F-Engrave

= F-Engrave =

Overview
A straight-forward program which allows one to enter a line of text, or import a .dxf, or an image file and convert it to G-Code emulating engraving techniques. Based on engrave-11, it has expanded its featureset considerably. The author announces new versions and provides support on the CNCzone Forum.

Using F-Engrave with GRBL
F-Engrave defines variables for the feed rate and engraving cut depth that are not compatible with GBRL and uses incremental distance mode for arcs.[1 ] To generate g-code compatible with GRBL: See above for how to add these changes to the configuration file and make them persistent.
 * Select the “Disable Variables” check box in the F-Engrave Settings window
 * un-select the “Enable Arc Fitting” check box in the F-Engrave Settings window
 * Use F-Engrave version 1.34 or higher. 1.49 adds a new option to not emit comments which will help to make files fit w/in Grbl's line limit.[2 ]
 * F-Engrave can be downloaded here
 * Installing F-Engrave
 * F-Engrave Tutorials