Generating job files for drawing

How do I generate the files for SmartBench to draw?

A CAD/CAM package is needed to design the drawing. This package will then export the toolpaths for SmartBench to draw with CNC Stylus.

What CAD/CAM software will this tutorial use?

In this tutorial will design our drawing in Vectric.

Vectric works by:

• Defining a general job setup

• Drawing out basic features in 2D

• Assigning toolpaths to the drawn features

• Exporting the toolpaths to a file

We will use 2 different pens, and will export a new file for each of the pens’ toolpaths. This will help us change tools, by allowing us to swap in the correct pen at the start of each job.

Can I use other CAD/CAM packages?

You are welcome to use other CAD/CAM packages to generate the files for drawing. You can use a number of different CAM software packages. Click here to learn more about other CAD/CAM packages which are compatible with SmartBench.

Can I skip this, and just download the files?

Yes! You can download the file made for this tutorial here:

• Vectric project file for drawing a sing mount guide (this file is NOT for export to SmartBench. It is to be opened in Vectric. It can then be used to generate job files).

• Job file for a sign mount guide - biro (this is a file which was exported and sent to SmartBench).

• Job file for a sign mount guide - sharpie (this is a file which was exported and sent to SmartBench).