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metalmonkey
Post subject:Vulcan CAD import PostPosted: Aug 30, 2006 - 03:11 AM #5199



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I'm new to Vulcan (plasmacut) and I want to import 2d files from CAD. I saved my file as a DXF but the import didnt work, the error wants a signature file? anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
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Post subject:RE: Vulcan CAD import PostPosted: Sep 01, 2006 - 04:42 PM #5211



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Are you drawing with AutoCad? If so what options did you select for DXF file saving? In AutoCad I would set options to select items. After giving the filename & clicking save select the part then right click the selected items will be save as a dxf. Are your drawings digitally signed?

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Post subject:RE: Vulcan CAD import PostPosted: Sep 02, 2006 - 01:28 AM #5212



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yes I am drawing with autocad, umm as far as options i saved it under 3 diff types of DXF -autocad 2004/2000/and another RL or something type, they all wont import into Vulcan,... as for being digitally signed i think you may be onto something, I do not have a digital signature, do I need one before I can save files properly from CAD to import into Vulcan? if so, whats the best way to get one? CAD sends me to VeriSign to get one, is this the only way? ?


thanks!
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Post subject:RE: Vulcan CAD import PostPosted: Sep 12, 2006 - 03:48 PM #5249



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Sorry, I didn't notice that I had a reply. That mailbox gets alot of spam. Try this test dxf
[url= http://www.automated-products.com/tdxf/Vulcan test.dxf] If that works draw a square & send to me in dxf format I will check it. If you don't sign the document already. I don't see the need of getting a digital signature.

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metalmonkey
Post subject:RE: Vulcan CAD import PostPosted: Sep 15, 2006 - 02:49 AM #5258



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thanks Micah, I just figured it out the other day Very Happy

I knew I was looking in the wrong directories, easy stuff really..


and the DXFs are working fine Very Happy
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poppopjett
Post subject:RE: Vulcan CAD import PostPosted: Dec 29, 2006 - 12:56 PM #5705



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what is a cad there are plenty of jobs for this type of work is it that hard to do?
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Post subject:RE: Vulcan CAD import PostPosted: Dec 29, 2006 - 04:39 PM #5707
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(n) cad, bounder, blackguard, dog, hound, heel (someone who is morally reprehensible) "you dirty dog"

Sorry, couldn't resist that one.
Actually as it applies here:
S: (n) computer-aided design, CAD (software used in art and architecture and engineering and manufacturing to assist in precision drawing)
CAD in itself is not that difficult to do. It takes a great working knowledge of blueprint reading, comprehending and adhering to specifications, shop drawing interpretation, etc. It is not just making pretty drawings, the engineers already do that. It is about making useful working, installation and fabrication drawings.

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