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  1. ca. 280

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    As stated, is there a CAD program with a built in G-code translator?? I use DesignCAD 3D to layout
    my designs then convert to .dxf and send it to Easel for tuning and translation to G. Most of the time,
    entities that I used a "snap" function to join in Design CAD, which says they are one entity, Easel sees
    as separate. Tried the "combine" function which works for straight lines but if used on 2 curved entities
    it will make one a straight line. Very frustrating!! Any reco's appreciated.
     
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    Thanks Peter;
    I'm playing with Vetric 2D cutout free version and it seems great. One question,
    which of the 6 million toolpath options do you recommend for the Open Builds controller??
    Any of the .nc's??
    Thanks.

    Sorry, don't know how I missed it. Open builds is on there toolpath chart.
     
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