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dxfngc.xml

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<title>DXF to NGC Converter: dxfncg</title>

<title>Introduction</title>

<para>

The DXF to NGC converter dxfngc provide a means to convert 2D technical
      drawings in DXF file format to G-code in NGC format used by CNC mills
      or routers (e.g. LinuxCNC).

</para>

<para>

Usually, the 2D drawings in DXF format do not contain enough information
      for G-code creation, e.g. about which lines describe the border of a part
      and which lines describe holes.  The diameter of the cutting tool and
      the depth of the cut are other examples.  Therefore, dxfngc relies on
      a script file to control the G-code generation.  This script is the input
      to the tool.  It sets all the parameters and controls reading the drawing
      and generation of the G-code.

</para>

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<title>A first example</title>

<para>

To illustrate usage of dxfgnc, suppose a stencil for a logo shall be cut
      with a CNC mill.  (TODO: image)  The basic shape of the stencil is a
      circle.  The logo is formed by two holes with a specific shape.

</para>

<para>

First, the 2D drawing is created.  The circular border is drawn on
      layer <parameter>border</parameter> and the two holes are drawn on layer
      <parameter>holes</parameter>.

</para>

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dxfngc

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