NAME¶

dxf2gcode - creates CNC machine compatible G-Code from 2D drawings

SYNOPSIS¶

dxf2gcode [-h] [-e EXPORT_FILENAME] [-q] [filename]

DESCRIPTION¶

dxf2gcode

This program reads 2D mechanical drawings of parts to be fabricated and produces G-code tool movement instructions for running on automatic machine tools (CNC machines) such as milling machines and lathes.

This is a graphical CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) program. It accepts input in DXF, PDF, or Postscript format. It supports milling, drilling, and turning operations, as well as work-holding tabs.

OPTIONS¶

-h, --help

show this help message and exit

-e EXPORT_FILENAME, --export EXPORT_FILENAME

export data to EXPORT_FILENAME

-q, --quiet

no GUI

SEE ALSO¶

svg2gcode(1)

AUTHOR¶

Petter Reinholdtsen