NC Import for Bricscad 1.0

NC Import for Bricscad 1.0 offers a professional application that you can easily import geometric data from NC program files. CNC Machines worldwide use Numeric Control files (.nc, .ncc or .cnc) to convert programmed instructions to tool movement.

Installation & Usage:

Since NC Import for Bricscad is a plug-in for Bricscad powered applications, it must be loaded into the application's environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the NC Import for Bricscad Getting Started document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the plug-in file into the Bricscad powered application, simply click on the menu items in the "NCImport" submenu to run these new commands. Truly, software made simple!

The 'NCImport' menu consists of the following commands:

• NCImport - Imports a NC file
• NCImportHelp - Displays the NC Import for Bricscad help file
• NCImportRegister - Registers your copy of NC Import for Bricscad
• NCImportAbout - Displays the NC Import for Bricscad About box

The NC File Format

Numerical Control (NC) was the precursor of today's Computer Numerical Control (CNC), which controls the automation of machine tools and the inherent tool processes for which they are designed. The set of instructions, or "program" (usually an ASCII text file in which, in its simplest form, a line of text specifies the axial coordinates of a point in the work envelope) is prepared from a blueprint or CAD file and transferred to the memory of the CNC via floppy drive, serial data interface or a network connection. Once stored in the CNC memory and selected, the program is executed by pressing the appropriate key on the machine operator panel.

Major Features:

1. CNC Machines worldwide use Numeric Control files (.nc, .ncc or .cnc) to convert programmed instructions to tool movement. NC programs consist of a sequence of codes with parameter data to arrive at a precise description of the toolpath.
2. NC Import for Bricscad reads NC program files and recreates the toolpath in 3D.
3. NC Import for Bricscad converts the commands in NC files into corresponding line, arc or circle entities and adds them to the active drawing.
4. NC Import for Bricscad is very easy to use.
5. Once installed, it must be loaded into the Bricscad environment.
6. Follow the simple instructions in the ReadMe document which can be found in the installation folder. Once loaded it adds new commands to Bricscad's existing commands and a new submenu called "NCImport" to the Bricscad menu containing these newly added commands.