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Gplotter in SketchUcam.

Discussion in 'CAD' started by Matt Mellor, Nov 6, 2021.

  1. Matt Mellor

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    Hi, Im trying to use the gcode plotter inside SketchuCam while using a Mac. I can see it in the extensions drop down. But when i click on it nothing happens. When i create my gcode it asks me if i want to view the gcode and when i click yes, again noting happens.
    Is this just one more way Apple doesn’t play well with others, or just me?

    Thanks
    Matt
     
  2. David the swarfer

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    The gcode plotter is a windows program so you have to tell Mac to run it as such. not having a Mac, I cannot tell you how to do that.

    Or you can install OBControl or bCNC and use them as previewers. You can transfer the gcode directly to OBcontrol from Sketchup if it is running and you do not need a controller connected.
    SketchUcam Toolbar
     
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    Thanks for getting back to me David. Yeah, i thought that might be the case.
    But I will have a look at these two suggestions.
    Thanks again
     
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