what did I do?

[Dan@clover]

I'm trying to import .STL files into MasterCam.

 

This morning I was able to import files and using the option button change from lines to mesh. After playing around alittle with the file and not being able to do much with it, I downloaded the Verisurf add-on. This disabled the option button.

 

I since removed Verisurf and still the option button is disabled for .STL files. how do I get this button to work again?

 

I using MasterCam X4 MU1, please help i'm lost.

Dan

[dolphin1]

have you logged off and rebooted, also clean out the temp files.

hth

[Dan@clover]

dolphin1, I emptyed the temp files and rebooted, still nothing, thanks for the suggestion.

 

Any other suggestions?

[Tony35]

did you try a repair install

[Pete Rimkus from CNC Software Inc.]

Contact Verisurf.

They install a different STL reader and it sounds like the uninstall isn't completely removing it.

[Ron Branch @ 5th Axis]

You will need to reinstall the Mastercam doing a repair and that should take care of it for you.

 

If you look in our Tech Tip on the Verisurf forum you will see you have to use the Reverse Tab in the operation Manager to brings STL's in once you install our Add-On.

 

Here it is from our Forum:

 

With the introduction of our Add-on for Mastercam X you will find that you can not bring STL's into Mastercam if you are using Mastercam for programming. Anyone who uses Verisurf only, this is something you are familiar with in V9 where you imported STL's. In version X when using Verisurf Add-ons for Mastercam, STL's are now brought in differently. This will show you how to import them into Mastercam STL entity.

 

You will need to go to the reverse tab in the operations manager. In the top right corner is the Open or Import data Cloud button(1st Picture). This can bring in 4 different types of data(2nd Picture).

 

Now if you want an STL to be inside of the Mastercam you need to export to CAD. To do this you need to right click on the STL in the Reverse operations Manager. You will then click on the STL mesh to export it to CAD.(3rd Picture)

 

Now you have a STL that will work inside of Mastercam if you have a need for it.

[Dan@clover]

alright I just installed MU2 (restarted)and still can't access the option button.

 

any other options?

[Ron Branch @ 5th Axis]

Did you try the X4 full install? MU2 might not have enough to repair. The Full install of X4 should do a repair and then you can do the MU2 again to be sure it sticks. Email me if you run into any other problems.

 

[ 12-21-2009, 10:16 AM: Message edited by: Ron Branch ]

[Dan@clover]

I installed verisurf again, removed again and all is good. I guess the first unistall missed some things. I got my option button back and it seems to be working now.

[Ron Branch @ 5th Axis]

Ok Dan maybe after the New Year we can do a Go To Meeting so I can show you how Verisurf will help you with those STL files. Glad you are back up and running.

 

[3R!< W3NG3R]

Ron, you a Wall-e fan?

[Dan@clover]

sounds good Ron, for now I'm cutting so the boss is happy. Happy holidays

[Ron Branch @ 5th Axis]

My kids like Wall-E so I put that on my computer for them, but yeah I like the movie it was good to be able to watch something with the kids we all could watch.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

[hijack]

Wall-E on BlueRay is AMAZING!!!

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