You could make a simple DXF translator macro that... 1) GRAPHICS_OFF[] 2) takes the current filename and path and sets it to a variable 3) save current file as a temporary file like TEMP.pm4 4) loads the TEMP.pm4 file 5) delete all tools 6) exports the layer geometry to a DXF file 7) reloads the original file again using the variable from step 2 8) delete the TEMP.pm4 file 9) GRAPHICS_ON[]
If you use this macro numerous times a day you could go as far as setting the macro up so you could activate it using an icon on the icon bar. -----Original Message----- From: genebo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 10:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [mfg-smartcam] export You can always group the items you want to export, then use File, Save As, and check the box for "Current Group Only" to save to a different named file. Then export the new file. This would retain your original file untouched, with the tool paths still in it. Gene Bowen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >im trying to export some of my sc files as dxf files to see how another system will accept them.they export fine but the toolpaths are also exporting as geometry.under one of the output settings there is a box that reads "convert toolpaths?= >i seem to get the same output wether i check this box or not.the only way ive been sucessful at doing it was to delete all of the toolpaths and save the prog with only geo,then export that one.is there an easier way? >thanks >mark > > > ====================================================================== To find out more about this mailing list including how to unsubscribe, send the message "info mfg-smartcam" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ====================================================================== ====================================================================== To find out more about this mailing list including how to unsubscribe, send the message "info mfg-smartcam" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ======================================================================
