Machining the workpiece
5.16 Working with DXF files
Turning
186 Operating Manual, 01/2015, 6FC5398-8CP40-5BA2
Importing and editing a DXF file in the editor
5.16.3.1
● Create/open a G code or ShopTurn program
● Call the "Turn contour" cycles and create a "New contour"
- OR -
● Call from "Drill" cycle "Position / position pattern"
● Import the DXF file
● Select the contour or drilling positions in the DXF file or CAD drawing and click "OK" to
accept the cycle
● Add the program record with "Accept" to the G code or ShopTurn program
Specifying a reference point
Because the zero point of the DXF file normally differs from the zero point of the CAD
drawing, specify a reference point.
The DXF file is opened in the editor.
Press the ">>" and "Specify reference point" softkeys.
Press the "Element start" softkey to place the zero point at the start of
the selected element.
Press the "Element center" softkey to place the zero point at the center
of the selected element.
Press the "Element end" softkey to place the zero point at the end of
the selected element.
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