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Re: Can Inventor convert to gcode
I had the exact same question a while back. Here is what I have learned.

In order to convert to GCODE you will need CAM software. I use a program called lazyCAM, the big one that most people use is MasterCAM. CAM software is what machinists use to convert .dxf files to GCODE.

To get a .dxf file out of inventor all you need to do is create a drawing of your part and then click "Save Copy As," saving the file as a .dxf. You can then stick this file into your CAM software and create GCODE

Chances are, if your shop manager/machist has a CNC machine, he likely has a CAM program.

As to doing things in 3-D I can't be much help. Why you would want to do this is beyond me.

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Originally Posted by FixToTheMax View Post
Unfortunately, no, Inventor has no way of converting drawings into GCODE. GCODE is very specific from machine to machine (HAAS etc), so there would be so many different addons you would go crazy.
Exactly. But I don't believe there are ANY CAD programs that will create GCODE.
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