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I would like to add my support for this. As I have had a couple of requests for this format in the last few months. If AP242 is replacing 204 and 214 then as a matter of urgency this should be added in IronCAD. For sub contractors this could kill any deal and any sales opportunity we might have in this market.

This is a great tool - thanks.

Hi All, Not sure if this helps but at least some background. I have spent a lot of time looking into this as here in the UK this is asked for all the time by fabricators who outsource steels cutting. DSTV is known as NC1 file format. I have asked Fronema if they could provide it but I think it has not made there todo list. My client was happy to pay for the development of the interface but no takers as yet. If we had a NC1/DSTV format then it does give us a big advantage on fabricating steels and cutting etc. File formats like STEP/IGS etc. can sometimes be used on these cutting machines but do not give the ability for the supplier to put into there costing system to provide pricing for cutting/drilling and sawing. My client has to pay for them to transfer his drawings into NC1 so that they can cost and cut the steels. I have spoken to SputCAM and they are considering this in a future release. Searching for online converters or software, I have not found one that does not cost lots of money. SolidWorks and Inventor have an option to add this at a cost obviously. Not sure of pricing If I find a solution then I shall post it here or if anyone does find a solution then please let me know. DSTV stands for: DSTV (Deutscher Stahlbau-Verband) is a file format developed for use in the steel industry. It can be used to represent various types of sections for e.g. box, I-beam and plate.

Hi MB Furniture, You can can easily do something like this. IronCAD has the ability to make a model that can be adjust and follow defined rules to input the sizes and constraints automatically in a model. This video of a packaging solution, is doing just what you need. It was made for NEFAB in the Australia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQxs5Ri2XSU Not sure who sold you IronCAD but they should be able to explain this to you. If you don't a good response back, then please give me a call and I can talk this through with you. I can also offer consultancy service to make the first model for you, so that you can then make other models once you have learnt this. You can contact me - Bob @ Athena Horizons Ltd. https://athena-horizons.co.uk Also Marc from WoodLab has complete solution that might suit your needs better and I can help you with this by introducing you both together.