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Cutting file format created and saved in VCarve?

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Johan van der Walt, Jun 13, 2024.

  1. Johan van der Walt

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    Hi,
    I can't get the cutting file to run on Openbuilds. The message tells me there is a letter missing on the G code line. What is the correct file extension to save it so that Openbuilds will open it correctly?
    If that is the problem?
     
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    the file name and extension do not matter at all, Gcvode is just plain text.
    What matters is the postprocessor, you must use the openbuilds one for vcarve so it produces gcode that is correct for GRBL controllers.
    docs:software:vectric [OpenBuilds Documentation]
     
  3. Johan van der Walt

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    Attached is a portion listed on Vcarve's postprocessor. No GRBL or Openbuilds listed.
     

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    Could it be that my Vcarve version is to old? Purchased in 2012.
     
  5. Johan van der Walt

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    I will do some updates on Vcarve, should solve the problem.
     
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    I extracted the files to the sub folder, PostP of Vcarve but gives me this when I open the program.
     

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    So, V carve pro V6.5?
    (Program Updates〡Vectric)

    That may not help you though as it looks though you will need a grbl post processor - before my time in cnc, but I believe grbl dates from 2014?

    Options are, ask Vectric for help, upgrade your Vectric software .

    VCarve Pro v12

    Alex.
     
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    Thanx Alex, will do.
     
  11. Johan van der Walt

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    I am currently looking at Carbide V6. Will this program save G-code that will be recognised by Openbuilds as a cutting file?
    My current Vcarve is out of date and to expensive to buy the new version.
     
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    We are a Company actually, so you might refer to OpenBuildsCONTROL (or just CONTROL) instead? CONTROL doesn't matter. We don't do anything except send the file along... To a Grbl compatible controller
    Looks for GRBL compatible CAMs: docs:software:overview [OpenBuilds Documentation] - if in doubt ask the CAM vendor whether they are 100% grbl / grblHAL compatible
     
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    Thank you Peter. I will have a look at the link.
     
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