Frustrating AutoCAD Inventor

[AllanA_PA]

Gordo, you helped.

I had to get my head outta 3D space and design in 2D.

Oh sure, I designed the project in 3D (Inventor), but when it comes to cutting out the parts, I took all my DWG’s and did a re-draw in VISIO (my favorite 2D software waaayyyyyy before MS bought it).

And VISIO has “save as DXF” functionality.

I took that file and loaded it into Carbide Create (which was seamless), and created my G Code.

I’m happy with the work flow. Thank you for your help.

[Bee]

@AllanA_PA

Can you add that in the thread I just created?

What is your CAD/CAM work Workflow?

For some of the people that have some projects up and are using the system, I think this is the biggest issue. I know it is. To find a workflow if they are not already experienced with it in some way. I’m coming form 3D - Tinker CAD, Rhino CAD, SolidWorks, Via CAD, Blender, Sketchup, Corel Draw. All but the last are 3Dish tools. I’m trying to test MeshCam but keep not having the time to invest. I’ve played with MakerCam and Carbide Create. I found out that the SVG file standard has flaw…

Thank you