HELP!!!!!!

[Cam Master]

Does anyone know hot to import a Jpeg or bitmap file to Mastercam? Is it possible? The image is already in black and white.

[Jim Whipple]

I think you have to do a raster to vector conversion and then import as a dxf.

There is a raster to vector C-hook available from yuor dealer

Jim

[ScottyB]

What version of MC do you have?

Some versions have Rast-Vect built in.

If nothing else, maybe you could email the image to someone here that could convert it for you, then send back the .dxf.

I'd offer, but I'm just figuring out the R-to-V myself. Someone here could give you a better image than I.

Good Luck.

[Zero]

There are also various other programs you can use to convert those files to something that Mastercam can read. Do a search on the forum here and you will find numerous threads that list some of these programs. The MC R to V converter does work pretty well, but I haven't encountered a converter yet that you wouldn't have to clean the file up in MC afterwards.

[cadcam]

ScottyB Sorry sir but none of the past versions came with Raster to vector in them.

it has been an third party till last year when CNC bought the rights.

 

Now it does come with certain levels of Routor.

 

It does come on the V9sp1 disc and can be instaleed but you will need codes for it to run.

 

Cam Master I can do this once for you if you are in a bind.

But I do suggest talking with your dealer about this add-on it is a nice tool.

[Michael Reynolds]

I"ve posted this before, and it's the long way around it, but here's how I do it:

 

open ms power point and insert the object.

 

save it as a windows metafile

 

open acad, insert the metafile, then save it as a dxf.

 

Open mcam, and convert the dxf.

 

There ya go!!!!

 

HTH,

 

Mike R.

[ScottyB]

Cad-Cam,

 

Quote:"What version of MC do you have?

Some versions have Rast-Vect built in."

 

How was I wrong in this statement? Since Cam Master didn't state which version he had, I was only implying that if he had v8 he may have the capabilities he was looking for.

Since he is a new user he may in fact have a new version.

 

ScottyB.

[cadcam]

scottyb, You know what you are right.

My Bad.

[Cam Master]

Thank you all for your replies. I have v8 and v9. Does this make a difference? I use v9 usually though. Would I find the Rastor-vector converter in this version? If so, where? much appreciated

[cadcam]

Cam Master in V9 mill you have to install if from the V9sp1 disk.

 

But you need to purchase this it is a Add-on.

 

Unless you have Routor Pro.

 

What are you using?

[Cam Master]

Cadcam, I don't think it is router pro. LOL ummm, kinda new to this. The software says "cad/cam systems" is that what you mean? When I search under the help, it tells me where to find the file but when I go there it isn't where it is supposed to be. Does that mean I need to get the disk from the supplier?

 

[ 11-25-2002, 12:27 PM: Message edited by: Cam Master ]

[McRae]

When in Mastercam, hit Alt-V and let us know the text that pops up in the lower corner. This will aid in determining the version of Mastercaam you have as well as the level - The level determines the functionallity that you have purchased.

[cadcam]

Cam Master on Routor Pro file convert next menu Raster to Vec.

 

this is routor pro 8.1

It is all so in routor pro v9.1.

 

routor and routor entry it is not included.

[Cam Master]

Version 9

mill level: 3

[cadcam]

Ok you have the sotfware if your disk is the V9 SP1 disk.

But you still need to purchase the license from your dealer to use it.

 

You can also ask your dealer if they will give you Temp codes to try it.