[sdiy] (MOTM style) DRILLING TEMPLATE/GUIDE??? ready to start makng better looking panels

[Tom Bugs]

I don't have Mach3 on this computer so can't check, but I've used 
FrontDesigner outputs to engrave panels with Mach3. You import stuff 
through, if my memory serves me right, EasyCam that comes attached to 
Mach3 (or it did in my case). I can't remember the exact details 
offhand, but I didn't need any extra software, just FrontDesigner and Mach3
Best,
Tom

Csaba Zvekan wrote:
> Also I always wondered how to make a G-Code out of a HPGL file. Is 
> there a converter?. I am using MACH3 has anybody some suggestions. I 
> really would like to engrave my panels with my DIY CNC in the future. 
> I just don't know how ? Or would I import it in AutoCAD and re-import 
> in MACH 3 ?
>
> Csaba
>
> On Jul 19, 2008, at 6:22 PM, Samppa Tolvanen wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>>> On Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 6:48 PM, Tom Bugs <admin at bugbrand.co.uk> wrote:
>>> And there's also FrontDesigner from Abacom (www.abacom-online.de)
>>> - only 30euro or so
>>> This *may* be more versatile than FrontPanelDesigner as you've got more
>>> exporting options including HPGL for engraving / milling
>>
>> At least it does scales automagically (Not a big deal in FPD anyway).
>> HPGL originates from pen plotters, but I haven't found a driver thats
>> output is treated good by FrontPanel Designer.
>>
>> http://www.emachineshop.com/ also has a fairly simple free CAD for
>> mechanical design with .dxf support.
>>
>> Samppa
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