dxf2gcode(1)

dxf2gcode1

Creates cnc machine compatible g-code from 2d drawings

Usage

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

Overview

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

Releases

Unchanged in 2 releases since Debian 12 (Bookworm).

  1. 12–13

Author

Petter Reinholdtsen

From dxf2gcode 20240509-2 in Debian 13 (Trixie). Parsed by carta from the page's man source.