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DXF Buddy

DXF Buddy is a small utility that can give you the power to overcome issues related to layer names and drawing orientation. All without the need of a CAD system at the machine!

DXF Buddy is available in a Standard and Pro version.

  • Runs on the Windows Office PC or in the shop on the THM 5.05 or newer controller.
  • Each license can be installed and run on only one (1) computer, (Software registers to the computer)
  • All support is provided via e-mail (dxf.buddy@cncautomation.com). Phone support is not provided.

DXF Buddy - STANDARD

DXFBuddy-STD
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SINGLE DXF MODE - DXF Viewer / Manipulator

  • View/preview your DXF files.
  • The "Layer Manager" lets you verify and modify your layer names - complete with "Auto-Highlight" and "Hide/Unhide".
  • Rotate, Mirror and even Flip your DXF geometry.
  • Easily reassign a "material thickness" to the OUTLINE layer.
  • Save your changes or use the Save-As command to create a new variation - optionally filtering out "hidden" layers.

DXF Buddy - PRO

DXFBuddy-PRO
Special Introductory Price
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SINGLE DXF MODE - DXF Viewer / Manipulator

  • View/preview your DXF files.
  • The "Layer Manager" lets you verify and modify your layer names - complete with "Auto-Highlight" and "Hide/Unhide".
  • Rotate, Mirror and even Flip your DXF geometry.
  • Easily reassign a "material thickness" to the OUTLINE layer.
  • Save your changes or use the Save-As command to create a new variation - optionally filtering out "hidden" layers.

DXF LIST MODE - Batch List Editor

  • Easily build and output a structured CSV formatted list of DXF files to process in Control Nesting. Save, load and append your lists too!
  • Assign Materials - OUTLINE layers will automatically be adjusted to match. No more Control Nesting errors about incorrect thicknesses.
  • Specify quantities.
  • Rotate and Mirror your DXF geometry on-the-fly.
  • Automatic part "Pairing" - Load a left-handed DXF, ask for a "PAIR" and DXF Buddy will enerate the matching right-handed variation on the fly! Works right to left too.
  • Assign user defined Part Name, Cab/Sub-assembly and Job/Assembly designations.
  • "Working copies" of the required DXFs are generated to a user defined "JOB" directory - the originals are not modified. The structured CSV formatted list is created in the same "JOB" directory - all ready to quickly and easily load into Control Nesting.