Hi, I am using Openbuilds Cam to create g-code and then cutting/engraving using Control. My issue is, can tool bit size, cutting depth, material depth and object size be changed without having to reload origional dfx file into Cam, make adjustments, save g-code file and then open new file again in Control? I am used to making these type adjustments in Easel but am new to the Openbuilds software.
Yes, just click the Configure Toolpath buttons next to the Toolpaths: Change parameters, click Apply and after you've edited all the toolpaths in your job, click Generate G-gcode again Also, instead of the DXF, export your Workspace from the File menu, then if you need to make changes you can reload the entire workspace, all your work intact, toolpaths, etc - no need to re-setup the job
Thank you for that but I think I didn't explain the situation properly. and i can't seem to do that with your suggestion above. I have already saved the object g-code last week but want to re use it again with some tool and size changes. Do i have to start the whole process again? I will follow your second instruction regarding exporting workspace in future files.
If you didn't export the Workspace its gone. Gcode is a product, the Workspace is the working document. But do check when you go into CAM, if it pops up asking you whether you want a new workspace or load the last one (it autosaves the last workspace in the browser) , click the option to load the previous one. If you last worked on it and haven't done anything else since it may still be recoverable. Maybe.
