spline to arcs and lines

Craig,

Some CAM programs have this ability, I think Rhino does to. Not SW though.

If you don't mind my asking, how did you end up "needing" to import an object containing splines, into a PCB program ?

We usually give the electronics guys a simple 2D boundary with hole locations.

Regards

Mark

anti-fitspline

Its the board outline. Simple 2D is not currently a luxury.

solution for 2d data, save as r12 dxf/dwg

Craig,

I guess what I'm wondering is why the outline is composed of splines. Is it an "offset" of a curvy shape ??

When we have to form fit a PCB into a highly styled enclosure we usually approximate the outline using regular geometry. Our PCB software won't accept splines either. Just as important, the CNC routing/profileing software used by our PCB house can't deal with them.

Regards

Mark

Yes it is an offset from a curvy shape. The designer is out of town so I am covering his parts...isnt it always the case that thats when stuff always hits the fan :) Thanks, Craig

So I save it as an DWG V12 and open it up in the new DWGEditor. When I try to dimension it the program does not see an arc or circular geometry and keeps telling me "An arc or circle is needed here. Please pick again". What am I missing? Did I understand your reply correctly...If I save it as dwg v12 it will turn the outline into lines and acs, correct? thanks Craig

Nevermind...Its Monday. tks.

yep. i don't use the dwg editor so i can't comment on how well it works.

arcs will not be created, you will have many small line segments simulating a curve. i've shared what i know will work for some cam systems. good luck. :)

Hello Craig, I don't too much about PCB's, But MM is right, that Rhino can convert splines to arcs.

If you need me to that for you, I'd be happy to.

When sending the file, change "home" to "comcast".

Muggs

anti-fitspline

Craig, rhino has the command in the edit menu to fit arcs to a spline. also mastercam has a similiar command.

Zander