[WILDMAN2]

On Next Gen control how do I load a .dxf file?

was easy on the classic control.

[WILDMAN2]

Is there a way to load a .DXF file on a haas with next gen Control?

[mactec54]

Is there a way to load a .DXF file on a haas with next gen Control?

This is from the Haas web site, I'm sure it would be similar, do you have the IPS programing in the control

https://diy.haascnc.com/reference-do...ps-programming

[WILDMAN2]

This is from the Haas web site, I'm sure it would be similar, do you have the IPS programing in the control

https://diy.haascnc.com/reference-do...ps-programming

That is the classic control. It is a nice control have no problem)
The new Haas came with next gen control nothing is the same (some stuff I like but if I can't load my .dxf file it's worthless)

[mactec54]

That is the classic control. It is a nice control have no problem)
The new Haas came with next gen control nothing is the same (some stuff I like but if I can't load my .dxf file it's worthless)

Just because they had it before, does not make the new control worthless, this is not a normal thing to be able to import a dxf file and work on it, at the machine control, I would say it is a good thing if they have eliminated it, nobody should be standing at a control making programs today, it is so unproductive to do this

[Jim Dawson]

....................... nobody should be standing at a control making programs today, it is so unproductive to do this

I would disagree with you here. It depends on what kind of work you are doing. Most of what I do is repair type work, one-offs, prototypes, and very short run jobs. Being able to develop parts and make changes to drawings right at the machine saves me a lot of time. Also being able to simultaneously run a job and work on drawing or the CAM for the next operations right at the machine is helpful also. Allows me to make changes on-the-fly as needed without trotting back to my office workstation.

[LeWhite]

You all are well behind the curve here! I am now able to perform real time finite element analysis right at the machine!

[mactec54]

You all are well behind the curve here! I am now able to perform real time finite element analysis right at the machine!

Thats nothing new, 6 years ago I had my first hands on a machine control that had this installed, it was very cool at the time, but like everything, does not mean anything if nobody has a need for it

[WILDMAN2]

Back to the start has anyone figured out how to load a .dxf file on a Next generation control?

[mactec54]

Back to the start has anyone figured out how to load a .dxf file on a Next generation control?

Contact Haas, they don't have anything in there manual, about it, may be an added feature, if they still have it

[Kool Parts]

I would think its in the programing manual that you can download but a call to haas would sort it out in a few min.
But the only thing that I want to do at the machine is screw the vice in and out and push the green button.
Gary

[Jim Dawson]

Most programs that will generate a DXF will also save the file as a JPG. What program did you use the generate the DXF files in the first place?

[Kool Parts]

To your question, does the old hass control ( I assume you still have it) output the dxf, and if so you might beable to get them that way.??
Gary

This is why I never do anything but simple edits at the machine.
Records. I can go back to day one if I need to generate a part I have all of my drawings toolpaths, notes on the computer..of course the computer could take a dump, so I have multiple computers for that.

[WILDMAN2]

Bobcad I will look into that