AjaxCNC now offers direct DXF file input!

In addition to our super easy conversational and G-code programming, AjaxCNC now gives the end user a third way to program parts right at the control. With our conversational-style DXF file input, we have eliminated the need for an expensive and difficult to use CAM package.

Below you can find a detailed description of each of the key areas of the AjaxCNC DXF file import including the main menu, and our wide selection of canned cycles.

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AjaxCNC DXF Import Main Screen

1. Graph Area – This area of the control screen shows the user a graph of the imported DXF file. The green (+) represents
   the part-zero position.
2. Options Window – At the main screen you can choose from any one of our canned cycles to program your tool path.
3. DXF Setup Menu – This menu allows the user to setup their preferences for DXF import. Options here include loading different files, resetting the part zero, and setting the minimum gap between lines on the drawing.

DXF Contour Cycle

1. Graph Area – This area of the screen displays a graph of the DXF file with the selected
   outside contour highlighted in red. The arrows display the direction of the tool path. The user can select which direction the tool will travel.
2. Options Menu – Here you will find a list of all options currently available.
3. DXF Crosshairs – The crosshairs shown in purple allow the user to select which portion of the DXF file they wish to
   add to this particular operation. Both the keyboard as well as a mouse can be used to control the crosshairs.

DXF Irregular Pocket Cleanout

1. Graph Area- This area of the screen displays a graph of the DXF file with the selected
   pocket highlighted in red.
2. Options Menu – Here you will find a list of all options currently available.
3. Conversational Program Input – This section contains a list of conversational parameters the programmer enters from his print to complete the cleanout of this particular pocket including depth, as well as the roughing and finishing pass all in one step.

DXF Circular Pocket Canned Cycle

1. Graph Area – This area of the screen displays a graph of the DXF file with the circular
   pocket highlighted in red.
2. Options Window – Here you will find a list of all options currently available.
3. Conversational Program Input – This section contains a list of conversational parameters the programmer enters from his print to complete a program operation. In the example, you can see that very little information needs to be input to not only cut a circular pocket, but also to program the depth, depth per pass, roughing and finishing passes all in one step.

DXF Drilling Cycle

1. Graph Area – This area of the screen displays a graph of the DXF file with the possible drill points highlighted. The
   red (+) is the point chosen for this particular operation.
2. Options Window – Here you will find a list of all options currently available.
3. Conversational Program Input – This section contains a list of conversational parameters the programmer enters from his print to complete the drilling cycle including depth, plunge rate, and dwell time.

G-code Graph of Finished DXF

1. Options Window - Here you will find a list of all options currently available to change the view of the g-code program.
2. Graph Area- This area displays the G-code program back-plot graph. Rapid moves are shown in red, tool centerline is shown in yellow, and the cutter compensated tool paths are shown in gray.