I'm new to all of this, so please forgive me if I ask a stupid question. I tried searching for the term dxf and stl and didn't know how else to search for the answer to my question. What CAD/CAM program do I need to view the dxf file for the i3 frame? I've tried opening these dxf's: [github.com] [github.com] with both DWG Trueview and Mastercam X6 and neither see any geometry. I'm assuming I'm doing something wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Even if it's just a regular old dimensioned drawing. David https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238468#msg-238468 Thu, 14 May 2026 15:01:48 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238835#msg-238835 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238835#msg-238835 proticus General Mendel Topics Fri, 23 Aug 2013 07:25:34 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238754#msg-238754 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238754#msg-238754 vegasloki General Mendel Topics Fri, 23 Aug 2013 02:07:18 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238724#msg-238724 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238724#msg-238724 proticus General Mendel Topics Fri, 23 Aug 2013 00:04:57 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238695#msg-238695 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238695#msg-238695 -------------------------------------------------------
> Unfortunately the Air 2 does not use the same
> frame as the i3.
>
> Ok, I've made some progress in converting the pdf
> to a dxf, but I'm hung up on one little thing.
> Maybe it's supposed to be this way, I don't even
> know what's supposed to attach to it. It could
> also be caused by the pdf to dxf conversion,
> though all of the other geometry seems to be
> exactly the correct size and location.
>
> The holes to the left and right of these slots are
> half a millimeter off of center. Are they
> supposed to be centered?

Yeah i know the air 2 is different was just suggesting you try some dxf files that work and would prove your cad set up is working.

Interesting comments by vegasloki .. i wonder why git hub downloads are problematic

Good luck]]> bigfilsing General Mendel Topics Thu, 22 Aug 2013 20:48:46 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238693#msg-238693 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238693#msg-238693 -------------------------------------------------------
> Cool. Thanks.
>
> I've got it all done up in mastercam. I'm just
> still curious about the offset hole-to-slot
> relationship. Anyone know?

That looks like it's the bearing location for the print bed (Y axis travel). There are printed bearing holders but many, including me zip tie the bearings to the plate. It shouldn't be an issue.]]> vegasloki General Mendel Topics Thu, 22 Aug 2013 20:43:46 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238649#msg-238649 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238649#msg-238649
I've got it all done up in mastercam. I'm just still curious about the offset hole-to-slot relationship. Anyone know?]]> proticus General Mendel Topics Thu, 22 Aug 2013 17:13:48 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238642#msg-238642 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238642#msg-238642
[docs.google.com]]]> vegasloki General Mendel Topics Thu, 22 Aug 2013 17:01:47 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238628#msg-238628 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238628#msg-238628
Ok, I've made some progress in converting the pdf to a dxf, but I'm hung up on one little thing. Maybe it's supposed to be this way, I don't even know what's supposed to attach to it. It could also be caused by the pdf to dxf conversion, though all of the other geometry seems to be exactly the correct size and location.

The holes to the left and right of these slots are half a millimeter off of center. Are they supposed to be centered?]]> proticus General Mendel Topics Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:32:02 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238544#msg-238544 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238544#msg-238544
Good luck]]> bigfilsing General Mendel Topics Thu, 22 Aug 2013 12:40:45 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238518#msg-238518 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238518#msg-238518
If someone could look at the pdf for the frame, in the upper left corner there is a hole. Tell me the EXACT diameter of that hole and I'll be good to go. And maybe a second dimension just to be safe. The width of the frame would be great.

So two dimensions. That upper left hand hole, and the width of the frame. If someone could get me those exact numbers, I should be able to post a usable dxf of the frame later today.]]> proticus General Mendel Topics Thu, 22 Aug 2013 11:01:25 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238499#msg-238499 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238499#msg-238499
I cant open them in Autocad 2007 either ...must be something going on

Just thought i d let you know its probably not you

Good luck

Phil]]> bigfilsing General Mendel Topics Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:47:14 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238468#msg-238468 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,238468,238468#msg-238468
What CAD/CAM program do I need to view the dxf file for the i3 frame? I've tried opening these dxf's:

[github.com]
[github.com]

with both DWG Trueview and Mastercam X6 and neither see any geometry. I'm assuming I'm doing something wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Even if it's just a regular old dimensioned drawing.

David]]> proticus General Mendel Topics Thu, 22 Aug 2013 07:08:37 -0400