I'm new to this site so be kind to the new guy! I normally work my Cad in Rhino but need a free 2D Gcode generator for my CNC machine. I downloaded Sketchup Version 8 and before I get frustrated which downloads do I need to plug-in for 1: DXF import to Sketchup and 2: for Gcode generator for simple 2D operations. I have a 3D Gcode generator which I'm very happy with but need to DUMB DOWN the operation. If someone could send me in the correct direction that would be great.
Thanks
Steve

 

Does this mean that we shouldn't be using 8.0?

 

I use 8.0 almost exclusively. It works for what I am doing most of the time. One of the biggest troubles I have found with 8.0 is dragging parts over other parts when doing a nesting configuration. 8.0 will likely glitch when the click and drag trail line intersects with another model part. I haven't had any other troubles with 8.0. Like others have said, 8.0 doesn't have some of the file import functions that 7.1 has so you might find 7.1 more user friendly. If you happen to need assistance with your files most other folks are using version 7.

 

Mark,
Thank you for the reply. I removed Version 8 and Installed Version 7 with no problem. Spent some time with it and It's not a bad program. Can't beat the price!!

Then I download PhlatscripT 924. I extracted all the files to Google Sketch-up 7. I'm not usually this dim but what am I missing here. Do I extract to Sketchup 7 or straight to the plugin folder? The files are there but I doing something wrong as the Phlatscript taskbar is not coming up in Sketchup 7. Sorry for the newbie questions. How do I go into the files to activate then? I'm not getting the merge files screen popping up. The video is hard to see or hear so it's not working for me.

Thanks for the help.
Steve

 

Mark,
You were correct. Just had to Checkmark the Phlatboyz in toolbars and I'm in business.
Works great. Thanks for the free software and this is a very cool site. Thanks for maintaining it.
Steve in Maine