G-Code Generation

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G-Code Generation

%PROD_NAME%> has an easy-to-use G-code generator with all the needed settings. It enables to generate G-code from 2D DWG and DXF files to control different types of CNC machines.

 

How to generate G-code from a file?


1. Run CADEditorX and open your DWG or DXF file. If you need to edit it, use the tools on the Editor tab.

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2. Go to the Output tab and select the CAD to G-code command.

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3. The G-code mode will be activated. The tab with tools to interact with G-code will be opened.

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4. To specify the contours you need to convert, click Processing queue, select the contours, and then click OK.

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Go to the G-code settings window to configure the required settings. You can learn more about them at the Save as G-code page.

5. Click the Convert button. By default, CADEditorX generates a G-code for a milling machine. To change the machine type, go to the General tab of the G-code settings window.

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6. Click the Save G-code button to save the generated G-code with the NC extension.        


Save as G-code

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