I am new to X5 and see that there is a "Trace Image" Toolbar. When I display the toolbar, all I get is a very small box that I cannot do anything with. Antbody know what this is or how it works? Thanks

I read that there was a hot key to temporarily turn off auto cursor by hold down the Control key. Apparently that doesn't work right, at least it didn't work for me.

I adjusted my autocursor settings and can get it to work as you described. But I still dont understand how the hot key works?

So how does this hot key for auto cursor work? If I press and hold the control key, shouldn't it allow me to select two lines? That doesn't work.

I am trying to create an angular dimension. When I try and select two non parallel lines, the auto cursor wants to select points. Which makes it impossible to get a correct angular dimension. I know I can just turn off auto cursor, but constantly doing that is non-productive. I searched and found that you can temporarily turn off auto cursor with control key. When I do that, the lines cannot be selected. So, I am confused how this hot key for auto cursor works. Can someone enlighten me? Thanks

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Is there any way to change icon sizes in X5? Just started using X5 from V9 Thanks

Well I have pulled the trigger on upgrading to X5. So my conversion problems will be solved. My reseller has giving me terms that make it easy on me. Now I just have to learn X5 . Thanks for the suggestions. Leehound

I am converting customer files not my own Solidworks files. I know I should upgrade, but when the money comes out of your own pocket........

I am still using V9. Yea I know it's old, so lets not go there! The biggest problem is not being able to read in newer 3D CAD file types. Does anybody know of a stand alone product that will convert the latest Solidworks file into an older parasolid or maybe into a STEP file? Thanks Leehound

Do you have one of these machines? Thanks Leehound

Bruce, Do these machines have full 3 axis interpolation? And do they accept standard G-Code? Thanks Leehound

I have a friend that makes pistal grips by hand, mostly using exotic materials (ivory, stag, ect.) I have made quite a few aluminum grips for him and have made some using the exotic materials. He has a two axis Sherline and wants to move up to something better and do the CNC stuff himself. Unfortunatley the top of his budget is $8000. He wants help in choosing a CNC new or used. The machine really would not need a lot of travel maybe 16" x 12", but it would need to be full 3 axis and be compatable with Mastercam. I would like to see him get an Industrial sized machine, but I dont think that $8000 is enough for a decent used machine. That leaves the Hobbiest type Cnc's. Anybody have experience with a decent CNC (used or new) that would fit his budget? His website: http://spresserknifeworks.itgo.com/ Thanks Leehound

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I uploaded KSD0009.sldprt onto FTP into FILE_TO_BE_COVERTED_TO_MC. Can someone please convert this to .MC9 Thanks

I would love to cut a map of the area I live. So this service that you are offering, are you selling table tops or the surface model of an area?

quote: If you do a lot of this you may have to consider either upgrading and/or purchasing the translator Your right. But I hate parting with my hard earned cash. Thanks for your help!

I put a file "137e2333p001_12.prt" on the FTP site in the folder: files_to_be_converted_to_mc Could someone convert this to .MC9 Thanks

quote: export it from SW as a parasolid select version 15 from the dropdown. then bring it into V9 or X I don't have Solidworks so this is not something I can do. I used to be able to open this type of file, but now I can't. There has to be another solution. Thanks Greg for converting this file.

For some reason I cannot open .SLDPRT files from X or V9. I keep getting an error "cannot find parasolid data in solidworks file" A search of this forum came up with a solution: Unregister and Reregister the swdocumentmgr.dll file. I have tried this and still no luck. Anybody know of any other fix? The problem file is "9312model.sldprt" located on the FTP site in the files_to_be_converted_to_MC Can someone convert this to V9 for me. Thanks

Thanks a BUNCH!

Could someone try and convert a file for me. I put 1134284.sldprt into the folder "files to be converted to mc" on the FTP site, I need it converted to V9. Thanks in advance!

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Are you going to use PhotoVCarve? If you are you can go to this website: http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectric/sup...e_tutorials.htm for the tutorial. This is the tutorial I used. Sorry I have no pictures right now.

quote: leehound...check out PhotoCarve. that is also a neat little program. that may be an early christmas present to myself. I actually have PhotoVCarve. I have made several Lithophanes. Pretty cool program.