I want to convert a dir full of MC8 to MC9

[cadcam]

I can't remember if we have a way to do this, any one.

 

PDG do you have a way.

Thank jay

 

[ 06-20-2002, 11:08 AM: Message edited by: cadcam ]

[DTrace]

I have a small batch file that will convert the whole directory. Give me an address to send it to and its yours..

[cadcam]

[email protected]

 

Thank you sir.

[chris m]

If at all possible, could you drop that file out here somewhere, I think a bunch of us might have the same issue

 

Thanks

 

C

[chris m]

I double-posted somehow and can't delete it now, oops

 

[ 06-20-2002, 12:09 PM: Message edited by: chris m ]

[Allan Brown]

From the cmd prompt in the right directory:

RENAME *.MC8 *.MC9

 

Never underestimate the power of good ol' DOS.

 

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Or create a text file called mc8_mc9.bat with these contents:

 

@ECHO OFF

RENAME *.MC8 *.MC9

 

Copy to the right folder and double-click.

 

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Or if you downloaded and ran the v9addons.exe file from the Patches area of this site, you already have the file in the Mcam9MillMc9 directory! Creepy, eh?

 

[ 06-20-2002, 04:48 PM: Message edited by: Dave Thomson ]

[kccadcam]

What if you've got HUNDREDS of directories to change??

 

Is there a way to do multiple directories at once?

[Travis_Buchanan]

Will this work for GE3 and MC7 files. I have never understood why Mastercam uses different file extentions for different versions. I don't know of any other software that does this.

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Thanks,

Buzz

[Allan Brown]

Don't know of a what do to multiple directories unless someone whips up a small VB app to do it...

 

In the end, you'll be opening each file for use one at a time, correct??

 

Works for Ge3, although you'll only get geometry (toolpath was an external NCI at that point). Works for Mc7. Keep in mind a Regen is a good idea for all pre-V9 files that have been converted. V9 will prompt for any missing info.

 

Every tried to figure out which release a DWG file came from? Not an issue with the file extension standard Mastercam has adopted.

[Carl Vallance]

For multiple directorys I use a program called RenameWiz http://www.renamewiz.com

Cost is $20. It works great. There are other programs out there like this. Can't remember the names right now. Brain Fart you no.

[kccadcam]

You the MAN Carl!!!

 

Renamewiz will work perfectly for this.

 

[Allan]

I've got that small VB app to rename files in unlimited directories. I did not write the app it belongs to a customer of mine, If any one is intrested I'll check how much a licence for it would be worth.

 

[ 06-21-2002, 11:51 AM: Message edited by: Allan ]

[Nachum]

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File/Browse/*.mc8

 

The secret is that only after typing *.mc8 or *.mc7, a check box will appear "save as mc9 file".

 

But this is only for one folder though.

 

Nachum

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[cadcam]

So you guys know the *.Bat file is now on the FTP under Misc.