topic Re: export Autocad file to G code in Fusion Support Forum

export Autocad file to G code

baloshUSCM9 — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 17:51:32 GMT

I am a beginner.

How can I export Autocad file to CNC (DDCS v3.1) working with G code?

Thanks

Re: export Autocad file to G code

jhackney1972 — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 19:27:13 GMT

The Steps are:

Import AutoCAD drawing into Fusion 360. This will only be possible if you have a Fusion 360 Subscription, the ability to import AutoCAD drawings is not available if you have a Personal license.
Apply Toolpaths in the Manufacturing Environment. This involves selecting the proper tools and toolpath methods
Post Process the toolpaths using the correct post processor for your machine. You mentioned a DDCS but I do not know what that stands for so you will have to search the post process or database yourself.

That is a very simplistic description of what has to happen.

Re: export Autocad file to G code

baloshUSCM9 — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:50:51 GMT

Thank you for your answer.

Why should I "Import AutoCAD drawing into Fusion 360", can't I use my
drawing in Fusion 360?

I don't find Toolpath "Apply Toolpaths in the Manufacturing Environment."

Where should it be?

Here is a print screen from the Manufacturing Environment

DDCS is the CNC controller that I have, the maker is Digital Dream, please
see below, a print screen.

Thank you for your patient

With best regards

Yeshayaou Balosh

Re: export Autocad file to G code

seth.madore — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:19:01 GMT

@baloshUSCM9 It sounds to me like you are starting off at a very low level of understanding with Fusion Manufacturing. I encourage you to spend some time working through the tutorials as well as YouTube to get a better sense of how the software functions.

Re: export Autocad file to G code

jhackney1972 — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:21:37 GMT

The reason I mentioned Importing AutoCAD drawing is because of your Forum post title refers to taking an AutoCAD drawing to G-code why else would you mention AutoCAD? Applying toolpaths is a general statement covering the process of adding machining operations to your component. It is not a specific command.