I get errors every time I try to use STL2SURF. I got the file from the ftp site. Is there a newer/updated version for X2 Mr1 Sp1?

......to management coughing up the money! We're getting really busy,I may be able to slip it through in the near future.

Pete, Occasionally we need to edit/trim the stl files and still be able to use them as stock to verify. I was just wondering if Mastercam supported this function. For instance,there has been a few times that I end up with a slug of material in my stl that in the real world would not be there so I wanted to be able to trim it away for the next operation verify. I understand how Mastercam is treating the stl's now so that's not an option at this point. Maybe for the future if there is enough call for this it could become an inhancement? Colin, Thanks for the reply and link, That is exactly what I was looking for. I was just hoping Mastercam was capable. I will have to look into Magics RP and see if i can get the old budget approved. Thanks again guys -Mike

Does anyone have a way to do this? We have had a few instances where this would be helpful and we were unable to do it. We just end up with a corrupt.stl file. we've tried opening the file(.stl)in Mastercam, trimming/deleting whatever(which works fine) but......when we go to save, it saves as a MCX file. If you choose "save as stl" we end up with a blank .stl file. It seems like it can't translate back when you open it in Mastercam. any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, -Mike

As a wireframe the STL looks pretty Knarly in your stock setup. but if you check off solid under "display" it looks good as for verify, follow Degmc's instructions.

your welcome

Mike, You have mail. -Mike

Like a machining process traveler?

I often call the tooling manufacturers. They are always very helpful in giving me a good starting point. Just ask to speak to someone in Tech Support. I've been quite surprised on many occasions how knowledgeable and willing to help they are and I can usually can get someone on the line fairly quick too.

We specialize in reverse engineering also. We use Autodesk Inventor along side of Mastercam. IMHO it's a great combination. We have to supply our customers with a full drawing package with our products. Inventor is very efficient for this. I have not used Solidworks or any other Modeler on a regular basis so I really can't compare but Inventor works well for us. So, I guess 98% of our Models come from Inventor

good here. Thanks Pete

I have the same issues here too.

I had this problem using an older post. The As code button did not make a difference. Are you running Version X? Are you using an older version post that you updated? If so, You need to edit your post to look like this: pcomment2 #Comment from manual entry scomm$ = ucase (scomm$) if gcode$ = 1006, scomm$, E$ else, "(", scomm$, ")", e$ And of course, Make sure the "as code" box is checked!

Nice one Beej!

I have to restart Mastercam a few times a day. After it's been running for a while it starts doing all sorts of weird things.

The pocket remachining crashing bug is fixed WaHoo! Thanks CNC!

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Ok My bad, I do have it. it was hidden by the stupid XP eye candy. When I turned it off POOF! there it was. Mine works fine. I agree With Matt....Not very useful. However,I do turn the splash screen off from there because MC loads a little quicker.

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Windows! I don't have it anymore but I upgraded to XP. What OS do you have?

Quote Make sure that you type the program # before you try to receive: LIST PROG - "O1234" - RECV RS232 My VF2 is not happy unless you do this -------------------------------------------------- You can setup to receive "all". then the program number doesn't matter. LIST PROG - curser down to "all" - RECV RS232

I have a Dell E207WFP with 1680 by 1050. I've had it for a few months now. I think it's Awesome! You can have your tool path manager open and still work with your geometry. Wide screen gets my vote.

DOH! Security issues. "Houston we have a problem"

Thanks for the quick reply Chris.....You got mail! -Mike

Thanks, but still no luck