Just wondering if anyone out there has purchased this, and if there are any bugs to still be worked out I would think you would some how import a 3D model, and generate toolpaths off of it.

And how much control you have over the toolpaths.

Any input on the router portion or the new design edge soft ware would be greatly appreciated Gary.

Click Open On the next screen select the Convert image to 3D paths, Omit Paths form Top Layer, Pixel color depth 1 The Z-offset will be the height of the base above the 0 plane.

In the Machine Menu you have 3D path Properties where you can see where each node is and the height.

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The end mill size is also selected in the software used to design the image, not in Design Edge.

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From what I understand, you program a 3D path from a different software and import the G-code into plasmacam design edge.

In order to do this, your machine must be programmable (for example, magnetic and optical tracing machines are not).

Also, you need some way to upload programs to your machine from a computer.

Our software can create program files in DXF, G-Code or HPGL2 format.

If your machine uses some other unusual format, it probably has translation software to turn one of these standard file types into the format needed.

Our technical support department can help you work out the details once you receive the software.

Depending upon your machine, you may even be able to use our software to cut images from PlasmaCAM Art Discs.

Check with the manufacturer; most machines dont have sufficient memory, controller throughput, and acceleration to handle the intricate shapes and details present in these images.) If youve watched our demo video, you know that the PlasmaCAM control system is truly unique.

Instead of making you generate and run machine programs, the PlasmaCAM DesignEdge software directly controls the machine and cuts shapes from on-screen drawings.

Keep in mind that these capabilities are only available when our software is used with our machine.

We cant make other machines work like this, since they only run off of programs.

Our software can really help with the design process, but the control process will still be very cumbersome.

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