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paul60
06-20-2010, 11:53 AM
I have a dxf file that is made using mm.
my shopbot is using mach3 software setup in inches.
how can i convert the mm dxf file into inches.
so i can use vcarve to produce a cut file in inches.
thanks paul

nat_wheatley
06-20-2010, 12:42 PM
Paul,

-Open the file in VCarve.
-In the 'Job Setup' sceen choose the unit type that the file was created in (mm).
-Exit that screen (Click 'OK')
-Re-open 'Job Setup' screen. (Red circled icon in screenshot below)
-Choose unit type that you'd like to use (inches).

May be an easier way, but that's how I do it

Nat

jerry_stanek
06-20-2010, 12:45 PM
open it in vcarve and it will it is in MM if you select inches on the material setup it will convert it over to inches.

jerry_stanek
06-20-2010, 12:47 PM
Nat beat me he posted just before me

paul60
06-20-2010, 03:50 PM
got it, thanks everyone
paul