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    CNC Software

    Hi Everybody
    could someone tell me where i could found a proper CNC software to buy any help on this side will be great

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    Re: CNC Software

    Hi Marc, I use VCarvePro6 from www.vectric.com in the UK. I highly recommend it for it's functionality and ease of use, it eliminates the need for using CAD and I also use it as a design platform. A little pricey but worth every cent! I use Mach 3 to drive my machine, also a simple interface.
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    Re: CNC Software

    Thanks a lot for your help Gwyn i will right away visit this web site for the soft if what so ever i will need help when finish building my cnc and installing the soft can i give you a call on the forum.
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    Re: CNC Software

    Quote Originally Posted by pilotmarc767 View Post
    Thanks a lot for your help Gwyn i will right away visit this web site for the soft if what so ever i will need help when finish building my cnc and installing the soft can i give you a call on the forum.
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    Re: CNC Software

    Hello gwyn,

    I am wondering... do i need to convert the files? to use them in mach3 after drawing in Vcarvepro 6

    regards john

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    Re: CNC Software

    Hi john
    Vcarve will convert the things you design into a Gcode which is what mach3 reads.
    Sorry for jumping in there gwyn just saw this figued it was an easy one for me too answer,
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    Re: CNC Software

    Hi riche,

    found it and works tx.
    I have one question if I made a design in Vcarvpro and save it for mach3 it seems that the design looks like a stamp in size and the CNC looks like working on the spot. I need a design 12.6 cm width and 8.6 cm height and the cnc makes it as big as a stamp ?
    Am I mistaken ?

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    I needed to change the processorcode there are differend outputs for Mach3


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    Last edited by john van berkel; 12-01-2012 at 09:25 AM. Reason: Solved!

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    Re: CNC Software

    I assume more than a year down the line this has been sorted? hehehe

    IF NOT - what i have found - using Aspire and VCarve - when i take an existing file and change the units i.e. from Inches to mm the scale is totally messed and I get what you have experienced. I haven't tried to carve this as you can pick up the discrepancy with the scale along left and top edges.

    Quote Originally Posted by john van berkel View Post
    Hi riche,

    found it and works tx.
    I have one question if I made a design in Vcarvpro and save it for mach3 it seems that the design looks like a stamp in size and the CNC looks like working on the spot. I need a design 12.6 cm width and 8.6 cm height and the cnc makes it as big as a stamp ?
    Am I mistaken ?

    Solved
    I needed to change the processorcode there are differend outputs for Mach3


    regards john