Slicer software

[John Stevenson]

First of all read this post.

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist....?topic=18727.0

Forget all the naysayers what I'm interested in is doing the same but in say 3mm slices and getting a DXF of each slice.
Tried to contact Matt but no reply.
Also had a look at slic8r program [ http://slic3r.org/ ] but can't see how to get a DXF as opposed to a reprap G -Code.

Any clues guys ?

I have a full copy of Alibre, Sketch-up [ but never used it ] and have access to Solid Edge V10

[small.planes]

Cut section views in a solid edge draft and then save it as dxf
Dave

[djc]

...what I'm interested in is doing the same but in say 3mm slices and getting a DXF of each slice....

Have a look at http://blog.32leaves.net/?p=988 and see if you can translate it into something understandable.

At http://www.raczynski.com/slice/stlicer.htm there seems to be something that would do the trick but it wants you to pay before you try.

There's a post in this thread https://forum.solidworks.com/thread/38539 dated 10-Nov-2010 04:39 that appears to point to a way (using Blender).

Try some of the techniques here http://www.sawmillcreek.org/archive/...t-176752.html?

Finally, this looks most promising http://www.gilesbathgate.com/2010/06...sing-openscad/

[Bob_W]

John:

I don't use the CAD programs you have, but we do make sections in DXF format from Wildfire frequently. The descriptions I use below would pertain to our software but you will have to look for similar features in your CAD system.

One way is to make multiple section views by creating a datum plane (section plane) and pattern it across your model in the increments you want. Then use those planes to create named section views in a drawing. I would now create a new drawing with all the appropriate views required. The CAD feature you would need to have is the ability to create an 'area' cross section view. That is what creates the view without the foregound or background features.

I do not know how to attach a DXF, but I did create a drawing quickly with this method.Hopefully your software has a feature that produces an area cross section.

Bob

[FETOAU]

"Solid Works"

[John Stevenson]

"Solid Works"

Brilliant one liner, about as much use as tit's on a bull.
I made it clear what software I had but hey what's ~5-6K just to do one job.

[motorworks]

I can see the smoke from the laser just to the east of me girls house...
what are you making....or 'smoking'
e2die

[justanengineer]

In any of the professional programs (Solidworks, ProE, Catia...hell, even Inventor) its a simple matter of clicking "Save As" then changing the file format to be saved to .stl.

Sorry I cant help with any of the cheaper programs, but using creating datum planes for multiple sections is a start.

[DFMiller]

Brilliant one liner, about as much use as tit's on a bull.
I made it clear what software I had but hey what's ~5-6K just to do one job.

John,
If Solidworks will do the job send me the file offline and I will be pleased to have a go. I think I can do it.
Dave

[FETOAU]

Brilliant one liner, about as much use as tit's on a bull.
I made it clear what software I had but hey what's ~5-6K just to do one job.
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Dear Sir John , Earl of Bridgeport & Sudspumpwater. MBE

Please excuse me. I was just providing a solution to the problem posed. "what I'm interested in is doing the same but in say 3mm slices and getting a DXF of each slice".

Please excuse me for not being a mind reader and missing the qualifiers that I still cannot find as hard as I try to parse your post.

Sincerely,

FETOAU