can be connected to form a continuous path, optimizing the motion control process.

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CADTODMC-1

AutoCAD Translator Product Description CADTODMC is a software tool that translates AutoCAD or equivalent .DXF files into controller motion commands. The designer draws the two-dimensional motion path using AutoCAD software and then uses the translator to obtain a DMC command file.Text macros, which call for specific operations along the path, can be incorporated This drawing line segments continuous path. File Options View ■Converting DXF file C:\CADTODMC\DXFBRACKET.DXF to DMC file iDXFto DMC Conversion was successful. ■ Translates AutoCAD or equivalent.DXF file to.DMC controller ■ Translates two-dimensional contours induding lines and arcs ■ Can specify continuous or stop-start motion along motion ■ Translates motion dependent I/O events ■ User-definable text macros can be defined on the CAD ■ Allows specification of first and last motion segments and path-order numbers ST[]FP[N&THACITD JNETYPE ST'GPF]NG_MACPQ LlNETTPE BEM ITDP *T ELHVC £rJDJ This drawing is a motion description for an engraving machine. The line type directives form two functions. The cutting head is raised and lowered by the Zaxis, and the motion mode is changed. The curves operate in STOP_MODE so that large accelerations do not occur at the sharp corners in the letters. SMOOTH_MODE is used for the traverse because the lines and arcs connect smoothly. www.galilmc.com / Galil Motion Control, Inc. 1

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